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Village in the Valley

EIN 83-3455867 · Mcallen, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Promoting cultural awareness, education, and community engagement through cultural programs, scholarships, and human service initiatives.

Income
$110,172
Spending
$62,899
Reserves
22.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $19,597 spent. Juneteenth Cultural Celebration and Scholarship Program: The organization hosted its annual Juneteenth cultural celebration to promote community-wide cultural awareness, education, and civic engagement. The event brought together community members, local leaders, and supporters to celebrate African American heritage and history through cultural programming, community participation, and educational activities. Approximately 1,200 individuals attended the celebration and related activities. As part of the program, the organization awarded scholarships to graduating high school seniors to support their pursuit of higher education and recognize academic achievement and community involvement.
  2. $13,282 spent. Community Closet: Providing gently used clothing and essential items to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. Through community donations and volunteer support, the program distributes clothing and basic necessities to those in need. During the year, more than 150 individuals were served through clothing distributions and outreach activities.
  3. $15,000 spent. Community Engagement and Outreach Programs: The organization ran several community outreach programs focused on civic engagement, collaboration, and community service. Activities included financial literacy workshops, small business development discussions, and cultural programs. Additional outreach included First Friday networking events, Thanksgiving meal distributions providing approximately 320 meals to seniors, food donations totaling more than 214 pounds to the UTRGV student food pantry, participation in city and county proclamations, community service activities such as the Restlawn Cemetery cleanup, and collaboration with other nonprofit organizations to support community initiatives. These activities support the organization's mission to strengthen community connections, promote cultural awareness, and expand opportunities for underserved populations.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 June 2020.

    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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