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Village Community Services

EIN 91-1459748 · Arlington, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VILLAGE COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPORTS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN ACHIEVING PERSONAL POTENTIAL AT HOME, WORK, AND IN COMMUNITY LIFE.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
169
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$99,925, exec. director - finance

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

Financial health

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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, 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 (5)
  1. $3.8 million spent. THE RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE, SUPPORT AND MENTORSHIP FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO NURTURE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PERSONAL GOALS/DREAMS, WHILE ENSURING HEALTH AND SAFETY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DAILY LIVING SUPPORT IN INDEPENDENT LIVING SETTINGS, HELPING INDIVIDUALS TO ENJOY FULL PARTICIPATION IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. PARTICIPANTS SERVED - 26
  2. $452,947 spent. THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED VOCATIONAL SUPPORT BY BUILDING JOB READINESS SKILLS IN ORDER TO SECURE PAID EMPLOYMENT AND/OR VOLUNTEER POSITIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND REHABILITATIVE NEEDS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES JOB COACHING AND ON-THE-JOB SUPPORT AS NEEDED. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES CONSULTATION AND ASSESSMENT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AND TRIBAL ASSOCIATIONS. PARTICIPANTS SERVED - 56
  3. $55,550 spent. OUTREACH AND TRAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE VILLAGE EXPERIENCE LEARNING CENTER (VELC), VOICES OF THE VILLAGE (VOV), AND TRAINING. VELC PROVIDES MUSIC AND ARTS ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCTS CLASSES IN ART, TECHNOLOGY, FINANCE, JOB SKILLS, AS WELL AS SOCIAL GATHERINGS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET CLIENT EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND INDEPENDENCE GOALS FOR RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS. VOV IS A BAND OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHICH HOSTS MUSICAL SESSIONS AND PERFORMS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT WESTERN WASHINGTON. TRAINING STAFF PROVIDE STATE-REQUIRED ORIENTATION, HANDS ON LEARNING, AND THE CORE CURRICULUM. IN ADDITION, VCS OFFERS ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO STAFF TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE SKILLS TO PROVIDE EXEMPLARY SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS. PARTICIPANTS SERVED - 165
  4. $75,739 spent. THE VILLAGE HOUSING PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2024. THE PROGRAM'S FOCUS IS TO GENERATE A COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING SHORTAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN WASHINGTON STATE BY ACQUIRING AND OPERATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS.
  5. $69,748 spent. THE VILLAGE MUSIC AND ARTS PROGRAM OFFERS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE AND PERFORM MUSIC. THE PROGRAM'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY AND INCLUSION THROUGH INTERACTIVE MUSIC AND ART. THE VILLAGE MUSIC AND ARTS PROGRAM INCLUDES WEEKLY MUSICAL JAM SESSIONS, A MONTHLY "EVENING WITH THE ARTS" EVENT, AND VOICES OF THE VILLAGE PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE. OTHER PROGRAMS CONSIST OF SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 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 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 2024.

    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 August 1994.

    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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