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Vanderburgh Foundation Inc

EIN 93-4780165 · Webster, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to provide safe structured housing and supportive services for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. In 2024 we launched operations received our initial funding and begun building partnerships to expand access to quality recovery housing.

Income
$200,010
Spending
$195,025
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $105,000 spent. Provided 105,000 in grant funding to support recovery housing-related program activity in Greenfield Southbridge and Springfield Massachusetts. The funding supported MASH-certified sober living environments serving men in recovery from substance use disorder where financial instability unpaid rent obligations and unresolved repair and maintenance needs threatened continued operations. The funding helped satisfy landlord demands address property compliance and safety needs and preserve structured recovery housing access in underserved areas of Massachusetts. This intervention helped prevent displacement of residents and supported continued access to safe supportive housing during early recovery.
  2. $45,000 spent. Provided 45,000 in grant funding to support recovery housing-related program activity in Maine including sober living homes serving men in recovery from substance use disorder in the South Portland and Portland areas. The funding supported the preservation of 32 recovery housing beds by addressing significant program disruption and operational obligations and stabilizing the related recovery housing operations during a period of transition. Without this support the outstanding rent obligations may have prevented the continuation of these homes under new ownership. As a result of the funding the homes remained open and continued serving residents under stable leadership.
  3. $36,000 spent. Provided 36,000 in grant funding to support recovery housing-related program activity in Warwick and Pawtucket Rhode Island including RICARES-certified recovery residences serving both men and women in recovery from substance use disorder. Approximately 30% of female residents identify as survivors of domestic violence. The residences operate as NARR Level II programs offering peer-supported structured living. The funding supported significant improvements to safety systems and the basement level of the facility enabling a 30% increase in service capacity. This investment helped stabilize the homes operations and expanded access to supportive housing for women in early recovery facing compounded trauma and housing insecurity.

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 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 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 September 2025.

    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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