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Vna Consortium Inc

EIN 04-3239135 · Walpole, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VNA CONSORTIUM, INC. IS A COLLABORATIVE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION THAT USES AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO BRING BOSTON AREA HOSPITALS AND LOCAL VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATIONS TOGETHER. FOUNDED IN 1992, WE ARE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT VNAS THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS. WE EMPLOY CLINICAL STAFF WHO ARE PLACED IN BOSTON AREA HOSPITALS TO ASSIST CONNECTING PATIENT WITH QUALITY HOME HEALTH SERVICES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, UPON DISCHARGE. OUR MEMBERS HAVE OVER 100 YEAR ROOTS IN NEW ENGLAND ALLOWING US TO EASILY IDENTIFY THE "BEST" SOLUTION FOR HOME HEALTH CARE. THE ORGANIZATION COVERS OVER 250 CITIES AND TOWNS IN MASSACHUSETTS.

Income
$634,855
Spending
$648,563
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$145,478, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $561,614 spent. THE VNA CONSORTIUM, INC. (VNAC) TAKES PRIDE IN ITS REPUTATION AS THE NUMBER ONE HOME HEALTH CARE RESOURCE FOR BOSTON HOSPITALS. OUR LIAISON NURSES HAVE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF PROVIDING CASE MANAGERS WITH THE ASSISTANCE THEY NEED TO FIND THE "BEST" LOCAL CARE FOR THEIR PATIENTS PRIOR TO HOSPITAL DISCHARGE. LEAVING THE HOSPITAL CAN BE A SCARY AND CONFUSING TIME FOR A PATIENT. THE VNAC EASES THE BURDEN FOR CASE MANAGERS BY ACTING AS THEIR CENTRAL POINT OF CONTACT FOR COORDINATING HOME CARE. SOME OF THE VNAC LIAISON NURSE DUTIES INCLUDE: MANAGING INSURANCE CLAIMS; ASSISTING IN THE PATIENT DISCHARGE PROCESS; SETTING UP FUTURE APPOINTMENTS; AND COORDINATING HOME CARE WITH A PATIENT'S "LOCAL" VNA OR ANOTHER REPUTABLE AND SKILLED HOME HEALTH CARE RESOURCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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