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Villa Nazareth

EIN 45-0226714 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS AN AFFILIATE OF COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH, WE MAKE THE HEALING PRESENCE OF GOD KNOWN IN OUR WORLD BY IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE VULNERABLE, WHILE WE ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR ALL.

Income
$27.0 million
Spending
$22.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
480
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$2.9 million, board member/regional president

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 15 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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)
  1. $20.3 million spent. I. INTRODUCTION VILLA NAZARETH, INC. HAS AN ORIGIN DATING BACK TO 1897 AS ST. JOHN'S ORPHANAGE. OVER THE YEARS THE NAME AND THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE CHANGED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. IN 1981, VILLA NAZARETH AMENDED ITS PURPOSE TO SERVE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN A NON-INSTITUTIONAL, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM. TODAY, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS CHI FRIENDSHIP AND IS ONE OF THE LARGEST NON-PROFIT PROVIDERS OF COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN NORTH DAKOTA. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE SERVED BY CHI FRIENDSHIP IN A VARIETY OF VOCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025 VILLA NAZARETH DBA CHI FRIENDSHIP PROVIDED BENEFITS TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY OF $27,834 AS DESCRIBED BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 831 PEOPLE BENEFITTED FROM THESE PROGRAMS. THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THESE COMMUNITY BENEFITS ARE AS FOLLOWS: BENEFITS FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS: PERSONS SERVED - 739 COMMUNITY BENEFIT - $26,150 BENEFITS FOR THE BROADER COMMUNITY: PERSONS SERVED - 152 COMMUNITY BENEFIT - $1,684 TOTAL BENEFITS: PERSONS SERVED - 891 COMMUNITY BENEFIT - $27,834 II. BENEFITS FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS COMMUNITY SERVICE TARGETED FOR POOR IN A TYPICAL YEAR, SITUATIONS OCCASIONALLY OCCUR WHICH RESULT IN PEOPLE SUPPORTED BY CHI FRIENDSHIP LOSING A JOB, ENCOUNTERING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN WAGES, OR DEVELOPING INCREASED MEDICAL NEEDS. TO MAINTAIN MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY, LIMITATIONS ARE IMPOSED ON HOW MUCH MONEY INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE ARE ALLOWED TO KEEP TO PAY FOR ITEMS NOT COVERED BY MEDICAID OR MEDICARE (SUCH AS CERTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, HAIRCUTS, CLOTHING, AND OTHER EXPENSES). AS A RESULT, SOME PEOPLE WE SUPPORT COULD NOT AFFORD TO COVER THEIR COSTS. IN ADDITION, THE ABILITY FOR A PERSON WITH DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITY IS HINDERED BY THESE SAME INCOME LIMITATIONS. TO HELP FACILITATE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND THE RELATED HEALTH AND SOCIALIZATION BENEFITS, CHI FRIENDSHIP OFTEN PAYS FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN WHICH THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE ARE SUPPORTED TO PARTICIPATE AT NO COST TO THEM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, CHI FRIENDSHIP SPENT $26,150 TO ASSIST PEOPLE WE SUPPORT WITH SUCH EXPENSES IN 739 INDIVIDUAL INSTANCES. III. BENEFITS FOR THE BROADER COMMUNITY OTHER COMMUNITY BENEFITS IN-KIND DONATIONS TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS AND EVENTS TOTALED $1,684 IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND DIRECTLY BENEFITTED 152 PEOPLE. AS AN ORGANIZATION ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON QUALITY AND LEADERSHIP, CHI FRIENDSHIP IS OFTEN ASKED TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT NORTH DAKOTA IN AREAS LIKE CPR/FIRST AID, PERSONAL OUTCOME MEASURES AND THERAPEUTIC RESPONSE. WE PROVIDED STAFF TIME, TRAVEL EXPENSES AND SUPPLIES FOR SUCH TRAININGS. ADDITIONALLY, CHI FRIENDSHIP SUPPORTED ITS LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM BY PROVIDING SUPPLIES FOR A TEAM MEAL. FINALLY, CHI FRIENDSHIP SPONSORED A TEAM FOR A WALK TO RAISE MONEY AND AWARENESS FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION.

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

  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 June 2025.

    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 June 1994.

    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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