The Outreach Center
THE MISSION OF THE OUTREACH CENTER IS TO ASSIST DISADVANTAGED CITIZENS TO RISE ABOVE CIRCUMSTANCES AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION, EDUCATION, …
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Learn more about The Outreach Center in Morganton, N.C. This page will direct you to all the programs and upcoming events.
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Mission
The mission of the outreach center is to assist disadvantaged citizens to rise above circumstances and improve their quality of life. This is done through food distribution, education, and job skills training.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2021 · IRS 990 (FY2021)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Outreach Center has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1952, it predates 94% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for The Outreach Center draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Outreach Center is a registered human services nonprofit based in Morganton, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1952 and has been operating for 74 years. Its EIN is 562221575. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The Outreach Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 562221575. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The Outreach Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
The Outreach Center is located in Morganton, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1952 and has been active for 74 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Outreach Center has $14M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Outreach Center is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Outreach Center. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Outreach Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Learn more about The Outreach Center in Morganton, N.C. This page will direct you to all the programs and upcoming events. The Outreach Center is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1952.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to The Outreach Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Outreach Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 562221575, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE OUTREACH CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (13)
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13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2021 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2021 on record
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Named leadership · 39 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1952
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Outreach Center
- What is The Outreach Center?
- The Outreach Center is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Morganton, United States. Learn more about The Outreach Center in Morganton, N.C. This page will direct you to all the programs and upcoming events.
- When was The Outreach Center founded?
- The Outreach Center was founded in 1952.
- Who leads The Outreach Center?
- Holly Johnson serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is The Outreach Center located?
- Headquartered in Morganton, NC, United States.
- What is The Outreach Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is approximately $10M-$100M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Outreach Center trustworthy?
- The Outreach Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Outreach Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 562221575.
- What is The Outreach Center's website?
- https://www.theoutreachcenter.org