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Evas Village Inc

EIN 22-2424542 · Paterson, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EVA'S VILLAGE EMPOWERS THOSE IN NEED BY PROVIDING THEM WITH HOPE, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO LIVE STABLE, HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

Income
$14.8 million
Spending
$16.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 40%
Employees
210
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$312,189, chief executive officer

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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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. $9.9 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS:EVA'S VILLAGE PROVIDES SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER TREATMENT IN RESIDENTIAL AND OUTPATIENT SETTINGS. RESIDENTIAL HALFWAY HOUSE TREATMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR MEN, WOMEN AND MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN. OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS ARE PROVIDED TO ADULT COMMUNITY MEMBERS. EVA'S COMPASSIONATE CLINICIANS PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS STRIVING FOR RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE, TRAUMA, AND MENTAL ILLNESS. USING A CLIENT-CENTERED APPROACH, THE TREATMENT TEAM WORKS TO CREATE A SAFE SPACE FOR CLIENTS. WE TREAT CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS THROUGH INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY, PSYCHOEDUCATION, ILLNESS MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AND MEDICATION MONITORING
  2. $2.1 million spent. EMERGENCY SHELTERS:EVA'S VILLAGE PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. SERVICES INCLUDE LINKAGES TO SOCIAL SERVICES, PRIMARY CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, REFERRALS FOR SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT, CLOTHING, DAILY FOOD AND BASIC LIVING NECESSITIES. STAFF MEMBERS WORK WITH THE RESIDENTS TO HELP THEM APPLY FOR HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $1.4 million spent. COMMUNITY KITCHEN:EVA'S KITCHEN WAS FOUNDED IN 1982 TO HELP FEED THE HUNGRY. THE FIRST MEAL OF HOT DOGS AND BEANS WAS SERVED TO 30 HUNGRY INDIVIDUALS IN THE BASEMENT OF ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, IN PATERSON. IN THE EARLY 1990'S AN EXPANDED KITCHEN WAS BUILT ON MAIN STREET WITH CAPACITY FOR 240 PEOPLE. TO HELP FEED THE GROWING NUMBER OF HOMELESS AND WORKING POOR, AN EXPANSION IN 2011 INCREASED THE CAPACITY TO 400.OUR COMMUNITY KITCHEN NOW SERVES A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST MONDAY-THURSDAY AND LUNCH WEEKDAYS, TO 400+ INDIVIDUALS IN ADDITION TO THREE MEALS A DAY PREPARED FOR THE MEN, WOMEN AND MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN WHO RESIDE IN OUR RECOVERY AND SHELTERING PROGRAMS. WHEN THEY COME IN FOR A MEAL, CLIENTS MAY LEARN ABOUT THE SHELTER, ADDICTION TREATMENT & HEALTH CARE RESOURCES OFFERED AT EVA'S VILLAGE AND THEY MAY CHOOSE TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP, WHETHER IT IS SEEKING SHELTER OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT.VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP SERVE THE MEALS ARE AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT IN OUR COMMUNITY KITCHEN, AND WE WELCOME THE PARTICIPATION OF INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS LOCAL BUSINESSES, RELIGIOUS, CIVIC AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WHO CHOOSE TO VOLUNTEER AS A GROUP.
  4. $1.8 million spent. PEER RECOVERY SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, CULINARY SCHOOL

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 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 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 June 1990.

    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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