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A Vision for You Inc

EIN 87-1066569 · Louisville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • 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

To empower the homeless addicted maladjusted and mentally ill to lead productive lives through education self-help treatment or any other available resource

Income
$215,067
Spending
$535,668
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
-33.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$140,000, president executive director

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: 23 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 3549% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 149% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 188% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% 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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (mental health, 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $77,471 spent. The Chase M. Daub Center is a community-based service facility operated by A Vision For You Inc. to support individuals experiencing homelessness and those impacted by substance use disorder. The Center provides overnight emergency shelter beds to eligible individuals in need of safe stable housing as part of the organizations charitable mission to reduce homelessness and promote recovery and wellness. In addition to shelter services the Chase M. Daub Center hosts six weekly self-help support group meetings that offer peer-led encouragement accountability and ongoing recovery support. These services are provided without discrimination and are intended to advance public health personal stability and reintegration into the community.
  2. $75,324 spent. Halfway Three Quarter Housing for SUD population
  3. $75,321 spent. The Surrender Program is a peer-driven recovery support initiative operated by A Vision For You Inc. a nonprofit charitable organization. The program is designed to assist individuals affected by substance use disorder by providing structured non-clinical recovery support accountability and community-based guidance that promotes long-term sobriety and personal stability. In furtherance of the organizations charitable mission the Surrender Program offers recovery-focused peer mentorship group support life-skills development and connections to supportive resources that help participants rebuild healthy substance-free lives. The program also provides free housing and emergency shelter services to eligible individuals experiencing homelessness or unstable living conditions in order to reduce barriers to recovery and promote safety wellness and reintegration into the community. Services are provided without discrimination and are intended to advance public health by supporting vulnerable individuals in achieving sustained recovery and improved quality of life.
  4. $72,773 spent. MindBodySoul is an Intensive Outpatient Program IOP operated by A Vision For You Inc. to provide structured evidence-informed treatment and recovery support for individuals affected by substance use disorder. The program offers scheduled therapeutic services recovery education and ongoing support while allowing participants to remain in the community and maintain work or family responsibilities. MindBodySoul is designed to promote sobriety emotional wellness relapse prevention and long-term stability through a comprehensive approach addressing mental physical and spiritual health.

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 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 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 July 2022.

    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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