Fmhm Community Living
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
RECOGNIZING THAT WE ARE ALL CREATED IN GOD'S IMAGE, OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN REACHING THEIR GREATEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN A CARING COMMUNITY OF RESPECT, DIGNITY AND PARTNERSHIP.
- Income
- $3.3 million
- Spending
- $3.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- -10.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
- Highest pay
- $169,370, ceo/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
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 705% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 21% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs.
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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 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
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 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 (1)
- $3.0 million spent. THE PURPOSE OF THE FILLING HOMES WAIVER/SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES IS TO ENABLE ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN MORE TYPICAL HOUSING OPTIONS IN SAFE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS, WITH PERSONS OF THEIR CHOICE THROUGH A COMMUNITY BASED SYSTEM OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES. THIS IS DONE THROUGH HOMEMAKER PERSONAL CARE (HPC) AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS, LEVEL 1, AND SELF WAIVERS. THE GOAL IS ASSISTING EACH PERSON TO BE AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE, WHILE MAINTAINING THE PERSON'S HEALTH AND SAFETY. PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ADULT DAY PROGRAMMING FROM THE FILLING HOMES CERTIFIED HABILIATION CENTER. A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION. A LARGE PORTION OF THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, SENSORY STIMULATION, REPOSITIONING, ENHANCEMENT OF LIFE SKILLS, AND WORK TRAINING SKILLS ALONG WITH AQUATIC AND PHYSICAL THERAPIES. EVERYTHING IS DONE IN A WAY TO PROMOTE RESPECT, DIGNITY, AND THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND INDEPENDENCE.
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 October 13, 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 March 2008.
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 October 21, 2026.
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