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Rubicon Programs Inc

EIN 94-2301550 · Richmond, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RUBICON'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND DELIVER INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS TO MAKE A POSITIVE AND LASTING IMPACT ON PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MOVE OUT OF POVERTY AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$18.9 million
Spending
$20.2 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
223
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$241,045, ceo and president

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

Weak: 49 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (3)
  1. $12.4 million spent. RUBICON'S SERVICES ARE BASED ON MEETING ESSENTIAL NEEDS FINANCIAL, HUMAN, AND SOCIAL TO HELP PEOPLE BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY IN THE EAST BAY. RUBICON ADDRESSES THESE NEEDS BY PROVIDING SERVICES IN FOUR DOMAINS: 1. INCOME SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON MEETING THE SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER GOALS THROUGH JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS (RESUME WRITING, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, NETWORKING, AND INTERVIEWING), INDIVIDUALIZED JOB SEARCH SERVICES AND CAREER PLANNING, AND JOB PLACEMENTS AND RETENTION SERVICES. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)2. ASSET BUILDING SERVICES, SUCH AS FINANCIAL LITERACY, ASSET DEVELOPMENT, CONSUMER PROTECTION, CREDIT REPAIR, AND HOUSEHOLD BUDGETING. 3. WELLNESS SERVICES, SUCH AS ACCESS TO PRIMARY CARE, WELLNESS EDUCATION, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. 4. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THAT HELP PARTICIPANTS BUILD PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS.RUBICON ALSO ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY WORK TO PROMOTE POLICIES THAT FOSTER ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. IT PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH LEGAL SERVICES TO ADDRESS ADDITIONAL BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, SUCH AS CRIMINAL RECORD REMEDIES, TRAFFIC AND DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUES, AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS.
  2. $3.6 million spent. RUBICON'S SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES, JOB TRAINING, AND PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE DISABLED, HOMELESS AND/OR LOW INCOME. RUBICON OPERATES IN FIVE CITIES THROUGHOUT THE EAST BAY.
  3. $107,411 spent. HOUSING PROGRAMS MANAGES LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE DISABLED, FORMERLY HOMELESS AND/OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. RUBICON OPERATES HOUSING IN RICHMOND.

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 August 1981.

    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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