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Vista Village Inc

EIN 84-3029795 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THIS ORGANIZATION'S MAIN ACTIVITIES WILL BE TO MAINTAIN A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY THAT SERVES AS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS POPULATION. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPING THE COMMUNITY, CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, BUILDING THE COMMUNITY, THEN PROVIDING A HOME AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO AS MANY HOMELESS RESIDENTS AS POSSIBLE. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY SECRETARY JUAN JOSE PEREZ AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS. THE ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED AT A PIECE OF LAND THAT HAS BEEN PURCHASED FOR THIS PURPOSE, LOCATED OFF OF REFUGEE ROAD IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. 100% OF OUR TIME WILL BE DEDICATED TO SERVING THE HOMELESS RESIDENTS. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BE FUNDED PRIVATELY AND 100% OF THE MONEY DONATED WILL BE SPENT ON THESE ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES FURTHER OUR PURPOSE BY HELPING HOMELESS PEOPLE GET OFF OF THE STREETS AND INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL THAT WE ARE STRIVING FOR IS TO ERADICATE HOMELESSNESS IN COLUMBUS, OHIO.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$556,213
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
2
Volunteers
40

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 66% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $543,028 spent. VISTA VILLAGE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A STRUCTURED, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS REBUILD THEIR LIVES AND TRANSITION TO LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES ADULTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO HOUSING STABILITY, INCLUDING HOMELESSNESS, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, INCARCERATION, FOSTER CARE INVOLVEMENT, AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. VISTA VILLAGE OPERATES A TINY HOME COMMUNITY THAT OFFERS STABLE, DIGNIFIED HOUSING IN A SOBER, GOAL-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT. EACH RESIDENT LIVES IN A PRIVATE, FULLY FURNISHED TINY HOME AND PARTICIPATES IN A STRUCTURED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE RECOVERY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY, WHILE WORKING TOWARD GRADUATION INTO INDEPENDENT LIVING WITHIN 1824 MONTHS. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES HOUSING WITH COMPREHENSIVE, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES DELIVERED THROUGH ONSITE PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT; PRIMARY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; WORKFORCE READINESS AND JOB TRAINING; FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION; AND ASSISTANCE WITH BENEFITS, LEGAL NEEDS, AND TRANSITION PLANNING. ALL SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO EACH RESIDENTS INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND NEEDS. VISTA VILLAGE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A STRUCTURED, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY THAT HELPS INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS REBUILD THEIR LIVES AND TRANSITION TO LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES ADULTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO HOUSING STABILITY, INCLUDING HOMELESSNESS, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, INCARCERATION, FOSTER CARE INVOLVEMENT, AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. VISTA VILLAGE OPERATES A TINY HOME COMMUNITY THAT OFFERS STABLE, DIGNIFIED HOUSING IN A SOBER, GOAL-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT. EACH RESIDENT LIVES IN A PRIVATE, FULLY FURNISHED TINY HOME AND PARTICIPATES IN A STRUCTURED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE RECOVERY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY, WHILE WORKING TOWARD GRADUATION INTO INDEPENDENT LIVING WITHIN 1824 MONTHS. THE PROGRAM INTEGRATES HOUSING WITH COMPREHENSIVE, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES DELIVERED THROUGH ONSITE PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT; PRIMARY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH; WORKFORCE READINESS AND JOB TRAINING; FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION; AND ASSISTANCE WITH BENEFITS, LEGAL NEEDS, AND TRANSITION PLANNING. ALL SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO EACH RESIDENTS INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND NEEDS.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2022.

    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 December 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 September 2022.

    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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