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Reality Improv Connection Inc

EIN 46-2550544 · Ventura, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceWeak31 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF REALITY IMPROV CONNECTION, INC. IS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH THE ARTS AND THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Income
$717,231
Spending
$718,681
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
15
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$84,500, 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (1)
  1. $718,681 spent. EXECUTION OF THE REALITY IMPROV'S BRITE DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION PROGRAM THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE VENTURA COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG PREVENTION SERVICES AND OTHER ENTITIES. THIS PROJECT INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL PREVENTION WORKSHOPS, YOUTH ADVOCACY TRAINING, SOCIAL CHANGE THEATRE PROJECTS, PARENT PRESENTATIONS AND VARIOUS OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND PREVENTION RESOURCES.2. CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND TOBACCO AWARENESS PROGRAM UNDER CONTRACTS WITH VENTURA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS.3. PROVIDING RESOURCES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND PARENTS TO SUPPORT BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 12-25, INCLUDING INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, ONLINE RESOURCES AND INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND VIDEO PRODUCTION.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 2026.

    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 November 2013.

    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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