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Victor Treatment Centers Inc

EIN 94-2264395 · Chico, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

As part of its broad continuum of services, Victor Treatment Centers, Inc. operates a 24-hour residential treatment facility for severely emotionally disturbed and mentally ill minors also providing special education and mental health services. VTC also provides special education which provides a positive experience and a comprehensive educational curriculum. VTC receives most of its funding from county and state agencies, with certain portions of its funding originating from the federal government.

Income
$17.6 million
Spending
$17.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
159
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$233,032, 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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 (4)
  1. $6.1 million spent. Residential Services: VTC residential services are offered in Santa Rosa, California. The Residential programs served 42 clients.
  2. $4.2 million spent. VTC provides a full range of individualized specialty mental health services and medication support services to youth placed in VTC's residential programs, and community based mental health services to youth in Los Angeles County. These services are based on a comprehensive assessment of needs and are provided by highly trained and licensed staff, mental health professionals and para-professionals. All services are individualized to the specific child/youth and their family. VTC places great emphasis on the utilization of nationally recognized Evidenced Based Practices in the provision of its mental health services. During the reporting period, 200 clients were served.
  3. $2.1 million spent. School Services: We provide specialized, accredited, non-public school services in conjunction with our residential and mental health services to address the educational needs of children who are unable to learn and function effectively in public school settings due to their serious emotional disturbances. These services are also provided to many students who live in the community, yet require a highly intensive educational environment in which to learn. We are proud of the many children who successfully transition back to public education settings and who make dramatic academic progress in our schools. The School programs served 54 students.
  4. $2.9 million spent. Home Based Family Care: We provide home-based family care for children through our Foster Family Agency. In addition, we recruit, certify and train resource parents, provide professional support to resource parents and assist in finding home or other temporary or permanent placements for children who require more intensive care. Our social workers visit our resource families each week and have access to our Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, ensuring a successful foster care and adoption experience for both child and family. During the reporting period, 1,205 clients were served. VTC discontinued its Foster Family Agency program February 28, 2025.

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 December 1976.

    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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