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Central Valley Regional Center Inc

EIN 94-2823126 · Fresno, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN AT RISK, TO REACH THEIR GOALS.

Income
$767.8 million
Spending
$767.8 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
789
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$304,414, executive dir.

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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 100% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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 (1)
  1. $754.4 million spent. THE CENTER WAS ORGANIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE LANTERMAN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES ACT (THE ACT) OF THE WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE OF CALIFORNIA. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT, THE CENTER WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND THE GOVERNMENT. ITS MISSION IS TO ENABLE PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE, AND SATISFYING LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE CENTER ALSO STRIVES TO LESSEN DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN, AND MINIMIZE THE RISK OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. AMONG THE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THE CENTER PROVIDES OR COORDINATES ARE DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUALIZED PLANNING AND SERVICE COORDINATION, EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION, COMMUNITY LIVING OPTIONS, SUPPORTED WORK AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY, TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.THE ENTITY SERVED APPROXIMATELY 17,471 CLIENTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025.OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES $247,905,223LIVING OUT OF HOME $227,119,047DAY PROGRAM $113,272,549RESPITE $ 41,280,532TRANSPORTATION $ 38,660,787 -------------TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES $668,238,138OPERATING EXPENSES $ 86,203,443 -------------TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES $754,441,581

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 September 1982.

    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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