REGIONAL ACCESS PROJECT FOUNDATION
41550 Eclectic St, Palm Desert, CA 922601967 www.rapfoundation.org

Total Revenue
$2,935,532
Total Expenses
$1,792,570
Net Assets
$6,284,695

Organizations Filed Purposes: 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 ALLOCATIONS TO OTHER EXEMPT ENTITIESRAP 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, The Thermal Senior Center and several Cooling Centers; Palm Springs, Thermal, Mecca, and Blythe. Food insecurity and basic needs programs in remote communities and hard to reach populations. The Mental Health Initiative was 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 Fast-Pitch annual competition is an innovative and creative way for pre-qualified nonprofits to learn how to improve their communication and presentation skills.

CENTER FOR NONPROFIT ADVANCEMENT (CNA)RAPs CNA program is the only program of its kind in eastern Riverside County. CNA 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 CNA 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 nonprofit professionals as speakers to present educational information and networking opportunities. A Non-Profit Management Certificate Program offered in partnership with the University of California, Riverside. Provide affordable office space and free meeting space and copying services to nonprofits.

NONPROFIT RENTALSRAP provides affordable lease rates to nonprofits for offices and cubicles. A clear indication of the success of this program is that all 25 of our lease spaces are currently occupied, meaning the nonprofits see the desirability of utilizing these facilities at greatly reduced rates. 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.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Leticia De LaraCEO40$136,773
Matthew Gonda Cpa CgmaTreasurer2$0
Aurora WilsonDirector2$0
Anna MartinezDirector2$0
Van TannerDirector2$0
Tori St JohnsDirector2$0
Beatriz GonzalezDirector2$0
Mike GialdiniSecretary2$0
Valerie HudsonDirector2$0
Elizabeth RomeroDirector2$0
Ricardo LorettaDirector2$0
Rudy GutierrezDirector2$0
Claudia GalvezDirector2$0
Dr Ann Dew DoEx Officio2$0
V Manuel PerezDirector2$0
Rosemary OrtegaDirector2$0
Maria BlueDirector2$0
Dr William Kroonen EddDirector2$0
Jan PyeVice Chair2$0
Joseph HayesDirector2$0
Dr Craig Borba EddChairman2$0
Mark MoranDirector2$0

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