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Vida Inc

EIN 39-1446370 · Appleton, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VIDA PROVIDES MEDICAL, MENTORING, MATERIAL, AND MATERNITY HOUSING SUPPORT TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE LIFE-AFFIRMING DECISIONS.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
17.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
27
Volunteers
100

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: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% 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 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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. $729,794 spent. VIDA PROVIDES PARENT EDUCATION, RESOURCE COACHING, AND MATERIAL SUPPORT TO MEN, WOMEN, AND COUPLES THROUGH OUR SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMMING. PROGRAMMING IN THIS AREA ALSO INCLUDES A CAR SEAT PROGRAM, FAMILY FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR MOTHERS.
  2. $568,554 spent. VIDA MEDICAL CLINIC PROVIDES PREGNANCY TESTING AND ULTRASOUND VERIFICATION, REFERRALS FOR PRENATAL CARE, PAP, PELVIC, AND BREAST EXAMS, STI TESTING AND TREATMENT FOR MEN AND WOMEN, SPORTS PHYSICALS, AND CHILDBIRTH AND BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION. MEDICAL SERVICES AND TREATMENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
  3. $432,821 spent. VIDA'S MATERNITY HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE HOUSING AND LIFE-CHANGING SUPPORT AND COMPASSION FOR WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT OR WHO HAVE RECENTLY GIVEN BIRTH AND ARE EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY.
  4. $2,191 spent. YOUTH OUTREACH: TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN A CONVERSATION ABOUT PREGNANCY, STD'S, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, RISK AVOIDANCE, AND GOAL SETTING WITH VIDA NURSES WHO PRESENT IN LOCAL PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOMS.
  5. YOUTH OUTREACH: TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN A CONVERSATION ABOUT PREGNANCY, STD'S, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, RISK AVOIDANCE, AND GOAL SETTING WITH VIDA NURSES WHO PRESENT IN LOCAL PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOMS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1984.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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