Mission Vista
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mission Vista is committed to creating an environment in which individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We believe all people have the right to make life choices, search for their dreams, and experience fully-lived lives.
- Income
- $6.4 million
- Spending
- $6.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 99%
- Employees
- 167
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $162,406, executive director
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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% 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
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
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, 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)
- $4.1 million spent. Residential Living is a community-based program that supports adults living in the housing option of their choice, including apartments, condos, duplexes, or single-family homes. Individuals receive personalized assistance based on their needs and preferences. Support may include help with banking, shopping, medical or dental appointments, recreational planning, and other daily living activities. The program also includes two staffed apartment communities, one in Wenatchee and one in East Wenatchee where residents receive the same comprehensive services within a more supported, on-site environment. Across all settings, Residential Living provides 24-hour staffing or on-call support, seven days a week, ensuring that participants have access to assistance during scheduled times as well as for emergent needs.
- $1.1 million spent. Vocational - The Organization contracts with the County to provide individual Supported Employment services to assist adults with developmental disabilities in finding a job in the community. Staff assist with the job search, application, interview process, and job coaching once a job is secured by the participant. They also provide Community Inclusion which provides individualize support to help people participate in typical community activities like classes, clubs, volunteering, recreation, and social groupsbased on their personal interests. These activities are meant to be integrated with the general public and accessible within a reasonable distance from home.
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
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 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 October 1975.
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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