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Up Valley Family Centers of Napa County

EIN 80-0023012 · Saint Helena, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the UpValley Family Centers is to provide guidance, support and resources in the community, in the home and for the individual so that everyone can achieve a better life. We serve youth, adults and families in the communities of Calistoga, St. Helena and surrounding areas of Deer Park, Angwin, Pope Valley, Lake Berryessa, Oakville, and Rutherford in northern Napa County. We work with dozens of partner organizations to bring services up valley.

Income
$4.9 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
42
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$225,408, executive direc

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

    13 of 13 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 (4)
  1. $1.6 million spent. Education - Programs and services include: parent/child playgroups, early literacy and school readiness for entering kindergartners, ESL and adult literacy classes, students with youth mentoring at junior senior high schools, and coordination of student wellness centers and mental health partners on school campuses. The Organization served 100 children ages 0-5 and their parents with developmentally appropriate early learning playgroups, reached 160 teens with individual and group mentoring on school campuses, assisted elementary students with school-based tutoring, 28 students with diversion and restorative services. The Organization served as the backbone agency for the Calistoga community schools initiative, coordinating $2.6 million in partner services for students and families.
  2. $922,204 spent. Family & Senior Wellness - Programs and services include: health insurance outreach, enrollment, referrals for counseling services, case management, domestic violence services, parenting services, senior social groups, and disaster relief and recovery. The Organization made 1,507 guided referrals to various resources, helped 160 households with emergency financial assistance, 224 adults with parenting education and support, 57 people apply for health insurance, 457 seniors with resources and workshops, and 86 families with student assistance program wrap-around services.
  3. $849,014 spent. Community Engagement - Programs and services include: immigrant integration services, coordination of health promotora volunteers, and community education and outreach. The Organization provided over 300 immigration legal services including consultations and applications for citizenship or other immigration benefits, and supported development of a worker owned Promotoras cooperative.
  4. $456,072 spent. The primary goal of the economic success programs is to increase economic self sufficiency. We fulfill this through financial literacy, access to financial institutions and subsidy programs, free tax preparation, job skills development, and development of assets through saving and credit building. The Organization assisted 552 low-income households with free tax preparation services generating $881,848 in refunds. 300 families were provided with food and toys for the holidays.

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 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 June 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 February 2002.

    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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