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Pch Village Inc

EIN 22-2085939 · Princeton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME WITH QUALITY HOMES IN A WELCOMING AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF 168 TOWNHOUSES WITH TWO TO FOUR BEDROOMS AND A SIX-STORY APARTMENT BUILDING WITH 71 SINGLE BEDROOM APARTMENTS WE PROVIDE SOCIAL AND SUPPORTIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND ENSURE ACCESS TO RESOURCES IN THE PRINCETON COMMUNITY FOR OUR MORE THAN 600 RESIDENTS RESIDENTS WHOSE INCOMES RISE OVER TIME ARE ABLE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOME, AT A HIGHER MONTHLY RENT PRINCETON COMMUNITY VILLAGE OFFERS A LIMITED NUMBER OF FEDERAL RENT SUBSIDIES TO 40 LOWER-INCOME RESIDENTS, ENABLING THEM TO PAY NO MORE THAN 30% OF THEIR INCOME IN RENTAL CHARGES.

Income
$23,600
Spending
$258,058
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$217,233, executive director

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: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 993% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 92% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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. $258,058 spent. PRINCETON COMMUNITY VILLAGE ASSOCIATES, LP OWNS ALL THE FACILITIES, WHICH WERE CONSTRUCTED IN 1975 UNDER ONE OF HUD'S ORIGINAL INTEREST RATE SUBSIDY PROGRAMS THAT ENABLED COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OTHERWISE UNABLE TOBENEFIT FROM LOCAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THE VILLAGE IS LOCATED ON A WOODED SITE, WITH OPEN SPACE ACCESS, BIKE PATHS, AND A MUNICIPAL PLAYGROUND RIGHT AT HAND PCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, A 501(C)3 ENTITY, MANAGES THE BUILDINGS AND OPERATIONS OUR STAFF INCLUDES A BILINGUAL SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR TO ASSIST RESIDENTS WITH APPLICATIONS FOR RELEVANT PROGRAMS AND CONNECT THEM WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, SUCH AS PRINCETON YOUNG ACHIEVERS (PYA) PYA PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT OUR ON-SITE LEARNING CENTER FREE BUS SERVICE TO PRINCETON'S SHOPPING AREAS, LIBRARY, AND SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER OPERATES SIX DAYS A WEEK, AND THE VILLAGE IS LOCATED ON THE NJ TRANSIT BUS ROUTE THAT SERVES THE ENTIRE REGION WE STRIVE TO BUILD A STRONG COMMUNITY AMONG OUR RESIDENTS, WHO HAIL FROM 32 COUNTRIES VILLAGE-WIDE EVENTS, SUCH AS QUARTERLY RESIDENT MEETINGS AND ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS ARE HELD IN THE TED VIAL CLUBHOUSE BUILDING, NAMED FOR ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF PRINCETON COMMUNITY VILLAGE THE CLUBHOUSE ALSO PROVIDES SPACE FOR PRIVATE SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND SEMINARS ON TOPICS OF INTEREST TO RESIDENTS, SUCH AS PUBLIC SAFETY, PERSONAL FINANCE, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE. PRINCETON COMMUNITY VILLAGE HAD A CONTRACT FOR 24 RENT SUPPLEMENT SUBSIDY FAMILY-BASED VOUCHERS WHICH EXPIRED IN JANUARY 2015 THE 24 VOUCHERS WERE CONVERTED TO PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS UNDER HUD'S RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION OR RAD PROGRAM AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE PROJECT BASED THROUGH 2030 THE 24 NOW ARE ADMINISTERED THROUGH A LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITY.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 February 1980.

    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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