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Independent Order of Odd Fellows

EIN 94-1167402 · Gilroy, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE COMMITTED TO SEEING OUR COMMUNITY FLOURISH BY BUILDING PATHWAYS TO HOPE, HAPPINESS, AND WELL BEING. ORIGINALLY FOUNDED IN 1967, REBEKAH'S LEGAL NAME IS ODD-FELLOW REBEKAH CHILDREN'S HOME OF CALIFORNIA, DOING BUSINESS AS REBEKAH CHILDREN'S SERVICES. AS A NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC BENEFIT AGENCY, REBEKAH ADDRESSES THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDEREN AND THEIR FAMILIES USING "WRAPAROUND" PRINCIPLES. A STRONG EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON RECOGNIZING AND BUILDING UPON STRENGTHS THAT THE FAMMILY POSSESSES. SERVICES INCLUDE 24-HOUR RESIDENTAL CARE, FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION, COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND EARLY INTERVENTIONS, A HEALTH CENTER, COMPADRES WRAPAROUND, AND SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH.

Income
$37.3 million
Spending
$33.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
340
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$392,061, ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $19.5 million spent. COMMUNITY OUTPATIENT SERVICES: OFFERS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AN ARRAY OF CAMPUS-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE: CHILDREN WITH SEVERE EMOTIONAL, MENTAL OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS RECEIVED CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT. THE AGENCYS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES OFFICE AND IN-HOME OUTPATIENT THERAPY AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT THERAPY FOR REFERRED CLIENTS. KATIE A. IS A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WHICH SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES MUCH NEEDED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE CHILDS HOME OR COMMUNITY TO MEET THE CHILDS NEEDS FOR SAFETY, STABILITY AND WELL-BEING. YOUTH AGES 0-21 WITH FULL SCOPE MEDI-CAL AND MEDICAL NECESSITY QUALIFY FOR KATIE A. SERVICES. KATIE A. UTILIZES A CHILD AND FAMILY TEAM APPROACH, WHICH IS A PROCESS OF PEOPLE COMING TOGETHER WHO ARE COMMITTED TO A COMMON PURPOSE.
  2. $4.7 million spent. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION: USES AN ASSET BUILDING APPROACH TO PROMOTE THE POSITIVE ATTITUDES, BEHAVIOR AND LIFE SKILLS YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. EACH YEAR, RCS REACHES OVER 6,500 CHILDREN, TEENS AND PARENTS PROVIDING SERVICES IN 13 SCHOOLS AND ACROSS THE COMMUNITY IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
  3. $4.3 million spent. FAMILY PRESERVATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDE INTENSIVE DAY TREATMENT, THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, CLINICAL, MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. A STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT SUPPORTS WRAPAROUND VALUES INCLUDING STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY-FOCUSED AND INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANS CREATED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FAMILY AND THE COMMUNITY. WRAPAROUND VALUES SUPPORT A SHORT LENGTH OF STAY AND HELP THE CHILD MOVE BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. WRAPAROUND AT RCS IS FUNDED THROUGH CONTRACT WITH BOTH THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS. THE WRAPAROUND PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SERVE YOUTH, AGES 6-21, USING A STRENGTH BASED, NEEDS DRIVEN, CHILD AND FAMILY APPROACH TO CARE AND SUPPORT.

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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 May 1962.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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