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Alegria Community Living

EIN 20-3057657 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN HIGH-QUALITY COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS WHICH ARE STABLE, SECURE, AND LASTING FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$11.4 million
Spending
$11.0 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
148
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$192,788, executor director (thru 05/25)

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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. $10.0 million spent. ALEGRIA COMMUNITY LIVING CURRENTLY HAS ALL 9 OF ITS HOMES IN FULL OPERATON, EXCEPT FOR ONE VACANCY. 4 OF THE HOMES SERVE 4 INDIVIDUALS EACH (AND WOULD BE CONSIDERED THE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE). THE OTHER 5 HOMES HAVE THE CAPACITY TO SERVE 3 INDIVIDUALS EACH. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT BEDS IN 7 OF THE HOMES MAY BE FUNDED EVEN IF VACANT PROVIDED THAT SOMEONE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS BEING IN TRANSITION. HOWEVER, DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (DDS) DOES NOT APPROVE TO FUND EMPTY BEDS FOR 2 NEW HOMES; REGIONAL CENTER OF THE EAST BAY (RCEB) AGREES TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND PURSUE APPROVAL OF HEALTH AND SAFETY WAIVER FROM DDS TO ALLOW RCEB TO MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR AN EMPTY BED SHOULD THEY OCCUR. ALEGRIA PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO 24-HOUR STAFFING (BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS). "TYPICAL STAFFING IS 2-3 STAFF AT ALL TIMES (THIS INCLUDES 2 OVERNIGHT AWAKE STAFF IN HOMES WHERE REQUIRED). STAFF PREPARE MEALS, PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO DAY PROGRAMS, OUTINGS IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, PROVIDE FULL ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (BATHING, TOILETING, GROOMING), COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, SUPPORT AND TRAINING TOWARDS INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, AND SUPERVISION AS REQUIRED. STAFF MAINTAIN THE HOME(CLEANING, ORGANIZING, ETC.), CHART ALL PROGRESS/CONCERNS REGARDING THE RESIDENTS AND ATTEND MEETINGS AND TRAININGS AS REQUIRED. ALEGRIA HAS A MANAGER OF HEALTH SERVICE (AN RN) AND CONTRACTED WITH A TEAM OF PSYCHIATRISTS, WHO VISIT THE HOMES REGULARLY. THEY PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL AND HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR THE RESIDENTS AND TRAIN STAFF TO IMPLEMENT THESE PLANS. ALEGRIA ALSO HAS THE FOLLOWING CONSULTANTS:MASSAGE THERAPISTMUSIC THERAPISTHOLISTIC CHEF (WHO TRAINS STAFF TO COOK NUTRITIOUS MEALS)REGISTERED DIETICIANREGISTERED PSYCHIATRISTSPEECH THERAPISTEQUINE THERAPISTWE ALSO PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES, CONSULTATIONS, TRAININGS AND DAY PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS.

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

  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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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