Financials
VBC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 86-2179204), determined exempt by the IRS on April 1, 2021. Our determination letter, Form 990 filings, and third-party transparency profiles are linked below.
IRS
Verify VBC's 501(c)(3) status and IRS determination on the Tax Exempt Organization Search.
Verify on IRS.gov →Candid
Full nonprofit profile on Candid (formerly GuideStar), with mission, programs, and finances.
View on Candid →Charity Navigator
VBC is listed on Charity Navigator. The org is not yet rated because Charity Navigator requires multiple years of Form 990 (not 990-EZ) filings.
View on Charity Navigator →From Form 990-EZ filed February 13, 2025.
Total revenue
$18,503
Total expenses
$22,253
Net assets (EOY)
$13,601
98.6% of FY2024 expenses were direct program services (member network, advertising, and chapter operations). Source: Form 990-EZ Part III line 32 + Schedule O.
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets (EOY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $18,503 | $22,253 | $13,601 |
| FY2023 | $20,734 | $16,382 | $17,350 |
| FY2022 | $16,920 | $14,945 | $12,998 |
| FY2021 | $16,385 | $5,362 | $11,023 |
Revenue is 100% from contributions. VBC has carried no debt across all filed years and passes the IRS public-support test at 100% under § 509(a)(2).
Governance
Marc Arrington (President), Josh Johnson (Treasurer), Michael Kelsey + David Hamill (Directors). Zero officer or director compensation per Form 990-EZ.
Request additional records
Federal law requires VBC to make our three most recent Form 990 filings and our application for exemption (Form 1023) available for public inspection. Request a copy at info@therealvbc.org.
