Visiting Neighbors Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Visiting Neighbors, Inc. a nonprofit organization, enables individuals, ages 60 Centenarian plus, to remain independent, active, as healthy and safe as possible, connected to others, and in their own cherished homes. Through programs of neighbors helping neighbors, volunteers, supported by professional staff, help older adults alleviate loneliness and isolation, provide mental stimulation and emotional security, share information about wellness & health related concerns (mental, physical and emotional) & encourage physical independence & quality of life at home, as well as encourages interdependence so that mutual learning and understanding bring generations together to share life experiences and gain respect for each persons' uniqueness. Visiting Neighbors champions the power of the volunteer, intergenerational engagement and promotes a positive acceptance of life after sixty and the value of the elderly in society. It's main programs are Health Advocacy, Health and Wellness (Physical
- Income
- $355,334
- Spending
- $390,555
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 8.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 55%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 450
- Highest pay
- $128,887, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 82 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 9% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 92 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $319,030 spent. During FY25, A record number of 875 seniors (ages 60-107) received services and 1,700 individuals received information and emotional support from Visiting Neighbors. The Organization provides seven core services as follows: Shopping and Escort Provides Shopping, Escorting and Errand Services. Volunteers provided approximately 5,500 units of service (each one-way trip). While some seniors still prefer us to go shopping for them the vast majority want to go with their volunteer. When seniors were not feeling well or in inclement weather, volunteers would shop or do an errand for them, such as pick-up/drop -off from/to a pharmacy or post office. Volunteers also picked-up seniors after medical procedures, accompanied them on walks, helped with errands (such as escorts to/from banks, reading mail, shopping, hair salons, social programs, rehabs and escorting to/from Access-A-Ride renewal application centers). Volunteers have also helped seniors with getting pets to vets. Our staff also encouraged seniors to vote, including helping seniors mail absentee ballots when they couldnt get out. Volunteers escorted seniors who wanted to vote in person and we helped seniors use/mail their absentee ballots. Volunteers also escorted seniors on longer Therapeutic Walks. As the pandemic has continued on for such a long time, it resulted in many seniors expressing to staff that they felt somewhat sad and depressed and having developed cabin fever. They have a strong need to go outside for a safe long walk accompanied by someone who could be by their side. Many seniors are afraid of walking outside alone afraid of tripping on a sidewalk, getting caught in a crosswalk, being knocked down by someone not paying attention while on a cellphone or someone stealing their purse and just fear of falling in general. Some of our more independent seniors just wanted to go outside to get a break from the confines of their apartment and felt more comfortable with someone by their side. We responded by starting a walking program which continued to grow and we also have successfully been able to engage more young volunteers (ages 14-24) to interact with our seniors by taking walks together and having meaningful discussions with them along the way. As more medical professional started seeing patients again and more procedures started to happen again, volunteers escorted seniors to and from those medical appointment and procedures. Friendly Visiting Provides the elderly clients with companion visits. Volunteers provided approximately 7,600 visits. Health Advocacy Provides support during clients hospital stays and follow up at home after hospital stay, emergency preparedness, in-home safety checks, information on free and low-cost health services, liaison between the client and health care providers, providing health education materials on a variety of health concerns and identifying risk factors and emotional support and encouragement, approximately 1400 Hours. Wellness Programs Information and activities, including Therapeutic Walks and small groups and individual discussion on a variety of health and wellness issues, to promote healthy living and wellness, approximately 4,400 contracts hours. Information and Referral Services Staff and Volunteers respond to individuals requesting information and guidance. During the year, 4,000 calls were received and responded to. Telephone Reassurance Seniors received check-in and/or Friendly Calls for Conversation to alleviate loneliness and isolation - Approximately 5,250 hours. Special Occasions provides visits, calls and mailings for birthdays and holidays to provide positive uplifting messages of hope and good cheer.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1974.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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