Redwood School & Rehabilitation Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We change the way the world views and defines disability by making profound and positive differences in people's lives every day.
- Income
- $10.5 million
- Spending
- $10.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 8.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 80%
- Employees
- 272
- Volunteers
- 429
- Highest pay
- $343,623, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (health care, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2534 of 34 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $2.9 million spent. Adult Day Program ( ADP ) : Adults with multiple disabilities and medical fragility achieve skills that allow for meaningful participation in normal activities of daily living. Adult independence specializes in providing personal care, nursing support and dietary services to meet health and wellness needs, while promoting quality of life through access to social interaction, purposeful activity, life-long learning and leisure experiences. Adult Mentors provide highly individualized training. Self-directed development in community living, physical fitness, basic computer usage and daily living skills provides a unique opportunity for growth. Number of clients served is 101. Vocational Day Training ( VDT ) : Operating with area businesses, VDT delivers a mix of vocational training and employment opportunities to help adults with disabilities prosper through the power of work. Adults learn increasingly complex work and life skills to access jobs and maximize self-sufficiency. Work is completed in our structured workshop environment , work crews at community businesses, and on site at Redwood in our client operated store. Number of clients served is 55. Community Employment Services ( CES ), Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and Drivers Permit: CES assists individuals with obtaining and maintaining competitive employment at a community employer. Through Pre-ETS young adults participate in group based training sessions designed to prepare for transition into adulthood, for college enrollment or successful employment. Additional driver's permit training is provided for individuals with disabilities. Number of clients served per year for these programs is 15.
- $2.7 million spent. Children Services include:Educational Care: Educational Care offers a unique and inclusive therapeutic childcare environment where children with and without special needs (from birth to age 20) flourish. Programs offer safe and nurturing care, developmental stimulation and an educational curriculum that fosters the development of skills essential for future school and life success. The low staff-to-child ratio, onsite nursing care, access to therapy services and "parents as parents" philosophy assures that all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Number of clients served is 106.School Age: Children and youth with special needs (ages 5 - 21) experience enriching activities, peer relationships, and opportunities to develop new skills and social/emotional competencies during afterschool or out-of-school hours. Caring mentors, small group sizes, low child-to-staff ratios, and a supportive learning environment help participants become increasingly independent, responsible, and confident. Service learning and community outings help kids develop an understanding of their connection to the community. Number of clients served 5.Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care: Serves children with complex medical needs. Children receive specialized health care by classroom based registered nurses, based on physician's orders. Nurses address medical issues, collaborate with other health care professionals, respond to medical emergencies, and maintain close communication with the family and physician. Adapted dietary programs support nutritional well-being. Number of clients served is 62.
- $1.6 million spent. Therapeutic Intervention:Children and adults improve communication, social, cognitive, and physical skills required for school and daily living through the services provided by licensed speech, occupational, and physical therapists. Therapy services include assessments, evaluations, treatment, consultation, and parent education and are provided for children and adults enrolled in Redwood's programs as well as outpatient services, and home visitation. Therapy addresses developmental delays, augmentative communication, social thinking, sensory integration, seating/mobility and feeding. Number of clients served is 647.Assistive Technology:Children and adults benefit from the use of simple to high-tech assistive technology tools to enhance learning, encourage active participation and increase independence. Professional staff helps individuals and their families access a variety of assistive technology in the classroom, workplace or home related to education, communication, daily living, employment or community living. Professionals with expertise in assistive technology provide evaluation, consultation, training, equipment loans and other services. Number of clients served is 110 and number of AT rentals is 92.
- $1.5 million spent. Dietary and Nursing services for individuals enrolled in our programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 May 1960.
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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