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Vail Place Inc

EIN 41-1394766 · Hopkins, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP PEOPLE WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESSES AVOID CRISIS, ACHIEVE STABILITY, AND PURSUE ACTIVE LIVES BASED ON THEIR ABILITIES.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
89
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$220,686, president and executive director

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: 43 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $2.8 million spent. TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENTTCM OFFERS GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT AND NEED THE MOST ASSISTANCE IN THEIR MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS JOURNEY. TCM ENSURES CLIENT CENTERED CARE, CONTINUITY OF CARE, COORDINATION AND MONITORING OF SERVICES, DISCHARGE PLANNING, HOUSING SUPPORT, AND INTENSIVE GOAL PLANNING. OUR TCM TEAM AND LEADERSHIP ARE FOCUSED ON BUILDING SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND SUPPORTIVE TEAMS AS WELL AS PROVIDING RESPONSIVE AND FLEXIBLE EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO STAFF ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION. IN 2024, 745 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  2. $1.4 million spent. CLUBHOUSE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAMTHE CLUBHOUSE MODEL IS UNIQUE IN THAT THE INDIVIDUALS WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE OF SEVERE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES ARE LIFETIME MEMBERS. CLUBHOUSE MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED IN ALL ASPECTS OF CLUBHOUSE OPERATIONS AND DECISION MAKING. MEMBERS AND STAFF WORK SIDE BY SIDE TO ACCOMPLISH THE GOALS FOR EACH DAY. THESE LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTERS PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS THAT, IN TURN, SUPPORT THEM IN OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING. CLUBHOUSE PROGRAMS ARE LOCATED IN HOPKINS, MINNEAPOLIS, AND SAINT PAUL. THERE IS NO COST TO THE MEMBER FOR ENROLLMENT. CLUBHOUSE COMMUNITIES ENGAGE IN PRESENTATIONS AND ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES THAT TEACH THE COMMUNITY ABOUT LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM. CLUBHOUSE PROGRAMS PREVENT CRISIS AND ARE LIFELONG RESOURCES. VAIL COMMUNITIES PROVIDES CLUBHOUSE PROGRAMMING IN HOPKINS, MINNEAPOLIS, AND SAINT PAUL. IN 2024, 1491 INDIVIDUALS SERVED THROUGH 69,940 INTERACTIONS.
  3. $714,549 spent. ASSERTIVE OUTREACH AND STABILIZATION (AOS) SERVICESAOS IS AN INTEGRATED CARE MODEL DESIGNED TO ENGAGE INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS EXPERIENCING MENTAL ILLNESS, CHRONIC SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND A VARIETY OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH-RELATED CONSEQUENCES. THE GOALS OF THIS RESULTS-FOCUSED MODEL INCLUDE IMPROVING HEALTH AND STABILITY OF INDIVIDUALS, REDUCING BARRIERS IN THE COMMUNITY, IMPROVING PATIENT/CLIENT SATISFACTION, AND REDUCING HEALTHCARE COSTS. IN 2024, 221 INDIVIDUALS SERVED. VAIL CONNECT VAIL CONNECT IS A MOBILE, SHORT-TERM SERVICE THAT HELPS STABILIZE CLIENT CRISES AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES BY CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS TO LONG-TERM PRIMARY AND PSYCHIATRIC CARE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. VAIL CONNECT REDUCES RE-HOSPITALIZATION AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT VISITS, THEREBY REDUCING HEALTHCARE COSTS. IN 2024, 373 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
  4. $510,300 spent. HOUSING PROGRAM AND SERVICESARE OFFERED THROUGH SEVEN DIFFERENT PROGRAMS: -HOUSING STABILIZATION SERVICES, CLUBHOUSE HOUSING REFERRAL PROGRAM, ROSS PROGRAMS, LOUISIANA COURT LONG-TERM HOMELESS PROGRAM, VAIL IN THE PARK, AND THE TALLE FAMILY HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS HAVE DIFFERENT ENROLLMENT CRITERIA, TARGET POPULATIONS, AND REFERRAL SOURCES, BUT THE QUALITY OF SUPPORT PROVIDED, AND PURSUIT OF SUCCESSFUL TENANCY REMAINS CONSISTENT THROUGHOUT. STAFF PRIORITIZE PROVIDING SERVICES THAT LEAD TO SAFE, STABLE, AND AFFORDABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. STAFF WORK ALONGSIDE EACH PERSON TO OFFER EDUCATION WHILE SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALIZED GOAL PLANS. THESE GOAL PLANS IDENTIFY RESPONSIVE WAYS TO MEET NEEDS AS WELL AS TO ASSIST THE MAINTENANCE OF SUPPORT WELL AFTER MOVE-IN. WE MAINTAIN OVER 240 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT ALLOW US TO PROMOTE SYNERGY AND COORDINATE SERVICES EFFECTIVELY. IN 2024, 337 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SERVED.
  5. $315,354 spent. RAPID REHOUSING

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 May 1983.

    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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