Reinvent South Stockton Coalition
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To empower residents of the South Stockton Promise Zone to transform their community - to affect the root causes of poverty through improvements in safety, education, housing, job creation, and health.
- Income
- $620,761
- Spending
- $290,139
- Spent on programs
- 69%
- Reserves
- 8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
- Employees
- 7
- Highest pay
- $38,446, executive dir.
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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 53% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1569% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (3)
- $102,975 spent. Community Resiliency Hub, Community Engagement & Neighborhood Trust Builders - RSSC operated under the fiscal sponsorship of the Tides Center for nine years. In May 2024, RSSC filed for its 501(c)(3) status and transitioned from fiduciary oversight by the Tides Center to independent operations on October 1, 2024. Remaining funds from the fiscal agent were subsequently received. The Community Resiliency Hub serves as a central location for office space, storage, community meetings, trauma-informed systems training, youth and adult organizing, civic engagement, and workforce development. Through the Neighborhood Trust Builders and Health Equity Initiatives, RSSC trained and deployed Community Health Workers (CHWs) to assist residents in navigating challenges related to housing, healthcare, education, and food access. In alignment with our healing-centered and equity-based model, community engagement remains a core strategy. In 2024, RSSC deepened its commitment to community engagement through a wide range of impactful initiatives. The organization led over 70 original events and participated in more than 40 external gatherings, reaching more than 2,000 residents and building relationships with over 100 partner organizations. These efforts resulted in 300 new contacts and the recruitment of 50 new volunteers. Highlights included the South Stockton Candidate Forum, which drew 350 attendees and additional online participants, and the South Stockton Resident Summit, which welcomed over 400 attendees and featured presentations from more than 20 organizations. RSSC also played a key role in the BUILD Health Challenge, convening equity-focused workshops and health education sessions in collaboration with Trust for Public Land, Dignity Health, and CommonSpirit. Through its Trauma-Informed Systems 101 training, RSSC equipped over 150 agency staff with foundational knowledge, and certified 15 local trainers via the Trauma Transcended 360 program, led by the Justice League of San Joaquin. The Heal the Healers wellness circle provided support to more than 100 first responders, therapists, and frontline workers. Additionally, RSSC actively participated in the Accountable Community for Health (ACH) in the Central Valley and contributed to planning for the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), reinforcing its role as a trusted convener and advocate for health equity.
- $54,000 spent. The Birthing Tree Community Lactation Hub - Launched in April 2024, The Birthing Tree provides culturally affirming maternal wellness support for Black and Brown birthing families. The hub offers breastfeeding and pumping accommodations, doula access, diabetes and lactation education, and wraparound infant care support. Key accomplishments: 4 Community Baby Showers with 32 partner organizations, supporting 150 families, 60 parents participated in Black Birth Equity listening sessions and surveys, 15 individuals completed diabetes education focused on postpartum health, Distributed over 1,000 health-related resources, gift incentives, and participation stipends through charitable donations
- $42,000 spent. Community Cleanups, Parks Activation & Environmental Justice - RSSC expanded its environmental justice and public space programming through targeted cleanup efforts and parks revitalization. These activities focused on healing disinvested neighborhoods, enhancing safety, and improving quality of life. Key accomplishments: 4 regional cleanups, removing over 10 tons of illegal waste, Neighborhood Transformation Day (Dec 2024): Purchased $30,000 in equipment, food, supplies, and marketing Organized 42 volunteers, including unsheltered residents, 10 tons in total of waste removed, 50+ unhoused residents engaged, 3 placed into sober housing, Parks Activation Initiatives: Conducted high-needs assessments and CHNA participation, Promoted advocacy and emotional wellness in public spaces, Received $18,000 from the San Joaquin Community Foundation to restore the handball court and mural at Williams Brotherhood Park, Facilitated mural painting with youth, hosted unveiling celebration with 100+ attendees, Co-sponsored Sangre Car Clubs Family Day in the Park, managing city permits and event coordination, Collaborated with City of Stockton Arts Commission for mural and youth programming, Partnered with CHIP Steering Committee, City of Stockton, and Trust for Public Land to identify five parks for investment under an Adopt-a-Park model
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 June 2024.
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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