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Goodness Village

EIN 85-2812754 · Livermore, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Goodness Village offers permanent supportive housing to chronically unsheltered individuals. The Village includes 28 self-contained tiny homes a community gathering space and onsite staff offices. The program provides round-the-clock staff support access to mental health services and vocational training opportunities. The programs compassionate approach addresses the complex needs of its residents fostering a sense of stability and empowerment.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
21
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$157,428, executive dir

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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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. $1.1 million spent. Goodness Village provides permanent supportive housing for individuals experiencing chronic unsheltered homelessness combining dignified stable housing with wraparound services designed to promote long-term stability improved health outcomes and community reintegration. Located on the CrossWinds Church campus in Livermore California the Village consists of 28 tiny homes shared community gathering spaces and onsite staff offices. The program is intentionally designed for individuals who meet the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD definition of chronic homelessness-those living with disabling conditions who have experienced prolonged or repeated episodes of unsheltered homelessness. Goodness Village offers 24 7 onsite staff presence intensive case management access to mental health and recovery resources community meals life-skills support and an onsite vocational program. Since opening in June 2021 Goodness Village has served 47 individuals who were previously chronically unsheltered. The program demonstrates strong housing stability outcomes with approximately 50% of participants residing at Goodness Village since its opening in 2021. As of December 31 2025 23 of the 28 residents had remained housed for over 12 consecutive months an important benchmark for long-term housing stability among high-acuity populations. In addition to housing stability participants have demonstrated improved mental health increased access to employment and income strengthened social connections and enhanced overall quality of life. Goodness Village addresses a complex public health and housing crisis through a trauma-informed community-based model and continues to demonstrate meaningful measurable outcomes for individuals who have historically faced the greatest barriers to housing stability.

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? 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? 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 October 2020.

    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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