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Nhs Community Services LLC

EIN 46-3117942 · Boise, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO LEAD IN CREATING INNOVATIVE HOUSING SOLUTIONS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 45%
Employees
19
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$127,350, 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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 67% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 (3)
  1. $821,215 spent. AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, HOME REPAIRS, AND REHABILITATION: CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOMES WITH PRIORITY TOWARD HOUSEHOLDS AT OR BELOW 80% AMI IN WELL-LOCATED NEIGHBORHOODS. OUR POCKET NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENTS CONSIST OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES WITH ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED RATINGS, BUILT ON COMPACT INFILL SITES WITH SHARED COMMON AREAS, AND SOME PLANS THAT HAVE REMOTE PARKING. THE DESIGN OF THE SITE PLAN INCORPORATES GREEN SPACES AND HELPS TO CREATE A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AS IT ENCOURAGES SOCIALIZING, BIKING, WALKING, AND THE USE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT. IN ADDITION, NHS RUNS HOME REPAIR AND HOME REHAB PROGRAMS, HELPING PRESERVE HOMEOWNERSHIP AND PROVIDE ADDITION AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
  2. $236,475 spent. COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ENGAGEMENT: NWB COORDINATES PAINT THE TOWN AND RAKE UP BOISE TWO OF THE LARGEST COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THAT LEND A HELPING HAND TO OUR SENIOR AND DISABLED NEIGHBORS BY PAINTING THEIR HOMES AND RAKING THEIR YARDS. AS HOME PRICES AND PROPERTY TAXES INCREASE IN THE BOISE MSA AND INFLATION IS HIGH, MORE ELDERLY AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS ARE UNABLE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES AND YARDS DUE TO FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS. OUR SOLUTION IS TO COORDINATE THESE ANNUAL VOLUNTEER EVENTS THAT: A) REVITALIZE HOMES AND YARDS TO REDUCE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS FOR THESE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, B) ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF NEIGHBORHOODS, C) STATISTICALLY INCREASE THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF LOCAL RESIDENTS AND BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AS THEY HELP OTHERS, AND D) ENABLE LOW-INCOME SENIOR AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE LONGER.PAINT THE TOWN - EACH JUNE, HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS PAINT AND FIX UP THE HOMES FOR SENIOR AND DISABLED RESIDENTS IN ADA COUNTY. SINCE THE PROGRAM BEGAN 41 YEARS AGO, 91,694 VOLUNTEERS HAVE CONTRIBUTED AN ESTIMATED 487,498 HOURS BRIGHTENED THE LIVES OF 3,506 SENIOR AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS. IN 2023, WE PAINTED 26 HOMES WITH THE HELP OF 27 TEAMS, TOTALING OVER 450 VOLUNTEERS.RAKE UP BOISE - EVERY NOVEMBER, THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS RAKE AND WINTERIZE YARDS OF OUR SENIOR AND DISABLED NEIGHBORS. SINCE THIS PROGRAM'S INCEPTION IN 1985, OVER 176,245 VOLUNTEERS HAVE RAKED AND WINTERIZED THE YARDS OF OVER 22,566 SENIOR AND DISABLED HOUSEHOLDS. IN 2022, OVER 4,000 ENERGETIC VOLUNTEERS SERVED MORE THAN 800 HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  3. $335,612 spent. FINANCIAL AND HOMEBUYER EDUCATION AND COUNSELING: IN-PERSON HOMEBUYER SEMINARS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE POTENTIAL FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES BUDGET/CREDIT, MORTGAGE LENDING AND LOAN OPTIONS, SHOPPING FOR A HOME, INSPECTION, INSURANCE, TITLE/ESCROW, CLOSING, AND POST-PURCHASE RESPONSIBILITIES. THE ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING INCLUDES BUDGETING AND CREDIT MANAGEMENT FOR THOSE WHO NEED EXTRA HELP PREPARING FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP.

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 February 2016.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Vip Community Services Inc (Bronx, NY), EIN 13-3224700. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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