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Visalia Rescue Mission

Visalia rescue mission provides meals, shelter, clothing, and other necessities to homeless or impoverished persons.

Visalia, CA EIN 942902666 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Visalia Rescue Mission

Visalia Rescue Mission provides meals, shelter, counseling, and recovery programs to help people overcome homelessness and addiction.

Headquarters
Visalia, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

Visalia rescue mission provides meals, shelter, clothing, and other necessities to homeless or impoverished persons.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 3%
Peer average: 0%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.03 ($6.6 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Visalia Rescue Mission is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Visalia, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 942902666. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for disaster relief charities in United States. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Visalia Rescue Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 89/100.

Visalia Rescue Mission is located in Visalia, CA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Visalia Rescue Mission has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 3% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Visalia Rescue Mission is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Visalia Rescue Mission. 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.

Visalia Rescue Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 3% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Visalia Rescue Mission provides meals, shelter, counseling, and recovery programs to help people overcome homelessness and addiction. Visalia Rescue Mission is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Visalia Rescue Mission's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Visalia Rescue Mission are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Visalia Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942902666, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
3% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

GU
Gustavo Nobrega
Director

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron H•••••••••
Director
BR
Brad B••••••
Director
BR
Brandon B•••••
Director
D'
D'Ann R•••••
Director
GU
Gustavo N••••••
Director
JA
Jason V•••••
Director
JA
Jay I•••••
Director
JE
Jennifer M•••••••
Director
KO
Korey A•••••••
Director
KR
Kris L•••••
Director
MA
Mark C•••••
Director
NA
Nathan H••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
SA
Sara S••••
Director
SH
Shon B••••••
Treasurer
ST
Stephen S•••••
Director
WA
Wayne I•••••
Secretary
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Volunteers spend Thanksgiving handing out meals with the Visalia Rescue Mission - yourcentralvalley.com
Nov 2025
www.yourcentralvalley.com
Visalia Rescue Mission helps Fresno Mission with clothing donation following fire - KMPH
Jul 2025
kmph.com
Form filed
$7.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
How you can help a Visalia non-profit with a cup of coffee - ABC30 Fresno
Jul 2024
abc30.com
Form filed
$8.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$9.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Visalia hotel likely to become temporary homeless shelter, Rescue Mission could close - Visalia Times-Delta
Mar 2020
www.visaliatimesdelta.com
Firefighters douse dryer fire at Visalia Rescue Mission - Visalia Times-Delta
Jun 2019
www.visaliatimesdelta.com
Help Grocery Outlet raise $15,000 for Visalia Rescue Mission - Visalia Times-Delta
Jul 2018
www.visaliatimesdelta.com
Police: Woman smashes glass door at Visalia Rescue Mission thrift store - Visalia Times-Delta
May 2018
www.visaliatimesdelta.com
Tulare's Lighthouse Rescue Mission moves forward with plan to build new homeless shelter - ABC30 Fresno
Mar 2017
abc30.com
Food Fight for Families benefits Visalia Rescue Mission - Visalia Times-Delta
Jul 2016
www.visaliatimesdelta.com
A leader on a mission - Visalia Times-Delta
Apr 2016
www.visaliatimesdelta.com

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Visalia Rescue Mission This page 66 $7.3 million 3%
Penacook Civil Defense Rescue Squad 89 $1.1 million -
South East Livingston County Ambulance Service Inc 89 $1.4 million -
Dunn Emergency Services Inc 89 $3.7 million -
American Medical Association Foundation 89 $3.1 million -
The Mustard Seed of Central Florida Inc 89 $2.3 million -
Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit 89 $8.5 million 1%
Seymour Ambulance Assoc Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas Inc 89 $3.6 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Visalia Rescue Mission

What is Visalia Rescue Mission?
Visalia Rescue Mission is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Visalia, United States. Visalia Rescue Mission provides meals, shelter, counseling, and recovery programs to help people overcome homelessness and addiction.
Who leads Visalia Rescue Mission?
Gustavo Nobrega serves as Director.
Where is Visalia Rescue Mission located?
Headquartered in Visalia, United States.
What is Visalia Rescue Mission's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 3% of expenses go to program services.
Is Visalia Rescue Mission trustworthy?
Visalia Rescue Mission has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Visalia Rescue Mission's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942902666.
What is Visalia Rescue Mission's website?
http://www.vrmhope.org