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Capitol Hill Village

EIN 20-5150809 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAPITOL HILL VILLAGE HELPS OLDER ADULTS NAVIGATE AND EMBRACE THE OPPORTUNITIES OF AGING. THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS, PARTNERS, AND STAFF WE PROVIDE A WIDE-RANGE OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF ALL OLDER ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
13
Volunteers
301
Highest pay
$138,863, executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

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

Governance

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

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 September 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. SOCIAL PROGRAMS: CAPITOL HILL VILLAGE (CHV) OFFERS A RANGE OF SOCIAL PROGRAMMING, AND INCLUDES SOCIAL FEATURES IN MUCH OF OUR EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH-RELATED PROGRAMMING, AS A WAY TO MITIGATE AGAINST THE HARM OF SOCIAL ISOLATION ON THE HEALTH OF OLDER ADULTS. AN EXTENSIVE MENU OF PROGRAMS INCLUDES HAPPY HOURS, DISCUSSION GROUPS, SHARED MEALS, AND MORE.LIGHT CARE SUPPORT SERVICES: CAPITOL HILL VILLAGE HAS A CARE MANAGEMENT TEAM LED BY A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER TO SUPPORT CHV MEMBERS WITH HEALTH CHANGES AND OTHER PERSONAL NEEDS. LIGHT CARE SERVICES INCLUDE SHORT-TERM CONSULTATION AND ASSISTANCE, SUCH AS HOME VISITS TO ASSESS SAFETY AND GENERAL WELL-BEING, ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESSING GROCERIES AND/OR PRESCRIPTIONS, DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR VOLUNTEER SUPPORT THROUGH THE VILLAGE, PRE-HOSPITALIZATION CONSULTATION FOR SCHEDULED SURGERIES, ETC.TRANSPORTATION: CHV IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT LACK OF TRANSPORTATION DOES NOT PRESENT A BARRIER TO ACCESSING HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORTS. THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM, RIDE SHARE CONCIERGE SERVICE, AND TRANSPORTATION TRAINING AND ADVOCACY, WE ENSURE OUR COMMUNITY HAS ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO MAKE USE OF AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 August 2006.

    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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