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Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition

Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition (NVHRC) began as a community led effort committed to reducing harm and providing evidence-based education, advocacy, and direct services to all community members …

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About Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition

Were a group of 30 people who recognized the lack of harm reduction in Butte County and came together to do something about it. We began by providing opioid overdose response trainings and free Naloxone (Narcan) by October 2018. Weve provided trainings for local law enforcement, Behavioral Health, homeless service providers, friends and family of people who use drugs, and prescription and non-prescription drug users. After requests from community members, we expanded our services to include syringe disposal, community syringe litter cleanup, and street outreach. Since then, weve diverted over 7,000 syringes from improper disposal, connected countless participants to treatment (drug use disorder, mental health, and Hep C treatment from our rapid testing program!) and social services, trained over 800 …

Founded
Headquarters
Chico, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition (NVHRC) began as a community led effort committed to reducing harm and providing evidence-based education, advocacy, and direct services to all community members within Butte Couty, CA and the surrounding counties. NVHRC recognizes that to implement holistic and effective change, we must reach our community members with a participant-centered approach. We accept, for better or worse, that prescription and non-prescription drug use is part of our world and we choose to work to minimize its harmful effects rather than simply ignore or condemn them. Our vision is for all community members to live safer and healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, housing status, financial status, immigration status, current substance use, disability, age, mental health status, incarceration status, religion and any other underserved communities not listed.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
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Common questions

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Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition is a registered education nonprofit based in Chico, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 861204038. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $483K in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 861204038. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition is located in Chico, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition has $483K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $483K in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Were a group of 30 people who recognized the lack of harm reduction in Butte County and came together to do something about it. We began by providing opioid overdose response trainings and free Naloxone (Narcan) by October 2018. Weve provided trainings for local law enforcement, Behavioral Health, homeless service providers, friends and family of people who use drugs, and prescription and non-prescription drug users. After requests from community members, we expanded our services to include syringe disposal, community syringe litter cleanup, and street outreach. Since then, weve diverted over 7,000 syringes from improper disposal, connected countless participants to treatment (drug use disorder, mental health, and Hep C treatment from... Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $483K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861204038, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
81% to programs
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MA
Marin H••••••
Chair & Presidt

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 53 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 53 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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Quick facts about Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition

What is Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition?
Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chico, United States. Were a group of 30 people who recognized the lack of harm reduction in Butte County and came together to do something about it. We began by providing opioid overdose response trainings and free Naloxone (Narcan) by October 2018. Weve provided trainings for local law enforcement, Behavioral Health, homeless service providers, friends and family of people who use drugs, and prescription and non-prescription drug users. After requests from community members, we expanded our services to include syringe disposal, community syringe litter cleanup, and street outreach. Since then, weve diverted over 7,000 syringes from improper disposal, connected countless participants to treatment (drug use disorder, mental health, and Hep C treatment from our rapid testing program!) and social services, trained over 800 people to respond to an opioid overdose and distributed over 2,000 free doses of Naloxone in Butte County! Weve had 20 opioid overdose reversal reports come back to us, from people of all ages and backgrounds. As we celebrate our first birthday, we also celebrate our application to become a Certified Syringe Exchange with the California Department of Public Health being submitted! All these smart people who make up NVHRC have read the evidence and learned from their professional backgrounds that harm reduction was the evidence based and data driven solution Butte County needed to combat our local drug crisis. Through the months, weve worked directly with the California Department of Public Health and met with syringe access programs in Northern California to learn best practices.
When was Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition founded?
Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition was founded in 2020.
Who leads Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition?
Marin Hambley serves as Chair & Presidt.
Where is Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition located?
Headquartered in Chico, CA, United States.
What is Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition trustworthy?
Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition's registration number?
IRS EIN: 861204038.
What is Northern Valley Harm Reduction Coalition's website?
http://nvhrc.org