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Voices of Recovery San Mateo County

EIN 27-3590734 · Redwood City, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VOICES OF RECOVERY SAN MATEO COUNTY VORSMC HONORS AND EMBRACES ALL UNIQUE STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES ALONG THE JOURNEY OF RECOVERY. VORSMC CREATES PEER-LED OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION WELLNESS ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN OR IN NEED OF LONG TERM RECOVERY FROM ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ADDICTIONS EQUALLY SHARING THESE OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES WITH IMPACTED FAMILIES.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
19
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$147,779, executive director thru 11-25

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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (4)
  1. $236,211 spent. RECOVERY SERVICES DIRECTS THE ACTIVITIES AS PART OF THE REALIGNMENT PROGRAM FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO ASSISTING WITH ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG SERVICES AND ADDICTIONS FOR MEN AND WOMEN BEING INTEGRATED INTO SOCIETY AFTER INCARCERATION. VORSMC WORKS WITH CLIENTS RETURNING TO THE COMMUNITY FROM JAIL AND PRISONS HELPING THEM THROUGH WRAP GROUPS TO GET ACCLIMATED BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $105,125 spent. PWI_PEER WORKFORCE INVESTMENT GRANT RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE PEER RUN SERVICE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE OVERALL EXPANSION OF THE STATES BEHAVIORAL AND HEALTH PEER RUN WORKFORCE THROUGH THEIR PIVOTAL ROLE OF FACILITATING ACCESS TO CARE AND SUPPORTING RETENTION SERVICE.
  3. $216,406 spent. SAMHSA IS A FEDERAL GRANT FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO EXPAND SERVICES IN SAN MATEO COUNTY TO INCREASE THE PREVALENCE AND QUALITY OF LONG TERM RECOVERY SERVICES BY USING AN EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE PROGRAM WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN THROUGH PEER TO PEER RECOVERY FACILITATION.
  4. $304,848 spent. Voices of Recovery San Mateo County VORSMC acknowledges and embraces the diverse strengths and challenges encountered on the path to recovery. VORSMC offers peer-led opportunities for education wellness advocacy and support services to individuals in or seeking long-term recovery from alcohol and drug addictions extending these services to affected families. Clients from the Latino Commission transitioning from drug court engage in workshops and training within this program to strengthen their recovery foundation within the community. They also take part in quarterly social events sponsored by Voices of Recovery San Mateo County. Recovery Happens Month is an annual observance in September in San Mateo County promoting awareness about how substance use and mental health services can empower individuals and families to lead healthy fulfilling lives. This observance features numerous events throughout September for hundreds of individuals in recovery from mental health and substance use challenges emphasizing the crucial role of behavioral health in overall well-being the effectiveness of prevention and treatment and the reality of successful recovery. SMC Peer Recovery Wrap offers personalized support to prevent relapse and foster sustained recovery from substance use disorders through one-on-one mentoring sessions for individuals in early recovery. Facilitated support groups utilize evidence-based practices to address key recovery issues and develop self-improvement plans using the Wellness Recovery Action Plan WRAP.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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