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Regional Access Project Foundation Inc

EIN 33-0547453 · Palm Desert, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING, OVERSIGHT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND GUIDANCE TO VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES, AND COLLABORATIVE GROUPS, WHICH SERVE THE RESIDENTS OF EASTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND JUVENILE INTERVENTIONS. THE REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FOUNDATION'S VISION IS TO BE A RESOURCE FOR THESE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE DESERT COMMUNITIES PREPARING FOR AND PROVIDING SERVICES IN ORDER TO ENABLE AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL INHABITANTS OF EASTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
29
Highest pay
$227,023, ceo

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    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 (5)
  1. $1.3 million spent. GRANT MAKING RAP PROVIDES FUNDING TO NONPROFITS ADDRESSING HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND JUVENILE INTERVENTION UNMET NEEDS. THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FUNDED: PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, YOUTH AND DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON REMOTE COMMUNITIES; THE COLORADO RIVER SENIOR CENTER, AND SEVERAL COOLING CENTERS; PALM SPRINGS, THERMAL, MECCA, AND BLYTHE. THE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE WAS INITIALLY APPROVED IN MAY 2014 THROUGH 2019. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) WERE RELEASED TO PROACTIVELY FOCUS ON SPECIFIC AREAS IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMUNITY AS HIGH PRIORITIES. IN THE FALL OF 2019, THE RAP BOARD EXPANDED THE RFPS TO INCLUDE HEALTH-MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS/PROJECTS AND ADDRESSING JUVENILE INTERVENTION SERVICES THROUGH OUR SMALL GRANTS. THE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE HAS CONTINUED THROUGH 2025 WITH AN EMPHASIS ON UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES. GRANT MAKING RAP PROVIDES FUNDING TO NONPROFITS ADDRESSING HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND JUVENILE INTERVENTION UNMET NEEDS. THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FUNDED: PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, YOUTH AND DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON REMOTE COMMUNITIES; THE COLORADO RIVER SENIOR CENTER, AND SEVERAL COOLING CENTERS; PALM SPRINGS, THERMAL, MECCA, AND BLYTHE. THE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE WAS INITIALLY APPROVED IN MAY 2014 THROUGH 2019. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) WERE RELEASED TO PROACTIVELY FOCUS ON SPECIFIC AREAS IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMUNITY AS HIGH PRIORITIES. IN THE FALL OF 2019, THE RAP BOARD EXPANDED THE RFPS TO INCLUDE HEALTH-MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS/PROJECTS AND ADDRESSING JUVENILE INTERVENTION SERVICES THROUGH OUR SMALL GRANTS. THE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE HAS CONTINUED THROUGH 2025 WITH AN EMPHASIS ON UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES.
  2. $714,754 spent. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CENTRIC (NPOC) RAPS NPOC PROGRAM IS THE ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN EASTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY. NPOC PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO ASSIST THEM WITH THEIR CAPACITY BUILDING EFFORTS AND TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY. THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF NPOC SERVICES: PROVIDING NONPROFIT CONSULTANTS WITH EXPERTISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BOARD DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING, BUDGETING, MARKETING, FINANCIAL PLANNING, ETC. OFFERING WORKSHOPS IN NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING TOPICS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: HUMAN RESOURCES, GRANT WRITING, GRANT RESEARCH, BUDGETING, AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. HOSTING THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE FEATURING AN INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE NONPROFIT CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. PROVIDE AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE AND FREE MEETING SPACE AND COPYING SERVICES TO NONPROFITS. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CENTRIC (NPOC) RAPS NPOC PROGRAM IS THE ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN EASTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY. NPOC PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO ASSIST THEM WITH THEIR CAPACITY BUILDING EFFORTS AND TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY. THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF NPOC SERVICES: PROVIDING NONPROFIT CONSULTANTS WITH EXPERTISE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BOARD DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING, BUDGETING, MARKETING, FINANCIAL PLANNING, ETC. OFFERING WORKSHOPS IN NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING TOPICS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: HUMAN RESOURCES, GRANT WRITING, GRANT RESEARCH, BUDGETING, AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. HOSTING THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE FEATURING AN INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE NONPROFIT CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. PROVIDE AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE AND FREE MEETING SPACE AND COPYING SERVICES TO NONPROFITS.
  3. $236,271 spent. THE COACHELLA VALLEY HEALTHY LIVING (CVHL) PROGRAM PROMOTES LONG-TERM WELLNESS THROUGH TWO COMPLEMENTARY INITIATIVES: NUTRITION EDUCATION AND TOBACCO PREVENTION. THE NUTRITION EDUCATION COMPONENT DELIVERS HANDS-ON LESSONS, GARDEN-BASED LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF GARDEN SPACES AND ACTIVITY ENHANCEMENTS, LIKE PLAYGROUND STENCILS, AT PARTNER SITES SUCH AS SCHOOLS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM ENGAGES LOCAL YOUTH IN ADVOCACY EFFORTS, SUPPORTS COMMUNITY CLEANUPS TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO TOBACCO WASTE IN PUBLIC SPACES, AND HOSTS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THAT RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF COMMERCIAL TOBACCO USE. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS FOSTER HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENTS AND EMPOWER RESIDENTS ACROSS THE COACHELLA VALLEY TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE COACHELLA VALLEY HEALTHY LIVING (CVHL) PROGRAM PROMOTES LONG-TERM WELLNESS THROUGH TWO COMPLEMENTARY INITIATIVES: NUTRITION EDUCATION AND TOBACCO PREVENTION. THE NUTRITION EDUCATION COMPONENT DELIVERS HANDS-ON LESSONS, GARDEN-BASED LEARNING, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF GARDEN SPACES AND ACTIVITY ENHANCEMENTS, LIKE PLAYGROUND STENCILS, AT PARTNER SITES SUCH AS SCHOOLS AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. THE TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM ENGAGES LOCAL YOUTH IN ADVOCACY EFFORTS, SUPPORTS COMMUNITY CLEANUPS TO REDUCE EXPOSURE TO TOBACCO WASTE IN PUBLIC SPACES, AND HOSTS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THAT RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF COMMERCIAL TOBACCO USE. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS FOSTER HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENTS AND EMPOWER RESIDENTS ACROSS THE COACHELLA VALLEY TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  4. $164,813 spent. NONPROFIT RENTALS IN ADDITION TO THE COST REDUCTIONS OF THE OFFICE SPACE, RAP ALSO PROVIDES CONFERENCE ROOM AVAILABILITIES FOR FREE. NOT ONLY DO THESE ORGANIZATIONS UTILIZE FUNDS TOWARDS HELPING THEIR CLIENTS, BUT THEY FIND COLLABORATIONS FACILITATED BY THE PRESENCE OF OTHER NONPROFITS IN THE SAME BUILDING.
  5. NONPROFIT RENTALS IN ADDITION TO THE COST REDUCTIONS OF THE OFFICE SPACE, RAP ALSO PROVIDES CONFERENCE ROOM AVAILABILITIES FOR FREE. NOT ONLY DO THESE ORGANIZATIONS UTILIZE FUNDS TOWARDS HELPING THEIR CLIENTS, BUT THEY FIND COLLABORATIONS FACILITATED BY THE PRESENCE OF OTHER NONPROFITS IN THE SAME BUILDING.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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