Villa of Hope
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
VILLA OF HOPE PARTNERS WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO REBUILD RELATIONSHIPS, RECOVER POTENTIAL, AND RENEW HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.
- Income
- $19.9 million
- Spending
- $21.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- -5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 67%
- Employees
- 402
- Volunteers
- 90
- Highest pay
- $313,006, medical director (until 04/25/25)
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
Weak: 36 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 90% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% 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: 90 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (6)
- $8.8 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM SERVICES - OUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT ENCOMPASSES OUR OUTPATIENT CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY CLINIC, INTEGRATED MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT CLINIC, ADDICTION PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM, LIFE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM (TREATING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS), AND TUCKAHOE COMMUNITY RESIDENCE (TREATING MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS), AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM DIVERSION, CARE COORDINATION, AND YOUTH MENTORSHIP. OUR CLINICS PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING AND OTHER SERVICES TO SUPPORT CLIENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL ADDICTION ISSUES, INCLUDING MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) FOR OPIOID WITHDRAWAL. VILLA OF HOPE OPERATES SIX SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC SATELLITES IN VARIOUS SCHOOLS AROUND MONROE COUNTY, AND PROVIDES CONTRACTED CLINICAL SERVICES AT MONROE COUNTY'S JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE. OUR TUCKAHOE ROAD ADOLESCENT COMMUNITY RESIDENCE PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE, STABLE AND THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT FOR ADOLESCENTS AS THEY ARE GUIDED WITH THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH A PROCESS OF SELF-DISCOVERY ABOUT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS, WHILE LEARNING LIFE SKILLS FROM A TRAUMA-INFORMED, WELL-TRAINED STAFF. OUR LIFE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR YOUTH 817 PROGRAM THAT SERVED ADOLESCENTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS WENT TO CENSUS ZERO DURING THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR, AND THE TRANSITION BEGAN FOR OUR NEW LIFE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES 820 PROGRAM THAT WILL SERVE MEN AGES 18+. TREATMENTS FOR THE OLD LIFE PROGRAM INCLUDED INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SESSIONS ADDRESSING LIFE SKILLS, VOCATION EDUCATIONAL PLANNING, ON-SITE TUTORING, RELAPSE PREVENTION, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. UNDER THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UMBRELLA, WE ALSO PROVIDE HCBS ADULT AND CFTSS SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION, FAMILY AND PEER SUPPORT, HABILITATION, AND OTHER LICENSED SERVICE PROVIDERS. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6.30.2025, WE SERVED 1,426 CLIENTS, AND PROVIDED 20,570 SERVICES TO THOSE CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- $4.5 million spent. CARE COORDINATION PROGRAM SERVICES - THE PROGRAMS UNDER CARE COORDINATION ARE HEALTH HOME MANAGEMENT FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT CHILDREN WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES ARE MORE APT TO ATTAIN OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENT WHEN SUPPORTED IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT. OUR PROGRAMS UTILIZE A STRENGTH-BASED, INDIVIDUALIZED CARE MODEL TO PROMOTE WELLNESS, LEADING TO SUCCESS FOR THE CHILD, THE ADULT, AND THE FAMILY. THEY COVER CHILDREN AND ADULTS UNDER THE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH UMBRELLA, AS WELL AS CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, LEAVING FOSTER CARE, OR AT RISK OF NEEDING FOSTER CARE. OUR PROGRAMS ENSURE EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS BY IMPLEMENTING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE FAMILY, THEIR TREATMENT PROVIDERS, AND OTHER NATURAL SUPPORTS. OUR CHILDREN'S HEALTH HOME PROGRAM IS RAPIDLY GROWING WHILE ATTAINING HIGH LEVELS OF CLIENT SATISFACTION AND OUTCOMES. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6.30.2025, WE SERVED 663 CLIENTS AND PROVIDED 1,579 SERVICES TO THOSE CLIENTS.
- $4.3 million spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES - VILLA OF HOPE SCHOOL IS A FULLY ACCREDITED AND STATE LICENSED SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM WITH SUPPLEMENTAL COUNSELING SERVICES THAT SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES 7 THROUGH 12. STUDENTS ARE SUPPORTED BY A HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF OF ACADEMIC CLASSROOM TEACHERS, TEACHER ASSISTANTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SPECIALISTS, A SCHOOL NURSE, CURRICULUM SPECIALISTS, AND SPEECH AND ACADEMIC INTERVENTION SERVICES. STUDENTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN ADDRESSING THEIR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS, AS WELL AS SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION TO ENSURE THAT THEY ACHIEVE THE KNOWLEDGE TO LEAD SELF-DIRECTED LIVES, SETTING THE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE SUCCESS. FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED AT VILLA OF HOPE SCHOOL DURING THEIR SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL, WE BOAST A MULTI-YEAR 100% GRADUATION RATE. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6.30.2025, WE SERVED 79 STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL AND PROVIDED 4,526 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO THESE STUDENTS.
- $588,746 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT VILLA OF HOPE COMBINES COMPREHENSIVE VOCATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO GIVE PEOPLE REAL WORK EXPERIENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND SKILLS TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL SELF-SUSTAINABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. FOR AGES 12-21, THE WORK BASED LEARNING PROGRAM OFFERS A RANGE OF PAID INTERNSHIPS BOTH ON OUR VILLA CAMPUS AND OFFSITE EMPLOYMENT. FOR AGES 18+ THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WHERE WE HELP PARTICIPANTS PREPARE FOR A JOB SEARCH, SECURE EMPLOYMENT, AND STAY EMPLOYED. OTHER RELATED PROGRAMS INCLUDE: COMMUNITY ORIENTED RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT (CORE) WHICH IS FOCUSED ON SERVICES THAT HELP PEOPLE AGES 21-65 WHO HAVE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE BARRIERS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR SKILLS TO BE INDEPENDENT AND SUCCESSFUL WHERE THEY LIVE AND WORK; AND WORK BASED LEARNING WHERE PARTICIPANTS ACQUIRE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND WORK READINESS SKILLS, AS WELL AS SOFT SKILLS IMPACTING EMPLOYABILITY LIKE ATTENDANCE, PROPER ATTIRE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, INTERVIEWING, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6.30.2025, WE SERVED 102 CLIENTS.
- $664,685 spent. COMMUNITY RESTORATION - THE PROGRAMS UNDER COMMUNITY RESTORATION INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY APARTMENT PROGRAM (CAP), THE GENERAL COUNSELING / PREVENTIVE PROGRAM, AND THE JUVENILE REPORTING CENTER (JRC) PROGRAM. VILLA OF HOPE'S CAP PROGRAM SERVES FOSTER CARE YOUTH AGES 17-21 BY PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN IN A COMMUNITY-BASED APARTMENT, WITH AGENCY SUPPORTS. OUR PREVENTIVE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME-BASED SERVICES TO FAMILIES IDENTIFIED AS HAVING CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK OF FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE COUNSELING, PARENT SUPPORT, AND LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION AND CASE WORK ADVOCACY SERVICES. THE JRC PROVIDES AN AFTERNOON/EVENING PROGRAM THAT TEACHES ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY AS WELL AS PROVIDES TOOLS FOR SUCCESS AND PRODUCTIVITY IN OVERCOMING BARRIERS FOR YOUTH 13-21 YEARS OF AGE. IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6.30.2025, WE SERVED 332 CLIENTS WITH 6,502 CARE DAYS.
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1999.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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