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Virtues Matter Inc

EIN 86-1407670 · Kensington, MD

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

Points to look into

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

IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO CULTIVATE AND APPLY VITRTUES IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIFE

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
6 of 6 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
0 of 10
Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

JOHNS HOPKINS INNOVATION FUND - WOMBWORK PRODUCTIONS AND VIRTUES MATTER WERE AWARDED A THREE YEAR GRANT TO WORK WITH COHORTS OF PEOPLE IN EARLY RECOVERY, AND WILL PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND HEALING SPACES THAT ENHANCE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELLBEING TO TRANSFORM VIOLENCE TO VIRTUES IN THE BALTIMORE, MD AREA.THIS GRANT WAS COMPLETED AND ENDED IN 2023.
$24,934 spent. VIRTUES MATTER SUPPORTS THE WAYFARER FOUNDATION AND THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE THROUGH A SERIES OF LEADERSHIP AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS. OUR PRIMIARY GOAL IS TO SUPPORT A COHORT OF SELECT NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS USING THE "FIVE STRATEGIES" OF THE VIRTUES PROJECT TO INSPIRE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, (A) HOPE, (B) CREATE A CLIMAE OF JUSTICE AND UNITY, AND (C) OFFER TOOLS AND STRATEGIES THAT HELP BUILD COMMUNIITIES OF CARING AND CHARACTER.
$8,337 spent. VIRTUES CARDS APP - DEVELOPED NEXT GENERATION COMPUTER SOFTWARE APP OF THE "VIRTUES CARDS" WHICH ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS, EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND OTHERS TO ACCESS WORLDWIDE THE DATABASE OF CORE VALUES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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