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Community Service Solutions

EIN 01-0658352 · Coleville, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Development of public services for the health and social benefit of the community. CSS acts as the non-profit consoritum employer of record for in-home supportive service providers for the purposes of collective bargaining over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employement

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$996,832
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
10
Highest pay
$156,579, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $940,430 spent. We oversee the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Registry for Mono, Inyo, and Alpine Counties. We recruit, screen, and train IHSS providers to care for elderly and/or disabled IHSS recipients, so that recipients can safely remain in their homes and avoid out-of-home placement. We maintain a database of prescreened providers and assist with referring recipients to potential providers that could meet their needs. We provide support, education, and training to IHSS providers and recipients regarding program regulations, legislative changes, and best practices to ensure positive outcomes.
  2. We chair and facilitate the IHSS Advisory Committee in Mono, Inyo, and Alpine Counties, for the purpose of making recommendations to Boards of Supervisors about efficient delivery of services to IHSS recipients. We also provide information regarding program updates, new and pending legislation, and countywide trends or issues. We serve as the Employer of Record for IHSS providers in Mono and Inyo Counties for the purposes of collective bargaining. We negotiate IHSS provider wages and benefits with provider unions; analyze and interpret provisions of labor agreements; and calculate County fiscal impact to implement changes in IHSS provider wage and benefits.
  3. We implement the IHSS Quality Assurance and Program Integrity Programs for Mono and Alpine Counties. We regularly review case files, assessing for accuracy and compliance; conduct announced and unannounced home visits of IHSS recipients; perform targeted reviews and quality improvement efforts; write county policies, procedures, budgets, and annual plans; and provide training and technical assistance to county personnel. We administer the Reentry Coordination Program for the Mono County Sheriffs Department, meeting with incarcerated persons at the Mono County Jail to assist with their transition back into the community prior to release. Incarcerated persons are connected to services, including but not limited to: counseling, substance abuse treatment, anger management classes, housing, doctor appointments, and employment assistance. Inmates are also assisted with enrollment in health insurance and food program assistance.
  4. We manage the Snap-Ed/CalFresh Healthy Living Program in Mono, Alpine, and Inyo Counties, for the purpose of implementing nutrition and physical activity interventions aimed at improving health outcomes of low-income residents. We teach nutrition and physical activity lessons in schools and community settings; promote healthy eating at community and school events; promote healthy eating through educational newsletters; and work with schools and communities on policy, systems, and environmental changes, such as creating school wellness policies and committees, championing food redistribution initiatives, food pantry programs, and school and community gardens.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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