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Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps

EIN 52-1885486 · Baltimore, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corporation (d/b/a Ignatian Volunteer Corps, d/b/a IVC) (the Organization) is a religious nonprofit Maryland corporation whose purpose is to provide men and women age 50 and over the opportunity to serve the needs of people who are poor, to work for a more just society, and to grow deeper in Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition. The Organization was founded by Jesuits (Society of Jesus) of the Maryland Province in response to General Congregation 34 of the Society of Jesus. The Organization is independent and lay led, and firmly committed to maintaining its Ignatian character and its strong ties to the Society of Jesus.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
28
Volunteers
528
Highest pay
$107,100, president & ceo

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

Fair: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. Recruit, place & support volunteers age 50 & older for community service in various states. Offers a nationwide program of community service to help individuals & families improve their quality of life as well as providing meaningful service opportunities for adults 50 and older and affording those Service Corps Members resources to facilitate their spiritual growth. It builds on existing community resources, developing partnerships with local non-profit agencies working to strengthen and support communities and their residents. In the current fiscal year, the number of service corps members remains on trend at 528 volunteers. Service Corps Members worked with local nonprofits in their communities dedicated to helping people in need to overcome poverty and structural barriers to achieve their full potential. Service Corps Members worked in many sectors and functions, applying their skills and experience in education, housing, adult literacy, employment, refugee resettlement, and many other areas. IVC recognizes the symbiotic relationship between our member's spirituality and their commitment to serve those in need. We believe when a Service Corps Member's spirituality is fortified by prayer, reflection and community, it leads to a volunteer experience filled with deep meaning, courage, and hope! To that end, the members of the IVC service corps meet monthly for community prayer and sharing on their service experiences. They are encouraged to keep a private prayer journal and meet with a Spiritual Reflector to help them see their volunteer work as an expression of their faith.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 March 1946.

    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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