Collaborative Effort to Reinforce Transition Success Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 141 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ADULTS WITH MULTIPLE, SEVERE DISABILITIES THROUGH A STIMULATING, PERSON-CENTERED, THERAPEUTIC DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM THAT INCREASES INDEPENDENCE IN EACH PARTICIPANT'S SOCIAL AND FUNCTIONAL LIFE SKILLS. THE FORWARD JOURNEY ADULT DAY SERVICES PROVIDES A UNIQUE PROGRAM WITH A LEVEL OF SERVICE THAT DIFFERENTIATES IT FROM ALL OTHER DAY-HABILITATION PROGRAMS. FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR PARTICIPANTS, THE FORWARD JOURNEY PROGRAMS ARE STAFF AND RESOURCE INTENSIVE. THE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE GRADUATING FROM THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WHO HAVE BEEN OR WOULD BE UNSUCCESSFUL IN OTHER PROGRAMS BECAUSE OF THEIR INTENSE MEDICAL NEEDS. IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT THE FORWARD JOURNEY PROGRAM WILL KEEP THESE ADULTS AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE, ALLOWING THEM TO LIVE AT HOME WITH THEIR PARENTS FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE AND KEEP THEM OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOMES OR OTHER INSTITUTIONS.
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $2.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- 9.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 94%
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 12
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 40% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 141 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $1.6 million spent. THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE FORWARD JOURNEY PROGRAM HAVE SPECIFIC NEEDS THAT INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:COMMUNICATIONS - MOST OF THE PARTICIPANTS USE MEANS OTHER THAN VERBAL SPEECH OR ARE NON-VERBAL.NON-AMBULATORY - MANY SPEND THE MAJORITY OF THEIR TIME IN A WHEELCHAIR OR OTHER SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT.PERSONAL CARE - ALL NEED HELP WITH BATHROOMING, EATING AND MOST OTHER ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.MEDICALLY FRAGILE - A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF PARTICIPANTS HAVE A FEEDING TUBE AND ALMOST 100% OF THE YOUNG ADULTS HAVE A SEIZURE DISORDER. WE HAVE HAD ADULTS WITH TRACHEOTOMIES AS WELL.IT IS THESE VERY SIGNIFICANT HEALTH NEEDS THAT HAVE KEPT THE PARTICIPANTS FROM ATTENDING OTHER DAY PROGRAMS OR, IN THE WORST CASES, NOT BEING ABLE TO STAY AT HOME WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND NEEDING TO MOVE INTO A NURSING HOME OR OTHER INSTITUTION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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