Delivered Vessels Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Delivered Vessels, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that prevents and empowers children, youth, and young adults impacted by or at risk of sexual abuse, exploitation, and related vulnerabilities through trauma-informed education, advocacy, prevention, supportive services, and housing assistance, promoting healing, safety, healthy relationships, and the courage to speak up.
- Income
- $11,615
- Spending
- $13,185
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 0.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
- $5,500 spent. Advocacy, Prevention, and Community Education: Delivered Vessels, Inc. provided trauma-informed prevention education and community outreach services. During the year, the organization conducted 10 Human Trafficking and Healthy Relationships workshops for middle and high school students. The organization also participated in community outreach initiatives including a Back-to-School Bash and an annual toy giveaway in partnership with a local nonprofit, serving approximately 2,000 youth, with Delivered Vessels directly supporting at least 250 youth with supplies and toys.
- $3,764 spent. Mentoring Programs (I AM Girl Talk and Brother to Brother):Delivered Vessels facilitated two mentoring programs focused on youth development, self-esteem, healthy relationships, and life skills. These programs provided safe and supportive environments for youth to build confidence, develop communication skills, and make informed decisions.
- $1,500 spent. Skills for Life and Student Support: The organization delivered Life Skills workshops in collaboration with two summer camps, focusing on financial literacy, decision-making, and personal development. Delivered Vessels also provided book stipends for rising college freshmen and distributed care packages and gift cards to college students unable to return home during the holidays.
- $1,200 spent. Community Outreach & Emergency Assistance: Delivered Vessels, Inc. collaborated with community partners to provide emergency support and outreach assistance for vulnerable youth, young adults, and families, including referrals, resource navigation, housing-related support, food assistance, clothing assistance, and community engagement activities designed to strengthen safety and stability. Collaborative efforts included food distribution support through Nourish Up, housing and household supply assistance through Pour No More, clothing and shoe assistance through the Salvation Army, and supportive outreach assistance provided in collaboration with local women's shelters and community organizations.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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