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Village Improvement Association of Doylestown Pa

EIN 23-2368200 · Doylestown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The VIA mission is to enhance the health and well-being of Central Bucks County and surrounding communities.

Income
$906,896
Spending
$808,600
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
24.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
230

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 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 92% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $284,121 spent. The VIA focuses on several major initiatives including schorarships, veterans, senior citizens and other community organizations. We provided $47,445 for scholarships to 8 teens and 8 women during the year. Youth scholarships are awarded each year to graduating seniors who are pursuing studies in human health care and nursing. Based on guidance from the Central Bucks School District, the VIA provides funds for several high school sophomores to attend the two-day Hugh O Brian Youth Leadership seminars. And the Womens Scholarship Committee provides needs-based financial support to women who are entering or re-entering the work force and pursing vocational certificates, education, or diplomas in undergraduate degree programs. The Veterans Committee donated over $8,900 to various organizations and projects serving the needs of the veterans in our community. Support was provided to Wreaths Across America and the Tour
  2. $80,844 spent. The VIA s Community Outreach Committee provided almost $80,000 in support for the needs of more than 400 individuals in the community. Funds received from past and current family trust funds and Designer House proceeds were distributed to non-profit organizations who share the VIA s mission. The VIA s support is coordinated with these organizations to provide food, clothing, and shelter to individuals in need. Organizations receiving funds included: A Woman s Place, Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, Bucks County Pantry, Coalition to Shelter & Support the Homeless, FISH, Lenape Valley Foundation, Liz s Birthday Closet, Meals on Wheels, and Valley Youth House. In addition, working in coordination with Doylestown Health, the VIA assists patients in need with payments for medications and transportation, and provides food and personal items to patients leaving the hospital. The committee also provided
  3. $52,151 spent. The James-Lorah Memorial Home, located in the center of Doylestown, is the headquarters of the VIA. Upon her passing in 1954, Sarah M James, a member of the VIA, bequeathed her 17-room residence and its contents to the VIA, establishing this home as the center of VIA activity. As membership grew and the VIA took on more projects, an auditorium complex was added and dedicated in 1964. The James-Lorah Memorial Home Committee is tasked with the preservation, restoration, and management of the James-Lorah Memorial Home and its contents, auditorium and grounds. The home itself is a treasured house-museum commemorating the families who have occupied it. Today it continues to contribute to the vibrant life of the community and the VIA. Numerous community organizations, along with the VIA, use the auditorium for various functions and meetings. The house is open for historic and educaitonal tours

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 February 1986.

    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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