Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To improve the health of the community by ensuring equal access to a coordinated, local system of health promotion, disease prevention, and high-quality treatment service.
- Income
- $6.2 million
- Spending
- $5.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 95%
- Reserves
- 3.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 99%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 60
- Highest pay
- $180,553, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 52% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1595% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 10 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 March 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 (2)
- $5.3 million spent. BOP network assured access to care for inmates; during the last year over 2,000 inmates received services through the network.
- $179,679 spent. Community Health Improvement Program efforts in 2024/2025 included: The Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization (LVCHO) continued to build on its long legacy of advancing community health access, prevention, and policy-level change, strengthening partnerships, and leading collaborative action across the Lompoc Valley from April 2024 through March 2025. LVCHOs work remains rooted in its mission to ensure equitable access to coordinated health promotion, disease prevention, and quality treatment services for all residents.Strategic Community Engagement and Coalition BuildingLVCHO sustained a robust role as a community convener and catalyst, facilitating partnerships across health, education, public safety, and government sectors. Through the Healthy Lompoc Coalition, comprised of dozens of community agencies, the organization continued to promote collective approaches to address social determinants of health, foster policy changes, and implement community-wide health strategies.Active Transportation and Safety InitiativesDuring the 202425 program year, LVCHO, in partnership with the Lompoc Police Department, Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD), MOVE Santa Barbara County, and other stakeholders, completed activities funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant aimed at improving bicycle and pedestrian safety. Educational outreach and community engagement efforts resulted in:-Safety education for 340+ students at multiple local elementary schools;-Distribution of 540+ helmets and visibility gear to students and families;-1,200+ community members engaged through events promoting safe walking and biking;-Development and dissemination of Safe Routes to School maps and safety resources.These efforts directly supported LVCHOs broader Active Transportation Program, which is part of a multi-year initiative funded in collaboration with Caltrans and local partners to promote walking, biking, and physical activity infrastructure.Culturally Competent Health EducationTo strengthen health within the Hispanic/Latino community, LVCHO continued to expand its Cafecito Comunitario initiative a culturally-responsive community engagement series designed to bring residents together in dialogue and education around health challenges. Community Health Communication & OutreachLVCHOs Healthy Happenings Resource Guide and newsletter continued to serve as accessible avenues for health information dissemination, public event promotion, and resource sharing to increase awareness about wellness, prevention, and local health services.Organizational Growth and Capacity BuildingOver the 202425 period, LVCHO strengthened its internal capacity through strategic development and public engagement initiatives. The organization launched its first sustained fundraising campaign and public events to broaden community visibility and financial support for long-term health improvement work.LVCHOs leadership efforts also prioritized expanding its community outreach staffing and inclusive engagement frameworks, with key hires in administrative support, community programs, and advancement roles to better serve diverse populations and strengthen collaborative networks.Historical Partnerships and Continued ImpactBuilding on decades of foundational work, LVCHO remained actively involved in long-standing collaborations such as:-Healthy People Healthy Trails and physical activity promotion;-Route One Farmers Market partnerships to enhance access to healthy food;-Caring Together Santa Barbara County caregiver support network;-Promotion of walkable and bike-friendly community infrastructure;-Policy advocacy through community coalitions to embed health equity in municipal planning and services.Summary of Impact (FY 20242025)In the most recent fiscal year, LVCHO expanded its role as a coordinator, strategist, and advocate for health equity in the Lompoc Valley by:-Leading multi-sector safety and health educational campaigns;-Delivering culturally inclusive community nutrition and wellness events;-Facilitating the dissemination of health resources to thousands of residents;-Strengthening capacity for ongoing collaborative action among community partners.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, 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 March 2025.
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 February 1999.
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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