Volunteers of America Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF WISCONSIN (VOA-WI) FOSTERS THE HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. VOA-WI OFFERS COMPASSIONATE, PERSON-CENTERED RESIDENTIAL CARE BY PROVIDING A WELCOMING AND DIGNIFYING HOME; ENCOURAGING PERSOAL GROWTH, SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION; AND BUILDING UPON THE INNATE STRENGTH OF RESIDENTS.
- Income
- $33,273
- Spending
- $741,641
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 100%
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 18
- Highest pay
- $257,147, president & ceo
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
Weak: 15 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 5512% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2129% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 30% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs.
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: 94 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $741,641 spent. VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF WISCONSIN (VOA-WI) DISCONTINUED ITS OPERATIONS, EXITED ITS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, AND SOLD A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF ITS ASSETS.FORMERLY, VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF WISCONSIN'S PROGRAMS INCLUDED FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE, SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES WHICH SUPPORTED ITS MISSION OF HELPING VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS GAIN SELF-RELIANCE, DIGNITY, AND HOPE.VOA-WI'S FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND FOSTERED THE HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. VOA-WI'S SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OFFERED COMPASSIONATE, PERSON-CENTERED RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM SOUGHT TO PROVIDE A WELCOMING AND DIGNIFYING HOME, ENCOURAGED PERSONAL GROWTH, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, PRIVACY, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND BUILT UPON THE INNATE STRENGTHS OF ITS FORMER RESIDENTS.VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF WISCONSIN WAS A LONG-TIME LEADER IN PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. VOA-WI PROVIDED A HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS, AND IN-HOME SERVICES ARE BASED ON THE CHOICES OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND DEVELOPED TO SUPPORT THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS, HOPES, AND PERSONALITIES. EACH HOME OFFERED THE FOLLOWING: HOME COOKED MEALS AND NUTRITIOUS SNACKS ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSEKEEPING EXERCISE PROGRAMS ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP ACTIVITIES AIDE ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE NEEDS IN-HOME THERAPY SERVICES INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANNING 24-HOUR SUPERVISION LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES CUSTOMARY TRANSPORTATION FOR ROUTINE ACTIVITIES
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
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? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1965.
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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