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Vita Valens Foundation Inc

EIN 84-3785951 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VITA VALENS' MISSION IS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE EMOTIONAL WELLBEING OF OLDER ADULTS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA. WE CONDUCT AND SUPPORT RESEARCH TO DEVELOP EQUITY-BASED SOLUTIONS AND PROGRAMMING TO FOSTER CONNECTIVITY AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS. VITA VALENS ADVANCES, RAISES AWARENESS AND SHARES DISCOVERIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO EXISTING BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING AND EMPOWERING OLDER ADULTS IN THEIR OWN HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

Income
$2,377
Spending
$56,972
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
70.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
3

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 70.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2297% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 99% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $53,426 spent. THE VITA VALENS' TEAM CREATES CONNECTED RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH WELLNESS CALLS WITH OLDER ADULTS. WE FOCUS ON HEALTH PROMOTING BEHAVIORS SUCH AS MEDICATION ADHERENCE, ANNUAL WELL VISIT COMPLETION, AND PREVENTATIVE CARE SCREENINGS. WE PROVIDE POSITIVE AND SUPPORTIVE OUTREACH AND CONTACT WITH OLDER ADULTS THROUGH VARIOUS METHODS, SUCH AS MAILING BIRTHDAY CARDS, MONTHLY WELLNESS CHECK INS AND OUTREACH AROUND SPECIFIC WELLNESS CAMPAIGNS AND GROUPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 July 2019.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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