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Village Life

EIN 86-1460712 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

We are a public charity that primarily serves the Bayview Hunters Point Neighborhood of San Francisco We mentor young people to see their self worth and discover their design and purpose We create opportunities to activate their leadership in ways that serve and add value to the community We encourage youth identity formation and brotherhood We provide enriching experiences and workforce development training and support youth in their transition to adulthood We also provide supports and hold events that support the broader community

Income
$52,648
Spending
$56,297
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$14,000, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
  1. $35,056 spent. Our biggest objective is youth empowerment Our goal is to 1 Teach morals build character address trauma and help young people navigate the brokenness of this world 2 We create a support structure that empowers young people to make healthy and healing life choices 3 We encourage each person to use their gifts and develop new skills We meet 2-3 days a week after school and on weekends Activities include homework time hangouts video games sharing a meal etc group discussions field trips camping trips outdoor recreation a video game and computer-building club and community-based volunteering We collaborated with 2 other organizations to teach a curriculum on service and leadership and hold events and activities for youth We received donated rent space valued at 16000 We received donated services valued at 3710
  2. $10,992 spent. Another major objective is workforce development We provide volunteer opportunities for professionals as well as a paid internship for youth that interweaves personal mentorship job skills training and community investment We partnered with a professionals who led our youth through hands-on projects
  3. $5,201 spent. Community Engagement is our 3rd major objective and our goal is to uplift and invest in our community In 2024 we hosted park socials did street sweeping and collaborated with other organizations including volunteering in a community garden and hosting a large outdoor event We engaged an estimated 70 youth and 50 adult community members

Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 October 2021.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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