Vestia Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of VESTIA is to provide supplemental support to at-risk individuals and families known to the Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department.
- Income
- $131,315
- Spending
- $84,748
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 27.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 27.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 37% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
- $39,000 spent. FOSTER YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS:VESTIA is proud to offer numerous scholarships each year to foster youth. We are committed to supporting Contra Costa foster youths striving toward their college goals and providing them with support and a safety net.
- $13,000 spent. HOLIDAY HELPERS:Each year the VESTIA Board of Directors will fundraise and support another local community nonprofit agency taht helps for most vulnerable children and familiies in the community.
- $10,188 spent. SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO CLIENTS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, DEPT SERVICES FOR FOOD, HOUSING, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, UTILITIES, CLOTHING, MEDICAL AND DENTAL NEEDS.
- $9,822 spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM:ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR FOSTER CHILDREN OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING TEACHING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, PLACEMENT FOR HARD TO PLACE FOSTER CHILDREN AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS.
- $3,750 spent. ANGEL TREE PROGRAM:VESTIA was able to provide 348 foster children with gift cards, each valued at $50.00. Our Angel Tree program was created in 1990 to provide gifts in response to the specific wishes of children in out-of-home placement in Contra Costa County. The generous Angels are individual donors who provide these gifts and they come from agencies and corporations all over the county. Children and Family Services social workers receive the gifts while working with the children on their caseloads. Our Angel Tree program has evolved from wrapped gifts for each child, to gift cards for the children and families, to help with resources including the childs wish list as well as possible basic needs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1991.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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