The Vitality Project
Our overarching mission is to provide advocacy, education, and collaboration to improve and promote opitmal health in our community. Current siginificant activities include coordinating local activities to prevent and end homlessness and addressing the impact of poverty.
The Vitality Project at a glance
In short: The Vitality Project gave $3.9M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $649K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,895,436
- +66.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $649,239
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $91,245
- Total assets
- $10,014,006
- -25.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Vitality Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Poor and the Homeless Tehama County ($3.5M). Together the top 6 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2023) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Poor and the Homeless Tehama County Red Bluff, CA | Homeless Assistance Services | $3,487,232 |
| Empower Tehama Red Bluff, CA | Homeless Assistance Services | $170,574 |
| City of Red Bluff Red Bluff, CA | Homeless Assistance Services | $105,971 |
| Lutheran Soical Service of nor Cal Concord, CA | Homeless Assistance Services | $76,519 |
| First Christian Church of Corning Corning, CA | Homeless Assistance Services | $30,140 |
| Tehama County Dept of EDUCATI0N Red Bluff, CA | Homeless Assistance Services | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,014,006 | $1,054,823 | $4,473,161 | $3,895,436 | 6 | $431,032 |
| 2024 | $13,423,448 | $14,940,687 | $2,741,408 | $2,335,352 | 4 | $10,604 |
| 2023 | $1,228,727 | $2,849,738 | $1,625,569 | $1,429,084 | 3 | — |
About The Vitality Project
Based on IRS filings
The Vitality Project is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Red Bluff, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $3.9M. Net investment income was $431K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Vitality Project is led by Andrea C. Curry, CEO on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea C. Curry
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$38K (2023) → $113K (2025)
Nichole Bethurem
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Cornelius
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Levia
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Leitem
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Colleen Lewis (2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $113K, to Andrea C Curry (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Vitality Project
How much does The Vitality Project give each year?
The Vitality Project gave $3.9M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 4 grants.
What is The Vitality Project's typical grant size?
The Vitality Project's median grant in 2025 was $91,245, and its average grant was $649,239, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Vitality Project give grants?
The Vitality Project gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Red Bluff, CA (4 grants).
Does The Vitality Project give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Vitality Project's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Homeless Assistance Services" (6 grants).
Who are The Vitality Project's largest grantees?
The Vitality Project's largest 2025 grantees include Poor and the Homeless Tehama County ($3,487,232), Empower Tehama ($170,574) and City of Red Bluff ($105,971), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Vitality Project?
The Vitality Project reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is The Vitality Project?
The Vitality Project is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Red Bluff, CA. It holds $10.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Vitality Project's EIN?
The Vitality Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4820017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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