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Rainbow Village Inc

EIN 58-2181183 · Duluth, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING HELP, HOPE, HOUSING AND HEALING IN ORDER TO INSTILL INITIATIVE, SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY THAT WILL FOSTER MEANINGFUL GROWTH IN THE LIVES OF ALL WHO ENCOUNTER RAINBOW VILLAGE.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
22
Volunteers
523
Highest pay
$167,686, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 56% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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

    18 of 18 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, 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. RAINBOW VILLAGE PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. IN 2025, THE ASPIRE PROGRAM SERVED 46 FAMILIES (158 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 46 ADULTS AND 112 CHILDREN) USING AN INDIVIDUALIZED, CLIENT-CENTRIC MODEL. THIS APPROACH GUIDES RESIDENTS THROUGH THEIR UNIQUE JOURNEYS, HELPING THEM BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IN 2025, FAMILIES SAVED AN AVERAGE OF $7,726, 92% OF FAMILIES SAW A CREDIT SCORE INCREASE OF 56 POINTS OR MORE, AND 88% SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONED INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROGRAM'S HOLISTIC SUPPORT EMPOWERS FAMILIES TO OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS AND SECURE LASTING STABILITY.
  2. $240,216 spent. THE THRIVE PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING, SCALED SUPPORT FOR ALUMNI WHO HAVE TRANSITIONED OUT OF THE ASPIRE PROGRAM BUT NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO ACHIEVE FULL SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IN 2025, WE SERVED 13 THRIVE ALUMNI, OFFERING CASE-BY-CASE TAILORED SUPPORT TO HELP THEM STAY FOCUSED ON CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR JOURNEY. THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES SPECIFIC NEEDS, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, WHICH WERE PROVIDED TO 3 OF THE 13 ALUMNI. THRIVE'S INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH ENSURES THAT ALUMNI HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN PROGRESS AND OVERCOME ANY CHALLENGES THEY MAY ENCOUNTER AS THEY CONTINUE THEIR PATH TO STABILITY.
  3. $375,672 spent. RAINBOW VILLAGE ACADEMY PROVIDES ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND A SAFE SPACE FOR CHILDREN FROM ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL AGE, OPERATING MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, INCLUDING AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS, DIGITAL LEARNING DAYS, AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. IN 2025, THE ACADEMY SERVED 60 CHILDREN, PROVIDING ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT EXTENDED INTO SUMMER PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SPECIALTY CAMPS AND PARTICIPATION IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB AND OFFERING A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES SUCH AS STEAM, MUSIC, ART, READING, CODING, COOKING CLASSES, AND ACADEMIC TUTORING. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN SOCIAL EVENTS LIKE FUN FRIDAYS, THE FALL FESTIVAL, BACK TO SCHOOL BASH (PROVIDING BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES), SUMMER SPLASH, AND FIELD TRIPS TO MUSEUMS, PARKS, AND OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS. THE ACADEMY ALSO OFFERS VALUABLE EXPOSURE TO CAREER AND CULTURAL SPEAKERS. LOCATED ON OUR RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS, THE ACADEMY PROVIDES A CONVENIENT AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, ALLOWING CHILDREN TO HEAL FROM TRAUMA WHILE BUILDING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE ALONGSIDE THEIR PEERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 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 September 1995.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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