OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
EIN 95-6139530 · Support N.E.C. (E19)
What they do
Summary Mission:Occupational Therapy Association of California is The Collective Voice That Serves, Supports, and Promotes The Profession of Occupational Therapy and Its Practitioners.Vision Statement:A World Where All People Participate In Meaningful Occupations to Optimize Their Life Experience. Core Values:The Occupational Therapy Association of California Adheres to The Following Core Values to Guide The Associations Actions and Decisions In Pursuing Its Vision and Mission, and Carrying Out The Strategic Plan.
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Board and leadership roster (4)
LISA HIESTAND MS OTRLTREASURER
BECKY CROUCH OTRLDIR. REGION 4
CINDY GARCIA COTALREG 1 DIR-ELECT
KAREN POLASTRIEXECUTIVE DIR.
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2025
- Location
- 3620 AMERICAN RIVER DR STE 230, SACRAMENTO, CA 95864-5914
- County
- Sacramento
- In care of
- Karen Polastri
- Primary officer
- Karen Polastri, Executive Director
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2017
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2017
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- WILLIAMS & OLDS PROFESSIONAL CORP
- NTEE classification
- Support N.E.C. (E19)
- IRS tax category
- Support N.E.C.