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Alvis Inc

EIN 31-0743167 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALVIS IS A NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FOUNDED IN COLUMBUS, OHIO IN 1967. FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, THE AGENCY HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND QUALITY CARE TO THE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. THE ALVIS VISION IS A COMMUNITY THAT BELIEVES A PERSON'S POTENTIAL IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THEIR PAST. THE ALVIS MISSION IS TO INNOVATE AND DELIVER EVIDENCE-BASED HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER THOSE WE SERVE TO LEAD SUCCESSFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. ALVIS PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED IN CENTRAL OHIO, CHILLICOTHE, DAYTON, LIMA, AND TOLEDO.

Income
$45.2 million
Spending
$46.3 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
-5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
731
Volunteers
929
Highest pay
$521,255, president and ceo

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 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 (3)
  1. $17.2 million spent. ALVIS OPERATES RESIDENTIAL REENTRY (HALFWAY HOUSE) AND COMMUNITY REENTRY PROGRAMS. INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO ADDRESS AND TREAT THEIR ASSESSED CRIMINOGENIC NEEDS. PROGRAMS ARE ROOTED IN A COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL APPROACH THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS TO IDENTIFY PATTERNS OF THINKING THAT HAVE LED TO JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT AND LEARN HOW TO REPLACE THOSE THOUGHTS WITH PRO-SOCIAL PATTERNS. CLIENTS ENGAGE IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INCLUDING JOB READINESS CLASSES, HARD AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING, AND JOB RETENTION SUPPORT. CLIENTS ALSO ENGAGE IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT AND SERVICE WORK.
  2. $8.4 million spent. ALVIS' SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) INCLUDE: WITTWER HALL, AN INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY (ICF) SERVING PERSONS WITH SIGNIFICANT BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES AND SPECIALIZED TREATMENT NEEDS. THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN BECOMING MORE INDEPENDENT AND TO BE ABLE TO PROGRESS AND TRANSITION TO LIVING IN A LESS RESTRICTIVE SETTING. SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT LOCATIONS AND AT LICENSED FACILITIES. THESE PROGRAMS HELP INDIVIDUALS AT RISK OF INSTITUTIONALIZATION TO BE ABLE TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES, PRESERVING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND TIES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. CLIENTS MAY LIVE AND/OR WORK TOGETHER TO HELP SHARE EXPENSES. BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS TO UNDERSTAND AND MANAGE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. DEPENDING ON ASSESSED NEEDS, CLIENTS MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIALIZED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT SERVICES.
  3. $7.4 million spent. ALVIS PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR MEN AND WOMEN IN THE FOLLOWING LEVELS OF CARE: RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT; INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT (IOP); OUTPATIENT; AND RECOVERY HOUSING (BASED ON ASSESSED NEEDS). SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING. TRAUMA TREATMENT. WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN TRAFFICKED. PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. RELAPSE PREVENTION AND AFTERCARE.

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 July 1967.

    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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