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← VITA NOVA INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by VITA NOVA INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$3,885,891
Total expenses
$4,062,425
Contributions and grants received
$3,782,229
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$59,139
Investment income
$27,318
Other revenue
$17,205
Total assets, end of year
$5,883,537
Total liabilities, end of year
$842,646
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$5,040,891
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$3,258,631
Management and general expenses
$529,377
Fundraising expenses
$274,417
Program service expenses (Part III)
$3,258,631

Program services were 80.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $40,544

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $119,474

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $228,000

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $2,117,498

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,276,713

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $9,800

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Client Service Fees

    total $59,139 · related or exempt $59,139

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $27,318 · excluded $27,318

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $110,507

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $119,474

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $93,302

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $17,205 · excluded $17,205

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $467,978 · program services $341,669 · management and general $83,133 · fundraising $43,176

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,410,473 · program services $1,021,481 · management and general $257,709 · fundraising $131,283

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $8,554 · program services $6,195 · management and general $1,563 · fundraising $796

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $227,566 · program services $193,974 · management and general $16,465 · fundraising $17,127

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $124,292 · program services $84,974 · management and general $27,754 · fundraising $11,564

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $3,354 · program services $2,005 · management and general $1,243 · fundraising $106

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $40,970 · program services $26,282 · management and general $13,296 · fundraising $1,392

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $7,372 · management and general $7,372

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $151,930 · program services $99,852 · management and general $46,412 · fundraising $5,666

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $9,685 · program services $3,489 · management and general $757 · fundraising $5,439

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $145,336 · program services $95,658 · management and general $27,887 · fundraising $21,791

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $53,700 · program services $45,186 · management and general $4,813 · fundraising $3,701

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $600,296 · program services $565,051 · management and general $16,667 · fundraising $18,578

  • 17 · Travel

    total $23,459 · program services $9,702 · management and general $11,189 · fundraising $2,568

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $24,265 · program services $11,010 · management and general $5,805 · fundraising $7,450

  • 20 · Interest

    total $2,332 · program services $2,332

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $204,069 · program services $202,103 · management and general $1,652 · fundraising $314

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $102,710 · program services $98,975 · management and general $1,870 · fundraising $1,865

  • 24a · Other expenses: Resident Assistance

    total $352,621 · program services $352,650 · management and general -$89 · fundraising $60

  • 24b · Other expenses: Repairs and Maintenance

    total $101,463 · program services $96,043 · management and general $3,879 · fundraising $1,541

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $362,043 · end of year $51,921

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $250 · end of year $92,893

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $974,085 · end of year $1,079,792

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $30,365 · end of year $47,444

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $4,700,296

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,720,755

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $3,005,152 · end of year $2,979,541

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $882,884 · end of year $955,538

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $836,499 · end of year $676,408

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $67,684 · end of year $66,529

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $14,000 · end of year $8,000

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $26,232 · end of year $20,412

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $918,644 · end of year $747,705

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $3,998,306 · end of year $3,972,257

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,066,412 · end of year $1,068,634

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

Vita Nova is a safe bridge to independence for former foster care, LGBTQ and other homeless youth ages 18-25 in Palm Beach County through supportive housing, education, employment and life skills training.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Vita Nova is a safe bridge to independence for former foster care, (continued on Schedule O)LGBTQ and other homeless youth ages 18-25 in Palm Beach County through supportive housing, education, employment and life skills training.

  • Vita Nova Independent Living Services (VNILS)Vita Nova is the county's main provider for young adults from the foster care system, choosing Post-Secondary Education Supports and Services (PESS) and Aftercare Services. Young adults in the PESS program receive assistance with enrolling, maintaining, and completing their post-secondary education, including certification for a trade. This program also assists young adults with financial literacy, housing, and other support to help them complete their education. Young adults enrolled in Aftercare Services receive support from Vita Nova in the areas of housing, mental health, wellness, tutoring, substance abuse, counseling, and financial assistance. Both services provide a bridge for young adults between the ages of 18 and 23 years old so they can continue to get help after traditional child welfare services have ended. Finally, Vita Nova currently provides case management services for the Fostering Youth to Independence (FYI) HUD Program. Individuals in this program receive a three-year housing choice voucher through HUD, and for the first eighteen months, they receive case management services from a Vita Nova Life Coach.Vita Nova served 102 young adults through Vita Nova Independent Living Services this year. > 65% of young adults involved in PESS [Post-Secondary Education & Supports]. > 50% of young adults utilize Aftercare services. > 65% of young adults were enrolled full time at an approved post-secondary educational institution. > 94% Overall Client Satisfaction indicated by young adults served.

    Expenses $509,561

  • Vita Nova HousingVita Nova Housing is a transformative program designed to empower youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by helping them develop the skills necessary to live independently. The program focuses on five core areas: financial literacy, social and emotional health, vocational training, educational planning, and health and wellness.Through Vita Nova Housing, youth are connected with dedicated housing case managers and receive hands-on training in essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, managing personal finances, preparing for employment, and maintaining physical and mental well-being.This year, Vita Nova proudly housed and supported a total of 134 youth across its housing and assistance programs-demonstrating the organization's ongoing commitment to long-term, sustainable impact.Vita Nova Village Transitional Living served 53 young adults, providing stable housing and comprehensive life-skills development to support their journey toward independence.Through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP)including Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, and Diversion services - 58 youth received individualized housing support.FAA Permanent Supportive Housing offered long-term stability to 9 youth.Boynton Beach Youth Haven provided 14 youth with rental assistance and case management services.The Housing Plus Low-Acuity Youth Program supported 18 youth in low-barrier, supportive housing environments.Key Outcomes:Youth in Vita Nova Housing gain valuable financial literacy skills to manage their money confidently and responsibly.Every resident receives comprehensive life skills training that prepares them for success in employment, education, housing stability, health, and overall well-being.The Vita Nova Housing Team continues to be a beacon of hope offering not just housing, but empowerment, opportunity, and the critical tools young people need to achieve a self-sufficient future.

    Expenses $837,511 · Revenue $59,139

  • The SpotVita Nova operates the only drop-in center for homeless youth and youth at-risk of homelessness in Palm Beach County, called the Spot. The Spot is in West Palm Beach where it is a safe and non-judgmental center for youth ages 18-25 years old. The Spot team readily provides access to many of the services and resources required to help transition a youth quickly from experiencing homelessness to safe housing and aid with basic needs. The Spot team consists of an Intake Specialist providing youth with their initial contact for services and assessment of their needs, a Licensed Clinical Therapist to address overall wellness, a Health Care Specialist helping youth find affordable health care insurance and connections to health care professionals and services, Employment Case Managers to help youth connect to employment opportunities, life skills, and education assistance; and an Outreach Coordinator that provides linkage to the community to provide resources and information on services that is provided by the Spot to other organizations and community youth. The Spot features a computer lab, shower, music therapy room, laundry services, clothing closet, kitchen, and food pantry with shelf stable foods and fresh produce and meats, hygiene, and health essentials.The Spot served 450 youth during the current year.> 81% of Disconnected youth received Pathways to Employment referrals connecting them with employment opportunities including job search skills training and post placement support. > 47% of Disconnected youth received Mental Health referrals including trauma informed care.> 46% of Disconnected youth received Healthcare Coordination referrals and assistance. > 100% of all youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness participate in Intake and Assessment services resulting in linkages to community supports.The Spot drop in center provided the following services:> 644 Clothing Closet units to 127 unduplicated youth providing them with basic clothing needs as well as appropriate apparel for job interviews and on the job requirements.> 1,797 Food pantry units to 211 unduplicated young people offering them healthy nutritional food and hygiene products that are otherwise not available to them.> 405 on site showers to 81 unduplicated homeless youth in our safe and clean place to take care of their personal hygiene.

    Expenses $1,911,559

  • Other accomplishments including thrift store operations.

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Larry Dugan CPA

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Vassilia Binensztok

    Vice Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 2 related

  • Sarah McKnight

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 2 related

  • Michael Branch

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 2 related

  • Kristy Pressly

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Kathleen Spears

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Jose Coto

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 2 related

  • Toby Pina

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 2 related

  • Edward DeVarona

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Kevin McGann

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Jeff DeMario

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $182,065
    From this org
    $169,888
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,177
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $153,888
    Bonus
    $16,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,050
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,127
    Filer's total
    $182,065

  • Dorla Leslie

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $152,830
    From this org
    $141,055
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,775
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $126,012
    Bonus
    $15,043
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $3,848
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,927
    Filer's total
    $152,830

  • Darlene Williamson

    COO

    Total calculated
    $105,958
    From this org
    $103,053
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,905
    Hours/week
    40

  • Ashley Kerwin Berry

    Dir Development and Community Relations

    Total calculated
    $115,706
    From this org
    $105,094
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,612
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 3
Also compensation is evaluated by the Executive Committee of the Board.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
6 July 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202521919349301452

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