Regional Access Project Foundation

“Form 990 is provided to the finance committe, audit committee and full board for review and approval prior to filing.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy. The ceo reviews the board membership each year to determine any possible conflicts. Additionally, board members complete an fppc form 700 - statement of economic interest annually that details any conflict of interest transactions/situations. These forms are reviewed by the ceo and filed with the riverside county clerk of the board.”

“Compensation of the ceo is reviewed annually by the executive committee an d approved by the full board of directors.”

“The organization's governing documents are available upon request.”

“The regional access project foundation provides funding, oversight, technical assistance, and guidance to volunteers, community based organizations and agencies, and collaborative groups, which serve the residents of eastern riverside county in the areas of health, mental health, and juvenile interventions. The regional access project foundation's vision is to be a resource for these organizations and individuals in the desert communities preparing for and providing services in order to enable an enhanced quality of life for all inhabitants of eastern riverside county.”

“Grant making rap provides funding to nonprofits addressing health, mental health and juvenile intervention unmet needs. The following are examples of services and programs funded: programs for seniors, youth and disadvantaged populations with an emphasis on remote communities; the colorado river senior center, and several cooling centers; palm springs, thermal, mecca, and blythe. The mental health initiative was initially approved in may 2014 through 2019. Request for proposals (rfp) were released to proactively focus on specific areas identified by the community as high priorities. In the fall of 2019, the rap board expanded the rfps to include health-mental health programs/projects and addressing juvenile intervention services through our small grants. The mental health initiative has continued through 2025 with an emphasis on under-served communities.”

“Nonprofit organization centric (npoc) raps npoc program is the only program of its kind in eastern riverside county. Npoc provides professional services and support to nonprofit organizations in order to assist them with their capacity building efforts and to help them achieve financial sustainability. The following are examples of npoc services: providing nonprofit consultants with expertise in the following areas: board development, strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, financial planning, etc. Offering workshops in nonprofit capacity building topics including but not limited to: human resources, grant writing, grant research, budgeting, and financial management. Hosting the annual conference featuring an inspirational speaker to raise awareness of the nonprofit contributions to our community and providing networking opportunities. Provide affordable office space and free meeting space and copying services to nonprofits.”

“The coachella valley healthy living (cvhl) program promotes long-term wellness through two complementary initiatives: nutrition education and tobacco prevention. The nutrition education component delivers hands-on lessons, garden-based learning, and community outreach to encourage healthy eating and active lifestyles, including the installation of garden spaces and activity enhancements, like playground stencils, at partner sites such as schools and after-school programs. The tobacco control program engages local youth in advocacy efforts, supports community cleanups to reduce exposure to tobacco waste in public spaces, and hosts educational events that raise awareness about the dangers of commercial tobacco use. Together, these efforts foster healthier environments and empower residents across the coachella valley to make informed choices for themselves and their communities.”

“Nonprofit rentals in addition to the cost reductions of the office space, rap also provides conference room availabilities for free. Not only do these organizations utilize funds towards helping their clients, but they find collaborations facilitated by the presence of other nonprofits in the same building.”

“Rent expenses in revenue 38,305 rent expenses in revenue -38,305”