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Remi-Vista

EIN 94-2148477 · Redding, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Remi Vista is a private non-profit organization that provides child welfare, mental health, community counseling, and other social support services in several Northern California communities. Our mission, expressed by our motto "Ambassadors of Hope," is to enter into the lives of individuals who are struggling under the weight of their personal circumstances and providing hope-filled support through professional and competent caregiving, mentoring, and counseling. The agency is licensed by the state of California Department of Social Services to provide residential care. Remi Vista also contracts as an organizational provider of specialty mental health services for various counties and as an organizational provider to Regional Centers to provide supported living services, behavioral support for individuals with developmental disabilities and other community services.

Income
$9.8 million
Spending
$9.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
215
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$226,036, 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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 116% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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 (4)
  1. $2.5 million spent. Supported Living Program enables developmentally disabled adults to receive the daily support they need to live in their own apartment or home. The broad goal of the program is to enhance the quality of life for each individual by facilitating his/her ability to communicate, pursue interests and a lifestyle that is reflective of his/her personal routines & values. Community integration, building natural supports, & interdependence with community members & services become part of the natural rhythm of their daily living. During the period covered, 25 clients were served.
  2. $2.2 million spent. The Residential Program, through Far Northern Regional Center, operates two licensed homes in Shasta County, which provides specialized residential services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. During the period covered, 3,267 days of care were provided and 10 clients were served.
  3. $1.8 million spent. Mental Health Services include psychological evaluations, assessment, individual & group therapy, rehabilitation services, crisis intervention, case management, plan development and therapeutic behavioral services to participants in various counties throughout Northern California. During the period covered, 618 clients were served.
  4. $1.5 million spent. The Residential Care Program operates one licensed group home in Shasta County, which provides specialized residential services for boys, ages 14 to 18 years. During the period covered, 1,204 days of care were provided and 7 clients served.The Infant Development Program provides training and assistance to parents of autistic, or developmentally delayed, infant children ages 0 to 5 years.

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 June 1979.

    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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