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Vincent Village Inc

EIN 35-1780135 · Fort Wayne, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VINCENT VILLAGE SEEKS TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEMS OF THE HOMELESS BY PROVIDING SHELTER, CASRE, ADVOCACY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES AS THEY BUILD STRENGTH AND STRIVE TO BEOCOME INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
27
Volunteers
135
Highest pay
$45,894, executive di

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 85% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (3)
  1. $472,061 spent. AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES CRUCIAL LONG-TERM HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES TRANSITIONING OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. BY OFFERING SAFE, STABLE, AND AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS, THIS PROGRAM FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE AND PREVENTS THE RECURRENCE OF HOUSING INSTABILITY, ALLOWING FAMILIES TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE FUTURES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $523,805 spent. THE VINCENT HOUSE SERVES AS OUR PRIMARY TRANSITIONAL SHELTER, OFFERING IMMEDIATE SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING THE CRISIS OF HOMELESSNESS. DURING THEIR STAY, FAMILIES RECEIVE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES DESIGNED TO STABILIZE THEIR SITUATION AND PREPARE THEM FOR THE NEXT STEPS TOWARDS PERMANENT HOUSING.
  3. $36,710 spent. YOUTH SERVICES FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN. RECOGNIZING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES DEDICATED SUPPORT,INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, ALL AIMED AT MITIGATING THE IMPACT OF HOMELESSNESS ON CHILDREN AND HELPING THEM THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY.

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 January 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 October 21, 2026.

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