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Vip Community Services Inc

EIN 13-3224700 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES, HOUSING, AND WRAPAROUND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR THE PEOPLE SERVED, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$106.7 million
Spending
$104.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
764
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$529,427, president/ceo

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

Weak: 43 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 77% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (4)
  1. $52.4 million spent. AS A MULTI-SERVICE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION, VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OPERATES TWO RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS WITH A TOTAL OF 120 BEDS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. VIP ALSO OPERATES SHELTERS FOR SINGLE MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND 792 UNITS OF SUPPORTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, FACILITATING A TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES CONNECTS ALL CLIENTS IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, SHELTER AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALIZED SUD AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENTS, HEALTH CARE, AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES. OVERALL, VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES CREATES POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR HUNDREDS OF WOMEN AND MEN ANNUALLY IN SUPPORTIVE/AFFORDABLE AND RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PROGRAMS. ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: - STABILIZED AND MAINTAINED A CENSUS ABOVE THE ESTABLISHED REQUIREMENT - REDUCED STAFF TURNOVER - PATIENT SATISFACTION EXCEEDING 90% - CONSISTENT CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION/COMPLIANCE (DOCUMENTATION CONSISTENT WITH ESTABLISHED TIMEFRAMES) - REDUCED SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS AT THE RESIDENCES - INCORPORATED POSITIVE ACTIVITIES INTO OUR PROGRAMMING (SUPER BOWL PARTY, MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTIES FOR PATIENTS) - TIMELY AND ACCURATE CDS/ REGULATORY REPORTING HAS REMAINED. - UTILIZATION OF EBP PRACTICES AND SERVICES INTO THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE. - INCREASED NUMBERS OF JOB TRAININGS, GED CLASSES, JOB FAIRS AND INDIVIDUALS SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYED THROUGH OUR VOCATIONAL PROGRAM.
  2. $23.8 million spent. VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OPERATES ONE OF THE LARGEST LICENSED, MEDICALLY SUPERVISED OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS (OTP) IN NEW YORK STATE AND THE STATE'S FIRST MOBILE MEDICATION UNIT. WITH ITS INNOVATIVE, CLIENT-CENTERED APPROACH, VIP HAS CONTRIBUTED TO DE-STIGMATIZING METHADONE TREATMENT, AND INTEGRATED MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT INTO A CLINICAL PATHWAY TO SELF-DIRECTED MEDICATION SUPPORTED RECOVERY. VIP PROVIDES SAFE, EFFICACIOUS MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDES A RICH ARRAY OF GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING. THE OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM IS PART OF VIP'S CONTINUUM OF CARE AND FULLY INTEGRATES CLIENTS INTO ALL OTHER TREATMENT MODALITIES.OTP HAS A 3-YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION. WE INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES THROUGH OUR CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC (CCBHC). ESTABLISHED SCHOOL BASED INTEGRATED CARE.
  3. $6.0 million spent. VIP COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFERS A FULLY INTEGRATED PRIMARY CARE SERVICES WHICH INCLUDES MENTAL HEALTH, SPECIALTY AND MEDICAL SERVICES. ACUTE AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT ARE SUPPORTED BY ON-SITE CARE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN SEVERAL LANGUAGES BY A MULTI-LINGUAL AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT STAFF. VIP IS A FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT (FTCA) DEEMED FACILITY.SPECIALTIES INCLUDE PEDIATRICS, OPHTHALMOLOGY, WOMEN'S HEALTH, HIV CARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT. VIP IS PROUD TO REPORT SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OUTCOMES IN THE HEPATITIS C, DIABETES, AND HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT. OUR FEDERALLY QUALIFY HEALTH CENTER HAS OBTAINED NUMEROUS ACCOLADES INCLUDING DESIGNATION AS A PATIENT CENTERED MEDICAL HOME (NCQA LEVEL 3 RECOGNITION) AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MEDICAL HOME. HRSA AWARDS INCLUDING HEALTH CARE QUALITY, PATIENT ACCESS, ADVANCING HEALTH IT, NATIONAL QUALITY LEADER FOR DIABETES, HEART AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ESTABLISHMENT OF GED PROGRAM IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH TELEHEALTH SERVICES FOR PRIMARY CARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.THE FOLLOWING TRAINING CLASSES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM. - SECURITY CLASSES WITH LICENSE - F80 WITH CERTIFICATE - OSHA (CONSTRUCTION AND CERTIFICATION) - CURRICULUM BASED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. - PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING OTHER TRAININGS.COMMUNITY AFFAIRSEXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIR OF 48 PRECINCT COUNCIL.
  4. $7.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS.

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 November 1984.

    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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