Rebuilding Together Peninsula
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RTP repairs homes, revitalizes communities, and rebuilds lives.
- Income
- $3.9 million
- Spending
- $3.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 12.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 772
- Highest pay
- $221,957, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 8% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2520 of 20 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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)
- $927,536 spent. [Re]build Days: RTP partners with community sponsors to provide larger, more complex repairs (fences, wheelchair ramp installations for elderly and disabled homeowners, major debris removal) in April and October for an average of 30 low-income homeowners and nonprofit agencies throughout San Mateo and Northern Santa Clara Counties. These repairs provide increased safety and health for hundreds of members of the community each year and are carried out with the support of over 770 volunteers annually.
- $818,654 spent. Lead Paint: Launched in 2024, this program addresses lead hazards in older homes, focusing on families with children and seniors. RTP partners with certified contractors to complete assessments and abatement work, including paint stabilization and window replacement. Over 40 homes have been served with support from local and federal funds.
- $777,860 spent. Safe at Home (SAH): In response to critical home repair needs that arise throughout the year, RTP manages smaller projects on an ongoing basis to address immediate health and safety concerns with safety repairs, such as installing grab bars, repairing unsafe flooring, installing smoke detectors, fixing lighting, and more. The program currently serves 100 low-income homeowners annually with the support of staff, AmeriCorps members, and a handful of skilled volunteers.
- Special Projects: Since 2005, RTP has conducted repair projects with sponsoring companies and service groups to engage local volunteers in team building opportunities outside the spring NRD season. RTP conducted approximately ten (10) special projects this year.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 2025.
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 August 1994.
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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