Renova Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
See Form 990, Part I, Line 1
- Income
- $1.7 million
- Spending
- $1.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 95%
- Employees
- 16
- Highest pay
- $185,184, former director/officer
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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
5 of 252 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
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 (2)
- $1.2 million spent. Renova, Inc. expands access to mental health care through direct clinical services for California residents. By providing in-person counseling at its clinics in San Diego County, Renova delivers vital support to local patients and families managing mental health conditions. To further increase accessibility, Renova offers need-based sliding scale discounts for therapy sessions conducted by its trainee clinicians, ensuring that financial constraints don't prevent individuals from receiving necessary care. Additionally, its virtual therapy offerings give people throughout California the ability to conveniently access Renova's team of licensed professionals. This combination of affordable in-person and virtual services allows Renova to reach a diverse range of clients with varying needs and financial situations. During the reporting period, Renova served over 300 cases, demonstrating its commitment to improving mental health care access across different communities in California.
- $277,583 spent. Renova, Inc.'s training program for therapists and doctors improves access to quality mental health care in San Diego County. By providing affordable education in specialized therapies like emotionally focused and play therapy, Renova equips clinicians to offer targeted treatment to community members in need. To enhance accessibility, Renova offers scholarships and discounted rates for 6 of its training courses, ensuring a diverse range of practitioners can benefit from this professional development opportunity. This investment enables practitioners to enhance their skills so they can better serve patients and families managing mental health challenges. During the reporting period, Renova facilitated over 30 training courses overall to mental health clinicians around the world, each spanning 3-6 months. Through these efforts, Renova expands the reach of specialized mental health care and supports the growth of a more skilled and diverse clinical workforce.
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 July 2021.
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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