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Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living Inc

EIN 51-0189604 · Lynchburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CENTRAL VIRGINIA ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY LIVING, INC. (CVACL) ENVISIONS A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS, REGARDLESS OF AGE OR DISABILITY, MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY, EQUAL RIGHTS, AND A MEANINGFUL LIFE BASED ON THEIR OWN PERSONAL CHOICES.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
52
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$124,801, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 September 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 (4)
  1. $1.7 million spent. SENIOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM:WE PROVIDED 7,671 UNITS OF CHECKING, INFORMATION CONTACTS, REFERRALS, PERSONAL CARE, CARE COORDINATION AND TRANSITION SERVICES TO SENIORS, TO ENSURE THEY RECEIVE THE ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES. WE PROVIDED CAREGIVER TRAINING, OPTIONS COUNSELING, INSURANCE COUNSELING, AND BALANCE, EXERCISE AND DEALING WITH DEMENTIA CLASSES. WE ALSO PROVIDED ELDER ABUSE AND PREVENTION SERVICES INCLUDING ADVOCACY AND OMBUDSMAN SERVICES, AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY MEDIATION SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE TRANSPORTED SENIORS, WHO HAD NO OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, TO AND FROM DOCTORS, DENTISTS, MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES, BANKS, GROCERS, AND OTHER DESTINATIONS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED NUTRITIOUS MEALS PROGRAM:DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED WITH 33,646 NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS. ALL MEALS MET ONE-THIRD OF THE RECOMMENDED DIETARY ALLOWANCE (RDA). MEALS WERE HOME DELIVERED OR PROVIDED AT A NUTRITION EDUCATION SITE. INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING A NUTRITION EDUCATION SITE WERE PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, HEALTH SCREENINGS AND RECREATION.
  3. $1.1 million spent. WEATHERIZATION AND LOW-INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST SENIORS IN MAKING THEIR SITE-BUILT OR MOBILE HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT, THEREBY REDUCING THEIR HEATING AND COOLING COSTS, AND ENABLING THEM TO LIVE MORE COMFORTABLY. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED INCLUDED AIR CONDITIONERS; INSULATION OF HOMES; REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF FURNACES; AND SEALING DUCTWORK, WINDOWS, AND DOORS. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, 77 HOMES WERE WEATHERIZED AND/OR REPAIRED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  4. SANTA TO A SENIOR PROGRAM: EACH YEAR, CVACL PARTNERS WITH HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE FOR ITS "BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR" PROGRAM THROUGH SOLICITING DONATED GIFTS. CVACL COORDINATED FOR AND DELIVERED 335 GIFTS TO OLDER ADULTS IN OUR AREA.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 2025.

    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 June 1976.

    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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