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Rim Family Services Inc

EIN 33-0496148 · Skyforest, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RIM FAMILY SERVICES, A PRIVATE, NOT FOR PROFIT AGENCY, PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY COUNSELING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES INCLUDING EDUCATION, PREVENTION, INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT, ADDRESSING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF OUR RIM COMMUNITIES' RESIDENTS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
19
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$76,426, executive director

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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $489,714 spent. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (FRC) AND OLDER ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICES (OACS): WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THERAPY SERVICES BY PROWELLNESS SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT, A TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENCE PROCESS (TIP) PROGRAM, PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT), MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES, ADULT SKILLS-BASED EDUCATION, OLDER ADULT WELLNESS SERVICES, OLDER ADULT HOME SAFETY SERVICES, CARE PROGRAM, AND A PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE, REWARDING LIVES OF SENIORS (PEARLS) PROGRAM. WE HAVE MADE GREAT STRIDES IN OUR COMMUNITY AMIDST THE CHALLENGES OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC. SERVICES HAVE BEEN HELD REGULARLY VIA IN PERSON, TELEPHONE, ZOOM, ETC. MEETINGS.
  2. $454,191 spent. PRIMARY & SECONDARY PREVENTION PROGRAMS: OUR PROGRAMS HAD A VERY SUCCESSFUL YEAR. WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT MULTIPLE COALITIONS IN BOTH THE RIM AND BBL COMMUNITIES. PARTNERS INCLUDE ALL THREE OF OUR AREA'S COUNTY LIBRARIES, OUR LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, OUR LOCAL SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, OUR LOCAL CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL DEPARTMENT AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO OUTREACH IN OUR COMMUNITY.RFS PROMOTED OUR MISSION STATEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY BY SERVING AS ACTIVE MEMBERS ON THE PLANNING COMMITTEES OF ALCOHOL-FREE FAMILY FUN EVENTS. MOUNTAIN TOP DAYS AND THE PINE CONE FESTIVAL CONTINUE TO BE SUCCESSFUL SUBSTANCE FREE EVENTS THAT SEND A MESSAGE TO THE YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY: IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE FUN WITHOUT ALCOHOL.WE PROVIDE MONTHLY ALUMNI DINNERS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE IN RECOVERY ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY TO MAKE FRIENDSHIPS AND STRENGTHEN THEIR RESOLVE TO NEVER RETURN TO USING DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. ADDITIONAL SECONDARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AFTERCARE GROUPS, DRUG EDUCATION CLASSES, FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, PARENT EDUCATION, SELF-HELP MEETINGS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND STOP SMOKING CLASSES.
  3. $114,603 spent. COMMUNITY WHOLENESS AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (CWE): THIS PROGRAM OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: THERAPY, MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOPS, SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS, "SAFETALK" EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAININGS (BOTH YOUTH & ADULT CURRICULUMS OFFERED
  4. $10,189 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS PERFORMED BY AGENCY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ANGER MANAGEMENT, DRUG TESTING FOR EMPLOYERS. IN ADDITION TO THESE OTHER PROGRAMS, THE AGENCY CONTINUES TO PARTNER WITH SB COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SERVICES (ECS) BY MAINTAINING AMATEUR RADIO EQUIPMENT USED AT EVACUATION CENTERS DURING DISASTERS. THE AGENCY CURRENTLY EMPLOY'S FOUR LICENSED AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS. AND FINALLY, THE AGENCY CONTINUES TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND PRIVATE PAY PROGRAMS.

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 October 1996.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Birch Family Services Inc (New York, NY), EIN 11-2503193. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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