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Vistability

Martinez, CA · EIN 94-1606517 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Latest filing: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (tax year 2024) · View the filing · Correct or respond

Vistability reported $22.4 million in revenue and $21.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $91.53 went to program services, $8.47 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 76.5% of the total. Government grants made up 22.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $224,499 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 28% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.

Where $100 of spending went

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $22M

For context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).

Where $100 of revenue came from

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $22M

Other revenue was negative: −$181K. The bar shows the positive sources only.

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

FY2025 filing. Median across 3,614 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
MeasureFY2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
91.5%87.2%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
8.5%11.4%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
0.0%0.2%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
$0.00$0.02
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
23.6%20.6%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
22.2%2.4%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
76.5%70.8%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$224,499$274,992
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
1.03%1.18%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
26
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
6.76.9
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
4 of 4100.0%

A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.

What the money paid for, in its own words

FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expense
$8.6M expenses · 43.1% of program spending · revenue $17M

Community access services is vistability's largest program area, serving over 500 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a wide range of support needs. Services are designed to be person-centered and promote independence, community participation, and quality of life through individualized day program supports.participants are supported through multiple service models based on individual needs and preferences, including fully community-based programs for highly active individuals engaged in community outings and volunteer activities; blended programs offering a…

$5.9M expenses · 29.2% of program spending

Children's services support over 200 children annually through early childhood and preschool-based programs addressing both developmental disabilities and mental health needs.developmental disability services focus on preschool-based learning, school readiness, and social-emotional development, supplemented by therapeutic supports such as speech, physical, and occupational therapy as appropriate.vistability also operates a therapeutic behavioral health preschool classroom serving children with mental health needs related to trauma, behavioral challenges, and diagnosed mental health…

$5.6M expenses · 27.7% of program spending

Employment services support approximately 250 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are working toward competitive, integrated employment and increased independence.services include community-based pre-vocational training, job exploration, and career development activities. Vistability also provides paid skill-building opportunities through internships and supported work contracts. For individuals who obtain employment in the community, ongoing job coaching and life skills supports are provided to promote long-term job retention and success

Highest reported compensation

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer, 40.00 hrs/week
$210,194$0$14,305$224,499
DIRECTOR OF COMM ACCESS SE
Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week
$124,488$0$3,217$127,705

2 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Vistability (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $252K (Part IX, line 5).

6 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
RevenueExpenses
$0$10M$20M$30M$40MFY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025$22M$22M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
FY2025 ⓘ$22M$22M91.5%$12M$224,499
FY2024 ⓘ$19M$21M91.0%$11M$212,255
FY2023 ⓘ$17M$19M88.3%$12M$220,647
FY2022 ⓘ$17M$17M87.1%$9.4M$220,626
FY2021 ⓘ$17M$17M89.7%$9.7M$209,553
FY2020 ⓘ$17M$19M89.6%$8.1M$182,453

Governance answers, as filed

FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means
  • Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b4 · 4 independent
  • Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
  • Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
  • Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
  • Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
  • Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
  • Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
  • Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
  • Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
  • Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
  • Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
  • Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
  • Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
  • Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
  • Employees Part I, line 5563
  • Volunteers Part I, line 618

Private foundation grants it received

1 private foundation reported grants to Vistability totaling $286 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.

Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.

Correct a figure or respond

Every number above is copied from Vistability's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Vistability, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

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Questions people ask

How much of Vistability's spending goes to programs?

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Vistability reported that 91.5% of its $21.9 million in expenses went to program services, 8.5% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does Vistability pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation Vistability reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $224,499, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does Vistability get its money?

Of $22.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 23.6% came from contributions and grants (including 22.2% from government grants) and 76.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is Vistability a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 94-1606517 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.

Sources

  • FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202631359349312948 · read the filing
  • FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511359349309051 · read the filing
  • FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202401369349315065 · read the filing
  • FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202341359349314984 · read the filing
  • FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202211369349309251 · read the filing
  • FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111359349300001 · read the filing

All filings for EIN 94-1606517: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.