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Victory in the City

EIN 99-3419321 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES AIMED AT CONNECTING WITH AT-RISK INNER-CITY TEENAGERS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH TOOLS FOR CHANGE. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, SUCH AS TUTORING, MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING THAT PROMOTE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE SUCCESS. BY ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACED BY THESE TEENS, SUCH AS EXPOSURE TO CRIME, POVERTY, AND LIMITED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO CREATE A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT. THIS ACTIVITY IS CHARITABLE BECAUSE IT ADDRESSES ISSUES RELATED TO THE RELIEF OF THE POOR AND DISTRESSED, AS WELL AS THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE. ACCORDING TO THE IRS, ACTIVITIES THAT LESSEN NEIGHBORHOOD TENSIONS AND COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION, ESPECIALLY FOR AT-RISK YOUTH, ALIGN WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Income
$368,249
Spending
$209,745
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$63,858, ceo/president

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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (2)
  1. $124,763 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES AIMED AT CONNECTING WITH AT-RISK INNER-CITY TEENAGERS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH TOOLS FOR CHANGE. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, SUCH AS TUTORING, MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING THAT PROMOTE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE SUCCESS. BY ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FACED BY THESE TEENS, SUCH AS EXPOSURE TO CRIME, POVERTY, AND LIMITED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO CREATE A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES GROWTH AND EMPOWERMENT.
  2. $53,891 spent. THE VCITY CAFE PROGRAM IS A 4-WEEK INTENSIVE TRAINING COURSE DESIGNED TO EQUIP PARTICIPANTS WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO BECOME PROFICIENT BARISTAS. THE CURRICULUM IS STRUCTURED TO BALANCE PRACTICAL SKILLS WITH MANAGERIAL TRAINING, ENSURING PARTICIPANTS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WHILE ALSO LEARNING HOW TO MANAGE A COFFEE SHOP ENVIRONMENT.

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 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 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 January 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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