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Pajaro Valley Community Health Tr

EIN 94-1149702 · Watsonville, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 63 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE HEALTH TRUST AIMS TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER PAJARO VALLEY BY PROVIDING HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES AND DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONVENE CROSS-SECTOR STAKEHOLDERS TO ALIGN RESOURCES TO REALIZE A SHARED VISION OF HEALTH AND PROVIDE GRANTS AND ALLIED SUPPORT TO LOCAL GROUPS ENSURING ACCESS TO HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMS AS WELL AS QUALITY, CULTURALLY COMPETENT WHOLE PERSON HEALTHCARE.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
20 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 64%
Employees
22
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$239,958, executive director

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 63 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (5)
  1. $1.3 million spent. CARE PROGRAMS - DIABETES HEALTH & INTEGRATIVE CARETHE COMMUNITY HEALTH TRUST OPERATES COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND MANAGE CHRONIC DISEASE AMONG PAJARO VALLEY RESIDENTS, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON DIABETES, OBESITY, HYPERTENSION, AND OTHER DIET-RELATED CONDITIONS. THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE EDUCATION, AND GROUP CLASSES, PATIENTS RECEIVE MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY, LIFESTYLE COACHING, AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO MANAGE CHRONIC CONDITIONS AND IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH OUTCOMES.THESE SERVICES ARE DELIVERED THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY MODEL THAT INTEGRATES MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT RESOURCES TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO CARE AND PROMOTE LONG-TERM WELLNESS. IN THE MOST RECENT YEAR, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 2,000 INDIVIDUALIZED SESSIONS AND NUMEROUS OUTREACH EVENTS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 1,500 COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH HEALTH EDUCATION, SCREENINGS, AND DISEASE-MANAGEMENT SUPPORT. THESE SERVICES ARE PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BROADER VISION FOR THE CENTRO DE BIENESTAR, A COMMUNITY WELLNESS HUB DESIGNED TO EXPAND ACCESS TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES AND EDUCATION IN PAJARO VALLEY.
  2. $766,722 spent. FOOD ACCESS & NUTRITION PROGRAMSTHE COMMUNITY HEALTH TRUST OPERATES SEVERAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY AND PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING IN THE PAJARO VALLEY. THESE PROGRAMS INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD WHILE SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY.KEY INITIATIVES INCLUDE THE VEGGIERX PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC DISEASE OR RISK FACTORS WITH WEEKLY PRODUCE VOUCHERS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND HEALTHY COOKING GUIDANCE. PARTICIPANTS REDEEM THESE BENEFITS PRIMARILY THROUGH EL MERCADO, THE ORGANIZATION'S HEALTH-FOCUSED FARMERS' MARKET THAT SERVES APPROXIMATELY 250-350 INDIVIDUALS PER MARKET AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND HEALTH RESOURCES. ADDITIONAL FOOD ACCESS INITIATIVES INCLUDE FOOD DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES, PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL GROWERS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MAKE HEALTHY FOOD MORE ACCESSIBLE THROUGHOUT THE PAJARO VALLEY. THESE EFFORTS ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY WHILE PROMOTING LONG-TERM HEALTH OUTCOMES THROUGH IMPROVED NUTRITION.
  3. $153,351 spent. COMMUNITY GARDENS - THE TRUST OPERATES COMMUNITY GARDENS, WHERE RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD CULTIVATION, NUTRITION, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS. THESE GARDENS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO GROW FRESH PRODUCE WHILE STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND ENCOURAGING HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES.
  4. $89,509 spent. PHYSICAL THERAPY WILL PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF BOTH TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF ILLNESS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON HEALTHY MOVEMENT. IT WILL ALSO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS IN IDENTIFYING OTHER LIFESTYLE FACTORS THAT CAN ENHANCE WELLNESS. WE WILL DO THIS BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SESSIONS, BACK HEALTH/BODY MECHANICS, WALKING GROUPS, MOVEMENT ASSESS
  5. $89,807 spent. THE ALLCOVE CENTERS AIM TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY TO AFFORDABLE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 TO 25 AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH, PHYSICAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, PEER SUPPORT, FAMILY SUPPORT, SUPPORTED EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT, AND LINKAGE TO OTHER SERVICES.THE ALLCOVE CENTERS PROVIDE CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND RELEVANT SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE AND MARGINALIZED YOUTH POPULATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LGBTQ+, UNHOUSED AND INDIGENOUS YOUTH.THE DESIGN OF THESE ALLCOVE CENTERS IS YOUTH-DRIVEN WITH ONGOING PARTICIPATION FROM YOUTH THROUGH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ALLCOVE YOUTH ADVISORY GROUPS.THROUGH THE THEORY OF CHANGE, ALLCOVE WORKS TO:- ENGAGE WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND SUPPORT THEM IN CONNECTING TO SERVICES WHEN THEY WANT THEM, BEFORE THINGS GET MORE SERIOUS, WHICH LEADS TO BETTER OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH AND COST SAVINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY.- NORMALIZE MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS AND PREVENTION AS SOMETHING THAT IS IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE.- REIMAGINE AND REVOLUTIONIZE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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