Cherishability
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF CHERISHABILITY IS TO BUILD COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INFORMATIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL RESOURCES, AND EXPERIENTIAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.
- Income
- $675,462
- Spending
- $493,784
- Spent on programs
- 69%
- Reserves
- 9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $88,500, executive director
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 35% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1569% 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (3)
- $90,058 spent. ADAPTIVE FAMILY CAMP AT 100 ELK - 28 PARTICIPANTS. CHERISHABILITY'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM TAKES PLACE AT THE A/U RANCHES' 100 ELK OUTDOOR CENTER IN BUENA VISTA, COLORADO. DESIGNED AROUND THE NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS, THIS WEEK-LONG CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CAMP PROGRAM OFFERS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS HORSEBACK RIDING, CANOEING, HIKING, OUTDOOR HOT SPRINGS, CRAFTING, COOKING, AND S'MORE MAKING. PARENTS ENJOY RESPITE TIME AND MUTUAL SUPPORT.
- $99,667 spent. VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM - 10 PARTICIPANTS.PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM BECOME PART OF CHERISHABILITY'S PAID SEASONAL STAFF, CONTRIBUTING IMPORTANT SERVICES AT CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CAMPS AND ORGANIZATIONS. WORKING UNDER THE INSTRUCTION OF CHERISHABILITY'S SKILLED AND CARING JOB COACHES AND SUPPORT STAFF, TRAINEES LEARN BOTH JOB READINESS AND LIFE SKILLS WHILE RECEIVING OFF-HOURS CHAPERONING AND SUPPORT. OUR COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH ALLOWS TRAINEES TO STEP OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONES AND GROW THEIR INDEPENDENCE, FRIENDSHIPS, AND SKILLS. TRAINEES WORK AS LODGE AND FACILITIES CREWS AT THE A/U RANCHES, IN BUENA VISTA, COLORADO.
- $29,995 spent. ADAPTIVE YOUTH CAMP - 3 PARTICIPANTS.OUR ADAPTIVE YOUTH CAMP OFFERS SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE DUE TO THEIR NEEDS, ACCESS TO CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP ALONGSIDE THEIR PEERS. THIS TAILORED EXPERIENCE OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT AND ACCOMMODATES INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION STYLES. WE THOUGHTFULLY INDIVIDUALIZE THE CAMPER'S ACTIVITIES, HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS, MEALS, AND SCHEDULE SO THEY CAN EXPERIENCE THE LOVE OF A CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP AND HAVE FUN WITH NEW FRIENDS.
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
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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1987.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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