The Village
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To extend an honest hand to the next generation by connecting youth with enlightened adults who will provide academic assistance, spiritual guidance, and life skills training.
- Income
- $313,544
- Spending
- $322,186
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 69%
- Employees
- 8
- Highest pay
- $90,000, founder
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: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 58% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% 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
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (3)
- $181,875 spent. Beyond School. The Saturday program began in 2010 with two boys and The Village founder. The program became a 501c3 in 2015. Today, more than 90 students from throughout metropolitan St. Louis are enrolled. Mentors spend seven hours twice a month leading young men through a comprehensive curriculum focused on career exploration, emotional intelligence, civic engagement and discovery of new experiences and opportunities throughout the region.
- $68,203 spent. In School The Village In School program provides educational support for young men where they are...in the classroom during the school day. Being a successful student requires skills that are often not developed in students living in economically disadvantaged environments. Through a partnership with Confluence Academies, Village mentors support student success through tutoring, modeling appropriate behavior, life skills training, setting high expectations and engaging students in activities and conversations that promote mental and emotional health.
- $27,281 spent. Family Engagement In 2022, Village leaders formalized support for parents and other caregivers of the young men in the program. Family engagement specialists organize meetings with caregivers to discuss topics important to them. Topics include financial stability, adult education opportunities, substance abuse prevention, violence prevention, and self-care. Family engagement specialists also help caregivers navigate the school system, and connect them with needed resources in the area. Family Engagements Family Night brings the entire Village together quarterly to enjoy and support each other.
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
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 2024.
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 2015.
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 October 21, 2026.
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