Vita Nova Inc
- Assets
- $6.1m
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Founding
- 11/1998
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 65-0298299
Organization Overview
Vita Nova Inc, operating under the name Vita Nova Village I II III Vita Nova Independent Living Services Inc, is located in West Palm Beach, FL. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Vita Nova Village I II III Vita Nova Independent Living Services Inc employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vita Nova Village I II III Vita Nova Independent Living Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Vita Nova Village I II III Vita Nova Independent Living Services Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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 SUPPORTS 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 84 YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH VITA NOVA INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES THIS YEAR. > 52% OF YOUNG ADULTS INVOLVED IN PESS [POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION & SUPPORTS] WERE ALSO EMPLOYED AT LEAST PART-TIME. > 11% OF YOUNG ADULTS INVOLVED IN PESS [POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION & SUPPORTS] EARNED A COLLEGE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE (7 TOTAL). > 5 NEW YOUNG ADULTS WERE HOUSED THROUGH FYI [FOSTERING YOUTH TO INDEPENDENCE] HUD PROGRAM. > 97% OVERALL CLIENT SATISFACTION INDICATED BY YOUNG ADULTS SERVED.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDING THRIFT STORE OPERATIONS.
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 SUPPORTS 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 84 YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH VITA NOVA INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES THIS YEAR. > 52% OF YOUNG ADULTS INVOLVED IN PESS [POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION & SUPPORTS] WERE ALSO EMPLOYED AT LEAST PART-TIME. > 11% OF YOUNG ADULTS INVOLVED IN PESS [POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION & SUPPORTS] EARNED A COLLEGE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE (7 TOTAL). > 5 NEW YOUNG ADULTS WERE HOUSED THROUGH FYI [FOSTERING YOUTH TO INDEPENDENCE] HUD PROGRAM. > 97% OVERALL CLIENT SATISFACTION INDICATED BY YOUNG ADULTS SERVED.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDING THRIFT STORE OPERATIONS.
VITA NOVA VILLAGEVITA NOVA VILLAGE IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS LEARN TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN FIVE CORE AREAS: FINANCIAL LITERACY, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND HEALTH & WELLNESS. AT VITA NOVA VILLAGE, YOUTH CONNECT WITH A HOUSING CASE MANAGER TO LEARN DAILY ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS RANGING FROM COOKING, CLEANING, MANAGING PERSONAL FINANCES, TO EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. VITA NOVA SERVED A TOTAL OF 160 YOUTH IN VITA NOVA HOUSING AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THIS YEAR. VITA NOVA VILLAGE TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVED 49 YOUTH. > 98% OF YOUTH IN VITA NOVA HOUSING COMPLETED FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING. > 100% OF YOUTH WHO LIVE AT VITA NOVA HOUSING RECEIVED LIFE SKILL TRAINING IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, HOUSING AND FINANCIAL.YOUTH HOMELESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP):VITA NOVA OPERATES RAPID REHOUSING, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS THROUGH YHDP. VITA NOVA SERVED 111 YOUTH THROUGH YHDP DIVERSION, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND RAPID RE-HOUSING.
VITA NOVA VILLAGEVITA NOVA VILLAGE IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS LEARN TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN FIVE CORE AREAS: FINANCIAL LITERACY, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND HEALTH & WELLNESS. AT VITA NOVA VILLAGE, YOUTH CONNECT WITH A HOUSING CASE MANAGER TO LEARN DAILY ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS RANGING FROM COOKING, CLEANING, MANAGING PERSONAL FINANCES, TO EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. VITA NOVA SERVED A TOTAL OF 160 YOUTH IN VITA NOVA HOUSING AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THIS YEAR. VITA NOVA VILLAGE TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVED 49 YOUTH. > 98% OF YOUTH IN VITA NOVA HOUSING COMPLETED FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING. > 100% OF YOUTH WHO LIVE AT VITA NOVA HOUSING RECEIVED LIFE SKILL TRAINING IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, HOUSING AND FINANCIAL.YOUTH HOMELESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP):VITA NOVA OPERATES RAPID REHOUSING, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS THROUGH YHDP. VITA NOVA SERVED 111 YOUTH THROUGH YHDP DIVERSION, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND RAPID RE-HOUSING.
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 650 YOUTH DURING THE CURRENT YEAR.> 96% OF DISCONNECTED YOUTH INCREASED SUPPORT NETWORKS RELATED TO SCHOOL AND WORK AS EVIDENCED BY JOB MAINTENANCE, AND PRE/POST TESTING. > 95% OF DISCONNECTED YOUTH INCREASED EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AS REPORTED ON POST TESTING. > 86% OF DISCONNECTED YOUTH GAINED EMPLOYMENT OR ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.> 100% OF ALL YOUTH AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS PARTICIPATE IN INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES RESULTING IN LINKAGES TO COMMUNITY SUPPORTS.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:> THE SOUP KITCHEN IN BOYNTON BEACH, FL AS FOR 2023 NUMBERS, VITA NOVA INC. HAD 21 INDIVIDUALS GRADUATE FROM THE LIFTUP PROGRAM. ALL OF THOSE THAT GRADUATED PASSED THE SERV SAFE EXAM!> WE SERVED 650 YOUNG PEOPLE, AND 415 OF THOSE YOUTH WERE NEW TO HOMELESSNESS.> OUR DROP-IN CENTER ADDED A SHOWER TO ALLOW OUR YOUTH TO HAVE A SAFE AND CLEAN PLACE TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR PERSONAL HYGIENE
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 650 YOUTH DURING THE CURRENT YEAR.> 96% OF DISCONNECTED YOUTH INCREASED SUPPORT NETWORKS RELATED TO SCHOOL AND WORK AS EVIDENCED BY JOB MAINTENANCE, AND PRE/POST TESTING. > 95% OF DISCONNECTED YOUTH INCREASED EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AS REPORTED ON POST TESTING. > 86% OF DISCONNECTED YOUTH GAINED EMPLOYMENT OR ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.> 100% OF ALL YOUTH AT RISK OF OR EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS PARTICIPATE IN INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES RESULTING IN LINKAGES TO COMMUNITY SUPPORTS.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:> THE SOUP KITCHEN IN BOYNTON BEACH, FL AS FOR 2023 NUMBERS, VITA NOVA INC. HAD 21 INDIVIDUALS GRADUATE FROM THE LIFTUP PROGRAM. ALL OF THOSE THAT GRADUATED PASSED THE SERV SAFE EXAM!> WE SERVED 650 YOUNG PEOPLE, AND 415 OF THOSE YOUTH WERE NEW TO HOMELESSNESS.> OUR DROP-IN CENTER ADDED A SHOWER TO ALLOW OUR YOUTH TO HAVE A SAFE AND CLEAN PLACE TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR PERSONAL HYGIENE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Murray Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Anthony Marino Jr CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Vassilia Binensztok Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Mcknight Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Branch Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristy Pressly N/g Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $40,544 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $77,504 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,785,312 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,993,048 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,896,408 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $58,168 |
| Investment income | $36,200 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $63,635 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,054,411 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $351,678 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,411 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,290,631 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,790 |
| Other employee benefits | $186,819 |
| Payroll taxes | $121,963 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,451 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,085 |
| Fees for services: Other | $72,281 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,424 |
| Office expenses | $150,887 |
| Information technology | $36,198 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $531,109 |
| Travel | $28,645 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $30,817 |
| Interest | $2,884 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $196,084 |
| Insurance | $94,633 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,543,681 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $362,043 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $250 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $974,085 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $30,365 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,005,152 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $882,884 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $836,499 |
| Total assets | $6,091,278 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,684 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $14,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $26,232 |
| Other liabilities | $918,644 |
| Total liabilities | $1,026,560 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,998,306 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,066,412 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,091,278 |