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Corvilla Inc

EIN 35-6062577 · South Bend, IN

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

C.O.R. BECAME CORVILLA, INC IN 1963. CORVILLA FOUNDED THE VERY FIRST GROUP HOME IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY AND TODAY, OWNS AND OPERATES FOUR HOMES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. SINCE 2015, WE HAVE EXPANDED OUR MISSION TO INCLUDE A DAY SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM. CORVILLA STRIVES TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE AND CARING HOME ATMOSPHERE, PROVIDE TRAINING IN ADAPTIVE SKILLS, AS WELL AS DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS AND INDEPENDENCE SKILLS FOR EVERY PERSON WE SERVE. THOUGH MUCH HAS CHANGED SINCE 1959, CORVILLA'S PURPOSE IS THE SAME AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING - TO PROVIDE LIFE-ENHANCING SERVICES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHILE ENCOURAGING RESPECT AND DIGNITY IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE LIVE.

Income
$6.7 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
186
Volunteers
27
Highest pay
$134,345, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 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 (5)
  1. $2.3 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAM - WITH OUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, OUR GROUP HOMES OFFER A FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AND ARE THE PERFECT OPTION FOR THOSE WANTING TO LIVE WITH INDEPENDENCE BUT MAY STILL NEED PERSONALIZED SUPPORT.
  2. $1.2 million spent. DAY PROGRAM IS A CREATIVE, FUN, LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH ADULTS WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WITH DAILY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES, WE CREATE A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE WHERE OUR CLIENTS FEEL SAFE AND ENGAGED. DAY PROGRAMS ALLOW EVERYONE TO CHOOSE WHAT ACTIVITIES THEY WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN.
  3. $834,478 spent. SUPPORTED LIVING - FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY, WE PROVIDE 24 -HOUR AND NON-24-HOUR IN-HOME SUPPORT. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 17 SUPPORTED LIVING SITES, THREE THAT WE OWN.
  4. $502,535 spent. OUR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO GET BACK INTO THE WORKFORCE OR ENTER FOR THE FIRST TIME. WE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY. OUR GOAL IS TO MATCH OUR CLIENTS WITH LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT.
  5. OUR EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO GET BACK INTO THE WORKFORCE OR ENTER FOR THE FIRST TIME. WE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY. OUR GOAL IS TO MATCH OUR CLIENTS WITH LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT.

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 October 1970.

    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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