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Marthas Vineyard Community Services Inc

EIN 04-2301598 · Vineyard Haven, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MARTHA'S VINEYARD COMMUNITY SERVICES' MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF THOSE IT SERVES BY MEETING THE COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP OF PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY.

Income
$21.8 million
Spending
$13.3 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
177
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$260,261, ceo (thru 12/2024)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (7)
  1. $3.8 million spent. ISLAND COUNSELING CENTER - THE ISLAND COUNSELING CENTER PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, MEDICATION EVALUATION AND MONITORING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS AND SENIORS. THE NEW PATHS RECOVERY PROGRAM IS AN INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM FOR THOSE RECOVERING FROM ADDICTION.
  2. $2.8 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS - EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS PROVIDES INFANT THROUGH PRE-SCHOOL CENTER-BASED CHILDCARE, A HOME-BASED HEAD START PROGRAM AND SUPPORTS THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD FAMILY CENTER, OFFERING PARENTING EDUCATION, PARENT/CHILD ACTIVITIES AND FAMILY & PROVIDER SUPPORTS.
  3. $1.3 million spent. CHICKEN ALLEY THRIFT STORE - THRIFT SHOP PROVIDING ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION. DONATIONS FROM THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD COMMUNITY PROVIDE THE INVENTORY FOR THE THRIFT SHOP WHICH CUSTOMERS CAN PURCHASE AT DISCOUNTED PRICES. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE THRIFT SHOP ARE USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
  4. $848,194 spent. CONNECT TO END VIOLENCE - CONNECT TO END VIOLENCE PROVIDES FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE; AS WELL AS FAMILY MEMBERS/SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. CONNECT'S CORE SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE, SHORT-TERM COUNSELING, COURT ADVOCACY, MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENT AND REFERRAL SERVICES. THE CONNECT SUPERVISED VISITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES ACCESS TO SAFE, NEUTRAL, AND QUALITY VISITATION SERVICES.
  5. $810,090 spent. ISLAND WIDE YOUTH COLLABORATIVE - ISLAND WIDE YOUTH COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPS AND PROVIDES AN ISLAND-WIDE INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE THAT IS COMPRISED OF LOCAL PROVIDERS AND MAINTAINS ON-ISLAND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  6. $722,264 spent. DISABILITY SERVICES - DISABILITY SERVICES PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, VOCATIONAL EVALUATIONS AND FAMILY SUPPORT FOR PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, AND SPONSORS THE DAYBREAK CLUBHOUSE, A CENTER FOR THOSE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS THAT PROVIDES VOCATIONAL/SOCIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES.
  7. $564,645 spent. COMMUNITY INITIATIVES - COMMUNITY INITIATIVES PROGRAMS PROVIDE A VARIETY OF OUTREACH SERVICES FOR SENIORS AS WELL AS A RECOVERY SUPPORT CENTER FOR INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1963.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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