Osullivan Institute Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Navillus Foundation aims to provide a beacon of hope and support for the most vulnerable populations in the United States, with special emphasis on individuals located in New York City. We are dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the homeless, empowering victims of natural disasters to rebuild their lives, nurturing disadvantaged children to achieve their full potential, and extending a helping hand to the less fortunate in our community. We launch several annual campaigns with the general goal of creating a more just and compassionate society where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Our foundation is committed making a lasting impact and creating a better world around us.
- Income
- $305,335
- Spending
- $2,810
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
0 of 252 of 2 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- Back to School Drive: The Navillus Foundation believes that education starts with accessible supplies and in 2024, we partnered with "The Kids in Need Foundation" to gather needed school supplies prior to the school year. The most needed supplies included wide ruled notebooks, pencil cases, washable markers, 24 pack of crayons, and round tip scissors. All donations were collected and placed into pre-made backpacks that were then distributed to disadvantaged children across the United States. We were able to fill 110 backpacks and even had a large box of MISC supplies left over to donate!
- Operation Santa: The Novellus Foundation wanted to make the Holiday season extra special in 2024 by partnering with The New York Care's campaign of Winter Wishes. This campaign sought to ensure that children from less fortunate backgrounds were able to get a gift from Santa even if their families could not afford it! We were able to answer over 70 letters and provided well over 100 gifts to these children. All participating children were elementary or middle school students across five different public schools in Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.
- Halloween Costume Drive: This was our first year doing such a campaign and due to its great success, it is something we will continue doing in the year's to come. Through monetary and physical donations, we were able to donate over 70 costumes to The Floating Hospital's Health Education Center in NYC! In NYC, roughly one out of every nine children are experiencing homelessness, that is a whopping 119,000 children everyday who do not know where they will sleep that night. For children living in poverty, this time of year can be just another reminder that they are going without. By providing something as simple as a Halloween costume, we were able to give these children an opportunity to forget their circumstances and enjoy the holiday like any other child.
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2016.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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