VITA NOVA INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

2724 N AUSTRALIAN AVE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407-4501

In care of

% JEFF DEMARIO

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Jeff DeMario, 2724 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Signed the 990

Jeff DeMario, CEO

Phone

(561) 689-0035

Website

www.vitanovainc.org

Return prepared by

Holyfield & Thomas LLC

Mission

Vita Nova empowers young adults (ages 18-25) who are experiencing homelessness to reclaim their futures by providing safe housing, transformative education, career readiness, and a nurturing community.

Program accomplishments

• Vita Nova HousingVita Nova provides comprehensive housing and supportive services dedicated to empowering youth who are experiencing homelessness or those at risk of homelessness to achieve long-term independence and self-sufficiency. Each housing program focuses on five core areas of youth development: financial literacy, social and emotional well-being, vocational development, educational planning, and health and wellness.Participants are paired with dedicated Housing Case Managers who provide individualized support, advocacy, and guidance throughout their journey. Youth receive hands-on instruction in essential life skills, including budgeting and financial management, meal planning and cooking, household maintenance, employment readiness, educational advancement, and strategies to support their physical and mental well-being. These services equip young adults with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to successfully transition into independent adulthood.During this reporting period, Vita Nova Housing proudly served and housed 189 youth across its housing and supportive service programs, reflecting the organization's continued commitment to creating lasting, positive outcomes for young people experiencing housing instability.The Vita Nova Village Transitional Living Program provided stable housing and comprehensive life-skills development to 59 community and former foster youth, promoting personal growth, self-sufficiency, and successful transitions to permanent housing.The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) provided 57 youth with housing, rental assistance, and intensive case management through a unique joint-component Transitional Housing to Rapid Re-Housing (TH-RRH) model designed to quickly stabilize their housing situation and promote long-term success.The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) 7-Bed Program provided 7 youth who have disabling conditions with safe, stable, long-term housing coupled with ongoing supportive services to help them maintain housing stability, improve overall well-being, and achieve their personal and professional goals.The Housing Plus Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program provided long-term housing stability and supportive services to 28 youth who have disabling conditions, helping young adults maintain safe, stable housing while building the skills necessary for continued independence.The Housing Plus Low-Acuity Program provided Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) and case management services to 24 youth through low-barrier, supportive housing environments designed to promote housing stability, personal growth, and successful transitions toward self-sufficiency.The Creating Housing Opportunities (CHO) Program provided 14 individuals with move-in rental assistance through partnership with the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County Key Outcomes:Youth participating in Vita Nova Housing programs develop essential financial literacy skills that empower them to manage their finances confidently, make informed decisions, and build a foundation for long-term financial stability.Each resident receives comprehensive life-skills training designed to support success in employment, education, housing stability, health, and overall well-being. Through individualized support and skill development, youth are equipped with the tools needed to navigate adulthood and achieve their personal goals.The Vita Nova Housing Team continues to serve as a source of hope and opportunity, providing more than housing by delivering the guidance, resources, and supportive services young people need to build a stable, independent, and self-sufficient future.
  Expenses $2,092,992 · revenue $78,114
• The Spot Drop-In CenterVita Nova's the Spot is the only drop-in center in Palm Beach County dedicated to serving youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Located in West Palm Beach, The Spot provides a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment for young adults ages 1825, offering immediate access to essential resources, supportive services, and connections that help youth transition from homelessness to safe and stable housing.The Spot team provides comprehensive, youth-centered support tailored to meet each youth's unique needs. A team of Intake and Outreach Peer Support Specialists serve as the initial point of contact, leveraging knowledge gained from their own lived experiences to connect with youth in a meaningful and nonjudgmental manner, conduct assessments, identify appropriate services and resources, and make necessary referrals. The Spot team also includes a Youth Engagement & Community Resource Officer who assists youth in accessing essential resources and remaining actively engaged in services; Career Coaches and a Securing Our Future Initiative (SOFI) Case Manager who connect youth to employment opportunities, life-skills development, educational supports, and vocational training opportunities; a Health Care Specialist, who assists youth with accessing affordable health insurance, healthcare providers, and medical resources; and a Licensed Clinical Therapist who supports youth's emotional wellness and mental health needs.The Spot offers a wide range of supportive amenities designed to address immediate needs while promoting long-term stability and independence. The center features a computer lab, shower facilities, music therapy room, laundry facilities, clothing closet, kitchen, and food pantry stocked with shelf-stable foods, fresh produce, meats, and essential health and hygiene items. 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. Vita Nova's robust network of community partners also provides youth with access to additional on-site resources, including a GED Center and various health and wellness services, such primary and psychiatric care, STI testing, and prevention education.The Sleep Spot is an innovative new pilot program designed to increase stability and reduce exposure to trauma by providing youth access to immediate, short-term emergency beds while awaiting placement in shelter, transitional housing, or other more permanent housing solutions.Through its comprehensive services and dedicated team, the Spot serves as a critical resource hub, providing young adults with the support, opportunities, and tools needed to overcome barriers, access housing, and move toward a brighter, self-sufficient future.The Spot served over 520 unduplicated youth during the current fiscal year.The Spot provided the following case management and supportive services:Over 520 Intake and Assessments services, resulting in linkages to housing, supportive services, and community resourcesOver 120 unduplicated youth developed Employability Skills with over 25 youth enrolling in the GED program, nearly 25 obtaining vocational certificates, and nearly 70 completing an employability curriculumOver 580 instances of Healthcare Coordination, Eligibility Screening, and Transportation services to support physical health and medication needsOver 120 unduplicated youth received Mental Health services from an on-site licensed clinician through individual and group counseling and other wellness activitiesOver 550 emergency bed nights at the Sleep Spot, providing access to safe refuge from the dangers of street homelessnessThe Spot delivered the following essential services:Over 600 visits to the Clothing Closet, providing youth with basic clothing needs as well as appropriate apparel for ob interviews and on-the-job requirementsOver 2,200 visits to the Food Pantry, offering youth nutritional food and basic hygiene products that are otherwise not availableOver 520 on-site Showers, providing unhoused youth with a safe and dignified space to maintain personal hygieneOver 170 Loads of Laundry, helping youth protect their physical health, restore confidence, and secure employment
  Expenses $1,094,264
• 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.Helping Youth Transition to Independence: This past year, Vita Nova helped 183 young adults through its Independent Living Services. These programs support older youth as they age out of the foster care system and transition into adulthood.Supporting Higher Education: 58% of these young adults received special state support (PESS) to help cover their living costs while pursuing a college degree or vocational training. Furthermore, 58% were enrolled as full-time students at an approved school.Providing a Safety Net: 77% of the young adults relied on Aftercare servicestemporary help that provides quick support, life-skills coaching, or emergency financial assistance when extra help is needed.High Satisfaction: 92% of the young adults who used these services said they were satisfied with the support they received from Vita Nova.
  Expenses $491,397
• Other accomplishments including thrift store operations.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

65-0298299

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1998

Accounting year ends

September

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P300)

Assets (IRS master file)

$4,941,042

Income (IRS master file)

$4,798,472

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 65-0298299).

Questions about VITA NOVA INC

What is the EIN of VITA NOVA INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of VITA NOVA INC is 65-0298299.

Is VITA NOVA INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.

Are donations to VITA NOVA INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does VITA NOVA INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of VITA NOVA INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did VITA NOVA INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.

Who is the principal officer of VITA NOVA INC?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Jeff DeMario.

Who are the officers and directors of VITA NOVA INC?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,836 (Jeff DeMario, CEO).

How much revenue does VITA NOVA INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,696,693, expenses of $4,675,217 and total assets of $4,941,042 at year end.

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