Village Solutions Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A Faith-Based Community and Economic Development organization collaborating with Faith-Based Organizations, community partners, and strategic allies to provide practical solutions for low-to-moderate income communities. The organization's primary focus areas include nonprofit technical assistance, energy-smart education, health and wellness, wealth building, public policy, and civic engagement.
- Income
- $83,208
- Spending
- $82,073
- Reserves
- 6.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Highest pay
- $12,000, chief executive officer and secretary
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $2,500 spent. Empowering the Faith Community for Sustainability: Building A Better Community Pathway 2045 E-Smart/E-Stewardship Initiative The Faith Community holds immense potential to drive sustainability within its congregation and the broader community: 1. Energy Ambassadors Program: Encouraged congregants to become Energy Ambassadors. These volunteers and representatives championed clean energy and sustainability. Energy Ambassadors received training and resources from the program to raise awareness about the benefits of renewable energy. 2. Educational Outreach: Hosted workshops, webinars, and community events within the church. Provided congregants with information about energy efficiency, solar power, and climate adaptation and resilience. Distributed informative materials and engaged in conversations tom encourage civic engagement, and public policy action. 3. Collaboration with Southern California Edison (SCE): Partnered with SCE and other utilities. Engaged joint initiatives, such as community solar projects, energy efficiency programs, and EV charging station information. Leverage SCE's expertise and resources to enhance sustainability efforts. 4. Climate Adaptation and Resilience: Integrate climate adaptation strategies into the church's operations. Prepare for extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and changing landscapes. Advocate for resilient infrastructure and community preparedness. 5. Leadership and Advocacy: o Community leaders were engaged to advocate for sustainable policies at local and state levels. o Addressed environmental justice, equity, and the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities. 6. Community Engagement: Motivated participants to reach out beyond the church and common circle walls. Collaborate with neighboring organizations, schools, and businesses. Create a network of support for sustainability initiatives. 7. Phase IV of the program identified and began training selected ministries to act as Energy Education Ambassador sites, and technical assistance, tools and resources to design, and implement an effective community initiative strategic plan. Training courses are held at both on-site and virtual. The Faith Community can be a catalyst for positive change. By aligning with the Pathway 2045 goals, we contribute to a more sustainable and resilient Southern California.
- $1,500 spent. BBCI/Financial Wellness and Wealth Building Program - Conducted train-the-trainer workshops in collaboration faith-based and community based organizations focused in the areas of small business, financial stewardship, capacity building, economic and community development. Pastors, Lay Leaders, CDC directors, and Real Estate Professionals participated in 4 Re-Imagining Church Post COVID virtual webinar training sessions. Participating ministries hosted the events which included their leadership, congregation members, and surrounding community residence. Information included first-time home buyer assistance programs, financial planning, debt management, and wealth building strategies.
- $1,540 spent. BBIC/Capacity Building and Technical Assistance. Provided technical assistance services in the areas of corporate governance, corporate formation, and faith-based nonprofit management. Conducted webinar sessions with five newly formed organizations working with the board of directors, ministry teams, and volunteers to organize community outreach events, and Post-Covid Organizational/Congregation/Community assessments in a COVID-19 environment. The assessments focused on three areas (1) What is the State of the Organization: Does the organization have the capacity and resources to complete the intended project initiative. (2) What is the State of the Community: Does the Organization have a true sense of the needs of the community. (3) What is the State of the Congregation: Does the leadership have a true sense of the needs of its congregation. An additional assessment is conducted "The Triangle of Success" focusing on the needs, state, and conditions of the Home, School, and Community. The goal and objective of the assessments is to assist the participating organizations with the structure and implementation of their Building a Better Community Initiative Strategic Plan.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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