Thomas County Care Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Thomas County CARES Inc. was formed to provide trauma informed outreach essential resources and supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness housing instability and related crises in Thomas County. The organization exists to meet urgent physical emotional and recovery related needs by offering food clothing emergency shelter materials transportation to medical and treatment services and connection to community resources. Its central goal is to stabilize vulnerable individuals reduce harm and empower them toward long term health safety and independence.
- Income
- $83,851
- Spending
- $55,397
- Reserves
- 6.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $30,130 spent. Recovery Support Programs Program Description: Thomas County CARES operates two yearlong trauma-informed recovery homes: The Rez women and Recovery Forge men. These programs provide safe housing accountability life skills development spiritual support and structured recovery pathways for individuals overcoming addiction homelessness and trauma. Residents participate in daily routines case management community service and recovery capital development. Measurable Outcomes: Provided stable housing for 18 residents across both homes during the year. 12 residents achieved major recovery milestones; 5 graduated from the program. Residents completed over 600 hours of community service and recovery workshops. 100% of residents engaged in weekly support groups faith based practices and trauma informed coaching
- $19,753 spent. Street Outreach & Basic Needs Support Program Description: Thomas County CARES conducted trauma informed street outreach throughout Thomas County serving unsheltered individuals families in crisis and those experiencing chronic homelessness. The program provided food water hygiene kits clothing emergency shelter materials and crisis response support. CARES also offered transportation to medical care and treatment programs and supplied medications and basic health items for individuals unable to access care. Measurable Outcomes: Served over 1,200 individuals through direct outreach. Distributed more than 9,000 meals 1,350 hygiene kits and 495 clothing items. Provided 120 emergency shelter items tents sleeping bags tarps. Completed 4,185 transportation trips to medical behavioral health and treatment services Supported 89 individuals with direct medical assistance or medications.52 bus tickets to reunited unsheltered individuals with family or long ditance treatment.
- $1,726 spent. Community Engagement Resource Navigation & Events Expenses: $1,726 printing publications postage shipping + portion of promotional event materials already included above. Program Description: Thomas County CARES coordinated community events donation drives and resource fairs to connect individuals with housing programs treatment providers employment opportunities and crisis support. The organization distributed printed materials educational resources and referral information to expand access to services across Thomas County. Measurable Outcomes: Reached over 800 community members through events and resource fairs. Connected 150 individuals to housing resources treatment programs or employment leads. Distributed 1,200 printed resource guides referral sheets and crisis support materials. Engaged 30 partner agencies in collaborative outreach and service coordination.
- Program Description: CARES provided individualized crisis intervention for people experiencing domestic violence sudden homelessness or relapse. Staff coordinated emergency placements safety planning and rapid connection to partner agencies. Measurable Outcomes: Assisted 45 individuals in crisis stabilization. Coordinated 20 emergency placements or relocations. Provided ongoing follow up support for 30 individuals.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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