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Prevail Ca

EIN 94-2341360 · Stockton, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SAFETY, COMPASSION, AND RESPECT AS WE EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND ADVOCATE FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND YOUNG PEOPLE.

Income
$6.7 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
122
Volunteers
285
Highest pay
$162,157, chief executive officer (thru 05/25)

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 (4)
  1. $2.3 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES: THE YOUTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO AT-RISK YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 12-24. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE, TWO EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH, A YOUTH OUTREACH COMPONENT AS WELL AS A DROP-IN CENTER. THE DROP-IN CENTER PROVIDES HOT MEALS AND SNACKS, SHOWER AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES, CASE MANAGEMENT, THERAPY, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THE YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTORING, FIELD TRIPS, CLASSES, EDUCATION SUPPORT, AND EMPLOYMENT SKILL BUILDING SESSIONS.
  2. $1.8 million spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE AS WELL AS PERSONAL ACCOMPANIMENT TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED AS WELL AS LEGAL AND JUSTICE SYSTEM INFORMATION OR INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO OTHER APPROPRIATE AGENCIES. PEER COUNSELING IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN DIALECTS IS AVAILABLE EITHER ONE ON ONE OR IN A SUPPORT GROUP SETTING. PRESENTATIONS ABOUT AGENCY SERVICES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN, TEENS, TEACHERS, CIVIC GROUPS, CHURCHES AND CLASSROOMS IN AN AGE APPROPRIATE METHOD.
  3. $602,679 spent. SEXUAL ASSAULT: THE SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE AND RESPONSE TO SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS, ADVOCACY INCLUDING PERSONAL ACCOMPANIMENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, HOSPITALS AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS AND COURT PROCEEDINGS. TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER ASSISTANCE, LEGAL JUSTICE SYSTEM INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. INDIVIDUAL AND PEER COUNSELING IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN DIALECTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS. SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT PROVIDE AGE APPROPRIATE WORKSHOPS TO CHILDREN, TEENS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION.
  4. $1.3 million spent. NORTH COUNTY (LODI SATELLITE OFFICE) OFFERS SUPPORT SERVICES TO VICTIMS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN LODI AND THE NORTHERN PART OF THE COUNTY. IT ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY EDUCATION ON THESE ISSUES TO LOCAL RESIDENTS.SERENITY HOUSE, TRACY SHELTER: SERENITY HOUSE OFFERS TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION FOR SOUTH COUNTY INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, INCLUDING WOMEN, MEN, AND THEIR CHILDREN. INDIVIDUALS MAY RESIDE FOR UP TO 60 DAYS AND PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS SUCH AS LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, REFERRAL SERVICES, AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS INITIATIVES.DAWN HOUSE, STOCKTON SHELTER: DAWN HOUSE OFFERS TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, INCLUDING WOMEN, MEN, AND THEIR CHILDREN. INDIVIDUALS MAY RESIDE FOR UP TO 60 DAYS AND PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS SUCH AS LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, REFERRAL SERVICES, AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS INITIATIVES.SAFETY NET PROGRAM (FORMERLY FOCUS): THIS PROGRAM DELIVERS CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES TO ADDRESS FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AIMING TO PREVENT FURTHER INVOLVEMENT WITH CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS). THE PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS FAMILIES CURRENTLY ENGAGED WITH CPS WHOSE CHILDREN ARE RETURNING HOME OR TRANSITIONING BACK. THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND TARGETED INTERVENTIONS, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND WORKS PROACTIVELY PRIOR TO CPS INVOLVEMENT TO MITIGATE RISK FACTORS.CSEC PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SEX TRAFFICKING OR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. SERVICES INCLUDE PEER COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY SHELTER, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT GROUPS, AND ARE AVAILABLE TO MALE AND FEMALE VICTIMS OF ALL AGES AS WELL AS THEIR LOVED ONES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES PREVENTION EDUCATION IN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY.

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 November 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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