Gunilda Rianda Senior Center Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Rianda House is committed to providing UpValley seniors with programs, support services and experiences that stimulate minds, strengthen bodies and promote independent living through education, recreation and social involvement.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $820,639
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 36.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 91
- Highest pay
- $143,393, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 36.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $587,905 spent. Rianda House, the only Senior Center in Northern Napa County, serves the cities and unincorporated areas of Yountville, St. Helena, Calistoga, Angwin, Pope, Valley, and Berryessa Estates. The organization is supported by a dedicated team of seven board members, three full-time staff, four part-time staff, and 27 part time instructors.For many older adults in Northern Napa County, Rianda House is a shelter in a storm. It's a place where people step back from the roller coaster of current events and ground themselves in our shared humanity. It is truly exceptional! One has to experience it firsthand to fully grasp its uniqueness. Rianda House provides an environment of authentic inclusivity and support for older adults. We provide community, belonging, and inspiration, all while providing an opportunity to bring fitness (physical and mental), continued education through arts, music and language, and the exploration of a new passion into the lives of our residents.Rianda House is free to all. There are no fees, no memberships, and no contracts. This removes the financial barrier for those who most need our services. 40% of our participants have household incomes under $50,000 a year and two-thirds have household incomes under $75,000 a year. Nearly all of our funding comes from the generosity of individuals donors, who supply 85% of our income. Over the past three years, we have experienced dramatic growth, from 6,408 visits in 2022 to 18,270 visits in 2025. We serve over 1500 unique participants each year, offering an average of 175 events every month. These include: in person and online classes, workshops, counseling sessions, group, discussions, language instruction (ESL), congregate, dining, concerts, lectures, exercise, music, and off-site activities, such as hikes in the surrounding area. As the population ages, our services are becoming increasingly vital.Rianda house is a trusted resource for seniors in crisis. Because of our close partnerships with the city, county, state, and other nonprofits, we are experts at the hand-off. We disseminate life-saving information to those in crisis: medical services, financial aid, and legal assistance, to name a few. The wide array of services can be overwhelming. We make it easy.Rianda House advocates for older adults in Northern Napa County by contributing weekly articles to the Saint Helena Star and by communicating with our mailing list of 2300 senior adults.We love to give personal tours of Rianda House. Drop by anytime. You can also visit our website at riandahouse.org.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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