2026-08-14T17:34:22-05:00 2025-09-30 651083521 Holyfield & Thomas LLC 125 Butler St West Palm Beach FL 33407 990 2024-10-01 650298299 Vita Nova Inc VITA 5616890035 2724 N Australian Ave West Palm Beach FL 33407 Jeff DeMario CEO 5616890035 2026-08-12 1 1 Scott Y Haynes CPA P01366363 5616896000 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Vita Nova Village I II III Vita Nova Independent Living Services Inc Jeff DeMario 2724 N Australian Ave West Palm Beach FL 33407 4798472 0 X www.vitanovainc.org X 1991 FL Vita Nova empowers young adults (ages 18-25) who are experiencing (continued on Schedule O) homelessness to reclaim their futures by providing safe housing, transformative education, career readiness, and a nurturing community. 11 11 43 35 0 0 3782229 4520421 59139 78114 27318 34450 17205 63708 3885891 4696693 0 0 0 0 2238863 2432270 0 0 235481 1823562 2242947 4062425 4675217 -176534 21476 5883537 4941042 842646 741213 5040891 4199829 X 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. 0 0 2092992 78114 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. 1094264 0 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 491397 0 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. Other accomplishments including thrift store operations. 3678653 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 18 0 1 43 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 FL X X X Jeff DeMario 5616890035 2724 N Australian Ave West Palm Beach FL 33407 Larry Dugan CPA Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Vassilia Binensztok Chair 2.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathleen Joy Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Toby Pina Vice Chair 2.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Branch Director 2.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kristy Pressly Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah McKnight Director 2.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jose Coto Director 2.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 Edward DeVarona Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin McGann Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Roy E Fitzgerald Director 2.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jeff DeMario CEO 50.00 0.00 X 169836 0 7063 Kelly Landrum COO 50.00 0.00 X 89328 0 7267 Steven Erjavec CFO (from 10/21/2024) 50.00 0.00 X 23531 0 65 Ashley Kerwin Berry Dir Devlp. & Com. 40.00 0.00 X 112946 0 10902 Dorla Leslie CFO (to 04/05/2024) 50.00 0.00 X 153698 0 4062 549339 0 29359 3 1 1 0 0 50000 111443 213956 2890213 1254809 9900 4520421 Client Service Fees 900099 78114 78114 78114 34450 34450 165487 111443 101779 63708 63708 4696693 78114 0 98158 579128 391798 149544 37786 1474861 992730 384553 97578 4591 3343 1012 236 223482 162720 49264 11498 150208 99384 40656 10168 3000 1774 1157 69 34067 24235 8886 946 7716 7716 151530 98732 47651 5147 5227 4437 295 495 150578 100653 31106 18819 42947 37999 1974 2974 1002006 963034 13869 25103 36929 21783 12671 2475 31608 11285 3831 16492 1720 1720 196084 194196 1586 302 124680 121919 1171 1590 Resident Assistance 332302 332302 Repairs and Maintenance 112512 106316 4137 2059 Miscellaneous 10041 8293 4 1744 4675217 3678653 761083 235481 51921 198089 92893 25842 1079792 175820 47444 62224 5098072 1916838 2979541 3181234 955538 794734 676408 503099 5883537 4941042 66529 217520 8000 14727 20412 13980 747705 494986 842646 741213 X 3972257 3747318 1068634 452511 5040891 4199829 5883537 4941042 X 21476 37462 -900000 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 2962390 3175292 3896408 3782229 4520421 18336740 2962390 3175292 3896408 3782229 4520421 18336740 1835750 16500990 219 27492 36200 54378 34450 152739 18489479 241133 0.89250 0.87240 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 388624 388624 3547216 1554777 1992439 635638 362061 273577 526594 526594 3181234 Office Rent Deposits 59112 Right Of Use Assets Net 443987 503099 Lease Liability 478516 Rent Deposits 16470 494986 X 5166705 37462 2400 437866 477728 4688977 7716 7716 4696693 5678663 2400 900000 108762 1011162 4667501 7716 7716 4675217 Part X, Line 2: The Organization is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). The Organization has been classified as a publicly supported organization, which is not a private foundation under 509(a) of the Code. Income from certain activities not directly related to the Organization's tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. Accordingly, there is no liability for income taxes reflected in these financial statements. The Organization follows FASB ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. This pronouncement seeks to reduce the diversity in practice associated with certain aspects of measurement and recognition in accounting for income taxes. It prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position that an entity takes or expects to take in a tax return. An entity may only recognize or continue to recognize tax positions that meet a "more likely than not" threshold. The Organization assesses its income tax positions based on management's evaluation of the facts, circumstances, and information available at the reporting date. The Organization uses the prescribed more likely than not threshold when making its assessment. There are currently no open federal or state tax years under audit. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Consolidated Audit Report Revenue Adjustment 336,087. Fundraising Event-Direct Costs 101,779. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Consolidated Audit Report Expense Adjustment 6,983. Fundraising Event-Direct Costs 101,779. Mallets & Martinis 276930 111443 165487 31997 35566 4937 29279 276930 111443 165487 31997 35566 4937 29279 101779 63708 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jeff DeMario CEO 169836 0 0 0 0 0 4625 0 2438 0 176899 0 0 0 Dorla Leslie CFO (to 04/05/2024) 51026 0 53472 0 49200 0 1554 0 2508 0 157760 0 0 0 Part I, Line 3 Also compensation is evaluated by the Executive Committee of the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Copies of form 990 are made available to, and reviewed by appropriate board members before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Officers and directors are required to sign a conflict of interest policy form each year at the beginning of each calendar year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The board conducted a salary survey of compensation for similar size non profits. Legal counsel advised the board on the specific items for the contract and deliverables and outcomes for the year for the CEO. The board conducts a review of the CEO based on performance on an annual basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its form 1023 and form 990 available to the public upon request and on own website. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Vita Nova Foundation Investment Expenses Bad Debt Expense -900,000. Part XII line 2c The Audit Report is reviewed annually at the Audit Report review meeting as presented by the indepedent auditor. The process has not changed from the prior year. The entity was audited on a consolidated basis with the "Foundation and has an Audit Committee to review and accept the report. 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