Visalia Rescue Mission
Visalia rescue mission provides meals, shelter, clothing, and other necessities to homeless or impoverished persons.
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Visalia Rescue Mission provides meals, shelter, counseling, and recovery programs to help people overcome homelessness and addiction.
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Visalia rescue mission provides meals, shelter, clothing, and other necessities to homeless or impoverished persons.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVisalia 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.
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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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VISALIA RESCUE MISSION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralVolunteers spend Thanksgiving handing out meals with the Visalia Rescue Mission - yourcentralvalley.com
Visalia Rescue Mission helps Fresno Mission with clothing donation following fire - KMPH
How you can help a Visalia non-profit with a cup of coffee - ABC30 Fresno
Visalia hotel likely to become temporary homeless shelter, Rescue Mission could close - Visalia Times-Delta
Firefighters douse dryer fire at Visalia Rescue Mission - Visalia Times-Delta
Help Grocery Outlet raise $15,000 for Visalia Rescue Mission - Visalia Times-Delta
Police: Woman smashes glass door at Visalia Rescue Mission thrift store - Visalia Times-Delta
Tulare's Lighthouse Rescue Mission moves forward with plan to build new homeless shelter - ABC30 Fresno
Food Fight for Families benefits Visalia Rescue Mission - Visalia Times-Delta
A leader on a mission - Visalia Times-Delta
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
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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