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Regenerate California Innovation

EIN 77-0341707 · Fresno, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WORKING WITH CHURCH LEADERS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, BUSINESSES & ORGANIZED LABOR IN DEVELOPING RELATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SKILLS & METHODS. PROGRAMS AND METHODS INCLUDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
58
Highest pay
$172,077

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 December 31, 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 (14)
  1. $3.3 million spent. Workforce: Part of a partnership providing workforce development services via one-stop resource centers and intensive staff lead career services to the community.
  2. $103,003 spent. Possibility Lab: RCI is the lead organizer, fundraiser and fiscal agent for Rural Communities Rising, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to uniting the people of rural communities in Western Fresno County. As new massive clean energy development plans unfold, we must ensure that impacted and historically underserved communities are at the forefront of shaping these plans and our shared futures. Together, we will elevate our voices, advocate for health, well-being and economic benefits, and work for a brighter future for generations to come. Possibility Lab is one of the philanthropic funders.
  3. $39,550 spent. CVCF DRIVE: Rural Communitites Rising Board Retreat
  4. $25,000 spent. Sierra Health Foundation
  5. $23,113 spent. Family Community Church
  6. $14,113 spent. CVCF - Irvine
  7. $10,000 spent. CVCF - RCR Retreat
  8. $10,000 spent. CVCF - Opportunity Corridors
  9. $9,188 spent. Language Access Plus
  10. $9,135 spent. American Endowment Foundation
  11. $8,549 spent. Better Blackstone Design Studio
  12. $4,645 spent. Solar Negotiators
  13. $2,305 spent. CWOP
  14. $1,329 spent. Foster Youth Seniors

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 September 1993.

    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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