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Turning Point of Central California Inc

EIN 94-1719862 · Visalia, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH HELPING PEOPLE DEVELOP SKILLS, MOTIVATION, AND RESOURCES TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY; HEALTHY IN BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT.

Income
$82.2 million
Spending
$74.2 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
827
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$322,787, chief executive officer

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (8)
  1. $35.5 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE - TURNING POINT PROVIDES A RANGE OF SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS WHO MEET MEDICAL NECESSITY REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN CLINICS, SCHOOLS, OFFICES AND IN HOMES. ELIGIBLE ADULTS ARE ASSISTED IN SECURING APPROPRIATE LIVING SITUATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. THEY ARE ALSO PROVIDED PSYCHIATRIC CARE AND LINKAGE/REFERRAL TO AVAILABLE SERVICES. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDE (A) DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS, (B) CASE MANAGEMENT, (C) COUNSELING, (D) CRISIS INTERVENTION, (E) THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIORAL SERVICES, (F) MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, (G) REFERRALS, AND (H) ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT. CHILDREN'S SERVICES ARE TAILORED TO TRANSITION THE CHILDREN TO PROGRESSIVELY LOWER LEVELS OF CARE AS WELL AS PREVENTING ANY DEVELOPMENT OF MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS. THE ADULT PROGRAMS SEEK TO DECREASE INCARCERATION, PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATIONS AND HOMELESSNESS, PROVIDE LINKAGE TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, ESTABLISH SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND ASSIST WITH SOCIALIZATION, EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND OCCUPATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A WELLNESS/RECOVERY THEORETICAL MODEL. "EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT" IS THE PREFERRED MODE OF TREATMENT. SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS, AND TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH ARE INCLUDED.
  2. $11.2 million spent. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS - TURNING POINT PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOUSING FOR PEOPLE TRANSITIONING FROM BEING HOMELESS TO A STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. SOME OF THESE PROGRAMS SERVICE FAMILIES AND THE OTHERS SERVE SINGLE ADULTS. THE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON BUILDING THE SKILLS AND FINDING THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PERMANENT INDEPENDENT HOUSING.
  3. $7.8 million spent. SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED - TURNING POINT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE SHORT AND INTERMEDIATE TERM THERAPEUTIC MILIEU FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN WHO NEED A SAFE, STABLE AND SECURE PROGRAM TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE PROBLEMATIC ISSUES SO A LESS RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT CAN BE SECURED. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE FOR THESE PROGRAMS IS TO MODIFY BEHAVIOR SO THAT THE CHILD CAN RETURN TO A LESS INTENSIVE PROGRAM IN THE HOME COMMUNITY AND NOT BE PLACED IN A STATE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER.
  4. $4.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL TREATMENT SERVICES - TURNING POINT PROGRAMS PROVIDE (A) FAMILY REUNIFICATION SERVICES, (B) JOB DEVELOPMENT, (C) SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND RELAPSE PREVENTION, (D) VICTIM AWARENESS TRAINING, (E) STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND (F) CONFLICT RESOLUTION COUNSELING. RESIDENTS ARE PLACED BY THE COURT SYSTEMS AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENTS AND RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN CHANGING THEIR THINKING, FEELINGS AND BEHAVIORS TOWARD A POSITIVE, LAW-ABIDING, AND CONSTRUCTIVE LIFE. RESIDENTS ARE CLOSELY MONITORED AND MANAGED TO MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY SAFETY AND INDIVIDUAL GROWTH. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE (A) LITERACY TRAINING, (B) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, (C) DRUG AND ALCOHOL MONITORING, AND (D) ACTIVITY AND BEHAVIOR ACCOUNTABILITY MONITORING.
  5. $2.3 million spent. RESIDENTIAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES - TURNING POINT PROGRAMS PROVIDE LICENSED SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS. FOUR OF THESE FACILITIES ARE SPECIFICALLY FOR PAROLEES. ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
  6. $1.3 million spent. OUTPATIENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES - TURNING POINT PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING SERVICES TO TEENS AND ADULTS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BASED ON REFERRALS FROM FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AS WELL AS SELF-REFERRALS. SERVICES INCLUDE (A) CASE MANAGEMENT; (B) TREATMENT SERVICES; (C) RELAPSE PREVENTION TRAINING; (D) ANCILLARY SERVICES; AND (E) REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
  7. $838,817 spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - TURNING POINT PROVIDES VOCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT RELATED SERVICES INCLUDING JOB SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING, CAREER COUNSELING, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, INTERVIEW AND APPLICATION PREPARATION TRAINING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ADDRESS BARRIERS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND FOLLOW-UP SERVICES. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS, AGED 14 TO ADULT, ARE GENERALLY REFERRED BY THE COURTS OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. SOME OF THE PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE FUNDED ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND PAID WORK EXPERIENCE.
  8. $116,374 spent. ANCILLARY SERVICES - TURNING POINT HAS DEVELOPED OTHER ANCILLARY FOLLOW-UP AND AFTERCARE SERVICES WHICH HELP CLIENTS MAINTAIN THEIR GAINS ACCOMPLISHED AT OTHER TURNING POINT PROGRAMS THROUGH COUNSELING AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. TURNING POINT PROVIDES MONEY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE TO MENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY MANAGING THEIR FINANCES. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE (A) JAIL VISITATION PROGRAMS, (B) ELECTRONIC MONITORING, (C) DRUG USE DETECTION, (D) SELF HELP MEETINGS, (E) PUBLIC EDUCATION, (F) SPEAKER'S BUREAUS, AND (G) TENANT COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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