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Marthas Vineyard Center for Living Inc

EIN 04-2545770 · Vineyard Hvn, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF VINEYARD ELDERS THROUGH ADVOCACY INFORMATION, PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTEERISM. FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY WHILE AGING IN PLACE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
21
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$113,641, executive director until 03/31/25

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 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $623,021 spent. SUPPORTIVE DAY PROGRAM: AN ADULT DAY PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS 60-100 WHO WITH MULTIPLE PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS, INCLUDING DEMENTIA. THEY ARE AT RISK IF LEFT ALONE AND BENEFIT FROM SOCIALIZATION AND ENGAGEMENT WITH COMMUNITY AND PEERS TO COMBAT ISOLATION, DEPRESSION AND THE IMPACTS ON OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL BEING. CAREGIVERS BENEFIT FROM RESPITE AND TIME FOR SELF CARE.
  2. $187,151 spent. RESPITE INOVATIONS - RESPITE INNOVATIONS IS A HOME COMPANION SERVICE SUPPORTING OLDER ADULTS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AND MEMORY IMPAIRMENTS AND GIVES THEIR CAREGIVERS MORE TIME FOR RESPITE. THE PROGRAM IS ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THOSE LIVING IN REMOTE AREAS OF THE ISLAND COMMUNITY AND FOR THOSE WHO PREFER A ONE-ON-ONE EXPERIENCE. RESPITE INNOVATIONS ELIMINATES THE BARRIERS OF GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO RESPITE SERVICES AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH WEEKLY ENGAGING COMPANION VISITS OF 2 HOURS OR MORE IN THE HOME. RESPITE INNOVATIONS PROVIDES MORE CAREGIVER SUPPORT AND A QUALITY PERSON CENTERED EXPERIENCE FOR THE CARE RECIPIENT.
  3. $15,683 spent. EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAM: MVCL IS THE LOCAL NON-PROFIT MEMBER OF THE GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK AND COORDINATES THE EMERGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY GRANTS AND DONATIONS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2022.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 March 2024.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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