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Vistability

EIN 94-1606517 · Martinez, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

VISTABILITY IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH OUR DIVERSE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT FAMILIES, FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND INSPIRE PERSONAL CHOICE.

Income
$22.4 million
Spending
$21.9 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
563
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$224,499, 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $8.6 million spent. COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES IS VISTABILITY'S LARGEST PROGRAM AREA, SERVING OVER 500 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT NEEDS. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO BE PERSON-CENTERED AND PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED DAY PROGRAM SUPPORTS.PARTICIPANTS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH MULTIPLE SERVICE MODELS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND PREFERENCES, INCLUDING FULLY COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS FOR HIGHLY ACTIVE INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY OUTINGS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES; BLENDED PROGRAMS OFFERING A COMBINATION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND CENTER-BASED ACTIVITIES; PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR OLDER ADULTS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGHER MEDICAL OR SUPPORT NEEDS; AND IN-HOME SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN SKILLED NURSING OR OTHER RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS.
  2. $5.9 million spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES SUPPORT OVER 200 CHILDREN ANNUALLY THROUGH EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRESCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS ADDRESSING BOTH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS.DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES FOCUS ON PRESCHOOL-BASED LEARNING, SCHOOL READINESS, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SUPPLEMENTED BY THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS SUCH AS SPEECH, PHYSICAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AS APPROPRIATE.VISTABILITY ALSO OPERATES A THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM SERVING CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS RELATED TO TRAUMA, BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES, AND DIAGNOSED MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS. LICENSED CLINICIANS PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY ALONGSIDE A STRUCTURED CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT FOCUSED ON TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, SELF-REGULATION, IMPULSE CONTROL, COPING SKILLS, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT.A FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, CARE PARENT NETWORK, PROVIDES INFORMATION, REFERRAL, ADVOCACY AND PEER SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE SPECIALIZED AFTER-SCHOOL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN FROM 11 TO 22 YEARS OF AGE WHO ATTEND SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES DURING THE SCHOOL DAY. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED NOT ONLY FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THE CHILDREN BUT ALSO TO MEET THE DAY-CARE NEEDS OF THEIR WORKING PARENTS.
  3. $5.6 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SUPPORT APPROXIMATELY 250 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE WORKING TOWARD COMPETITIVE, INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT AND INCREASED INDEPENDENCE.SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY-BASED PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING, JOB EXPLORATION, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. VISTABILITY ALSO PROVIDES PAID SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH INTERNSHIPS AND SUPPORTED WORK CONTRACTS. FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, ONGOING JOB COACHING AND LIFE SKILLS SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM JOB RETENTION AND SUCCESS.

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? 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 March 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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