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Vernon Area Rehabilitation Center Inc

EIN 39-1211167 · Viroqua, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH VARYING ABILITIES AND OTHER LIFE BARRIERS.

Income
$15.5 million
Spending
$12.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 47%
Employees
835
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$304,360, president/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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (6)
  1. $2.9 million spent. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES AND SKILLS ENRICHMENT SERVICES - DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT, DAILY LIVING, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, BASIC ACADEMICS, AND COMMUNITY LIVING. AN INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM IS DEVELOPED TO ASSIST EACH PARTICIPANT TO GAIN THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO LIVE FULFILLING AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
  2. $3.7 million spent. PRODUCTION - PROVIDES ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT SKILLS WHILE EARNING WAGES IN A PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT. THIS ALSO PROVIDES THE ADDED BENEFIT OF EXPERIENCING INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT WORKING WITH MANY INDIVIDUALS OF VARYING ABILITIES. SKILLS LEARNED AND ENHANCED WHILE WORKING INCLUDE EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT, QUALITY WORK PERFORMANCE, ACCEPTANCE OF SUPERVISION, ON-TASK CONCENTRATION, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY RATES.
  3. $1.6 million spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - CREATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY FOR CLIENTS TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND BECOME CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $414,384 spent. COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, SUPPORTED APARTMENTS, LIVE-IN HOUSING, & ADULT FAMILY HOME - RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDE A VARIETY OF HOME ENVIRONMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH VARYING ABILITIES. SKILLS TRAINING & SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS TO HELP THEM REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL AND INDEPENDENT GROWTH. AREAS OF SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE HEALTH & MEDICATION MONITORING, SAFETY, HOUSEKEEPING, NUTRITION, FINANCES, SHOPPING, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PERSONAL HYGIENE, & SOCIALIZATION SKILLS.
  5. $891,208 spent. VARC PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENSURE SAFE AND DIGNIFIED TRAVEL FOR ALL CLIENTS TO AND FROM VARC PROGRAMMING.
  6. $928,173 spent. VARC PROVIDES SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS AGES 3-18, SUPPORTING THEM THROUGH SKILL DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING THEM WITH NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION, VARC PROVIDES CHILDCARE SERVICES UNDER AN INCLUSIVE MODEL, SERVING CHILDREN IN AN INTEGRATED SETTING WHO MAY NOT HAVE BEEN OTHERWISE SUPPORTED IN A TRADITIONAL CHILDCARE ENVIRONMENT.

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 November 6, 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 July 1977.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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