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Community Ventures Corporation Inc

EIN 31-1064807 · Lexington, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY VENTURES CORPORATION, INC.'S (CVC) CENTRAL MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE SKILLS, INCOME, AND ASSETS THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. CVC HELPS PEOPLE INCREASE INCOME AND BUILD ASSETS WITH THREE MAIN STRATEGIES: SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP, HOME OWNERSHIP, AND JOB CREATION THROUGH BUSINESS EXPANSION.

Income
$11.9 million
Spending
$15.0 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
9.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
61
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$286,792, president & 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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 67% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (4)
  1. $4.4 million spent. PROVIDING LENDING ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS SEEKING FIRST TIME HOME OWNERSHIP AND LOW INCOME BUSINESS OWNERS. ADVANTAGES OF CVC'S LENDING PROGRAMS OVER CONVENTIONAL FINANCING INCLUDE: LOW DOWN PAYMENTS, FIXED INTEREST RATES, LONG TERMS, LOW INTEREST RATES, AND THE ABILITY FOR LOAN FEES TO BE FINANCED IN THE LOAN. EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS OPERATED TO FACILITATE LENDING ASSISTANCE ARE; 1) DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FUNDS) - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS 2) THE COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION ("CHDO") - REPRESENTS FUNDS PROVIDED BY A COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT HAS SIGNIFICANT CAPACITY TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE COMMUNITY IT SERVES.
  2. $2.9 million spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE IN THE ACQUISITION AND SUBSTANTIAL REHABILITATION OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS. CVC HAS A LONGSTANDING COMMITMENT TO KENTUCKY'S NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE ORGANIZATION IS CONSTANTLY EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS THE COMPLEX CHALLENGES FACED BY KENTUCKY'S COMMUNITIES. CVC ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGES THROUGH DEVELOPING PROJECTS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS, CONSTRUCTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES FOR FIRST- TIME HOME BUYERS, AND ASSISTING IN FINANCING AND SUPPORTING PROJECTS IN RURAL AREAS.
  3. $3.5 million spent. CVC ASSISTS FAMILIES ACCOMPOLISH THEIR DREAMS OF PURCHASING HOMES, REDUCING DEBT, AND INCREASING FINANCIAL LITERACY THROUGH THEIR EHOME AMERICA PLATFORM. EHOME AMERICA IS AN ONLINE FINANCIAL EDUCATION PLATFORM THAT OFFERS AFFORDABLE FINANCIAL EDUCATION TO CUSTOMERS ACROSS THE GLOBE. THE COURSES ARE OFFERED ON DEMAND AT THE CUSTOMERS CONVENIENCE. THE PLATFORM OFFERS EDUCTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1) HOMEBUYER EDUCATION - COMPREHENSIVE 8 HOUR ONLINE HOMEBUYER COURSE THAT IS OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND SPANSISH AND SANCTIONED BY HUD AND USDA 2.) MONEY MANAGEMENT - A 2-3 HOUR COURSE WITH A PROFESSIONAL PARTNER TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS IN TAKING CONTROL OF THEIR FINANACES AND GENERATING PEACE OF MIND FOR THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES 3.) FORECOLSURE PREVENTION - COURSE IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST CUSTOMERS NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS AND STEPS THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO AVOID THE LOSS OF THEIR HOME.
  4. $1.5 million spent. OTHER SIGNIFICANT SERVICES PROVIDE BY THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND RENTAL OF PROPTERY IS SIGNIFICANTLY ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS.

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 1983.

    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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