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Barrio Viejo Elderly Housing Inc

EIN 86-0984127 · Tucson, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

BARRIO VIEJO ELDERLY HOUSING, INC., AN ARIZONA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITH A SINGLE MISSION TO DEVELOP, OWN AND OPERATE 62 UNITS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING FOR VERY-LOW INCOME ELDERLY AND ELDERLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS UNDER HUD'S SECTION 202 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY PROGRAM. THE HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES ARE SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS, AND TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SECURITY, HAPPINESS AND USEFULNESS OF THE RESIDENTS IN LONGER LIVING, THE CHARGES FOR SUCH FACILITIES AND SERVICES TO BE PREDICATED UPON THE PROVISION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION THEREOF ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS. TO QUALIFY FOR OCCUPANCY, RESIDENTS MUST BE AT LEAST 62 YEARS OF AGE, OR OLDER, AND HAVE INCOME LEVELS AT OR BELOW 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN.

Income
$664,082
Spending
$638,741
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-64 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 204% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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 (1)
  1. $638,741 spent. BARRIO VEIJO ELDERLY HOUSING, INC. IS A SINGLE-PURPOSE 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED AND CONTINUES TO OPERATE 62 UNITS OF HOUSING UNDER HUD'S SECTION 202 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY PROGRAM. THE 62 UNITS ARE OCCUPIED BY VERY LOW-INCOME ELDERLY FAMILIES THAT QUALIFY AS VERY LOW INCOME; THOSE WHO ARE AT LEAST 62 YEARS OF AGE AND WHOSE INCOME LEVELS ARE AT OR BELOW 50% OF AREA MEDIAN. THE 62 UNITS ALSO CARRY PROJECT RENTAL ASSISTANCE (PRAC); QUALIFIED TENANTS PAY ONLY 1/3 OF THEIR ADJUSTED MONTHLY INCOME TOWARD RENT AND UTILITIES.

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 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 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 August 2000.

    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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