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Found Village

We create conditions for young people to thrive. We do this by creating a community of care for young people who have not achieved success despite the efforts …

Youth Development Cincinnati, OH EIN: 814106901 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Found Village

Together with our partners, Found Village is transforming lives by empowering youth to break free from poverty. Explore our mission and join the movement!

Founded
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

We create conditions for young people to thrive. We do this by creating a community of care for young people who have not achieved success despite the efforts of other agencies. Our vision is to ensure that every young person and their future generations are no longer system involved and living a full life.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 54%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.54
Program$0.54

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Found Village has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 88% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Found Village is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Cincinnati, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 814106901. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Found Village's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 814106901. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Found Village has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Found Village is located in Cincinnati, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Found Village has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 54% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Found Village is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Found Village. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Found Village holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 54% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Together with our partners, Found Village is transforming lives by empowering youth to break free from poverty. Explore our mission and join the movement! Found Village is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 54% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Found Village are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Found Village is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814106901, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
54% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
19

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

IL
Iloba N•••••
CoExecutive Director

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Graffiti with antisemitic phrases found at village hall, 9/11 memorial in Wisconsin - Yahoo
May 2026
www.yahoo.com
Warner Bros. Reaches $57 Million Deal With Village Roadshow Over ‘Matrix Resurrections’ Legal Battle - The Hollywood Rep
May 2026
www.hollywoodreporter.com
Audit uncovers payroll errors and unapproved leave in village of Youngstown - WGRZ
Apr 2026
www.wgrz.com
Suspected unexploded item found at village recycling centre - Cambridge News
Mar 2026
www.cambridge-news.co.uk
Lost for 800 years - but found in a village rockery - The Northern Echo
Mar 2026
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk
Missing 12-year-old found - Village News Homepage
Feb 2026
www.villagenews.com
UPDATE: Benji is found - Village News Homepage
Jan 2026
www.villagenews.com
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Emmerdale spoiler: A body is found in the village - Digital Spy
Dec 2025
www.digitalspy.com
Ridgefield's Village Smoke Shop is caught selling cannabis, two charged, police say - CTPost
Oct 2025
www.ctpost.com
Ridgefield's Village Smoke Shop is caught selling cannabis, two charged, police say - CT Insider
Oct 2025
www.ctinsider.com
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 26 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 26 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Found Village

What is Found Village?
Found Village is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cincinnati, United States. Together with our partners, Found Village is transforming lives by empowering youth to break free from poverty. Explore our mission and join the movement!
When was Found Village founded?
Found Village was founded in 2016.
Who leads Found Village?
Iloba Nzekwu serves as CoExecutive Director.
Where is Found Village located?
Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, United States.
What is Found Village's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 54% of expenses go to program services.
Is Found Village trustworthy?
Found Village has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Found Village's registration number?
IRS EIN: 814106901.
What is Found Village's website?
http://www.foundvillage.org