Indian Creek Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION: EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND/OR AUTISM, TO MAXIMIZE THEIR PERSONAL POTENTIAL AND ENRICH THEIR COMMUNITIES. OUR VALUES: INDIAN CREEK FOUNDATION IS A COMMUNITY OF CARING, COMPASSIONATE PEOPLE, WHO ACCEPT OTHERS' UNIQUENESS AS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF OUR LIVES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS BASED ON MUTUAL RESPECT, UNCONDITIONAL VALUE AND CARING INTERACTIONS AMONG THOSE WHOSE LIVES WE TOUCH.
- Income
- $27.8 million
- Spending
- $23.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- -0.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 85%
- Employees
- 280
- Volunteers
- 115
- Highest pay
- $231,329, ceo
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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 50% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 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 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 (5)
- $14.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: CARE IS PROVIDED IN 26 GROUP HOMES OR INDIVIDUAL APARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. ALL RESIDENTS HAVE CHOICES TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SHOPPING, BANKING, DINING, ATTENDING THE CHURCH OF THEIR CHOICE, ETC. DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS, WORKING ON A SHIFT BASIS, PROVIDE SUPPORT TAILORED TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS AND PREFERENCES OF THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE. COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES: INDIVIDUALS CAPABLE OF LIVING IN A SEMI- INDEPENDENT LIVING SITUATION FOCUSED ON INCREASED RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF- RELIANCE ARE SERVED IN AN UNLICENSED RESIDENTIAL CARE SETTING. SOME INDIVIDUALS IN THIS SETTING HAVE PROGRESSED FROM LICENSED CARE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING AND WILL RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT AND MONITORING. LIFESHARING SERVICES: LIFESHARING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY FAMILY LIVING. LIFESHARING OFFERS CARE FOR A PERSON WITH AN INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR AUTISM, BY A HOST FAMILY IN THEIR PRIVATE HOME IN THE COMMUNITY. LIFESHARING PROVIDES A STABLE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EACH PERSON IS ENCOURAGED TO REACH HIS OR HER FULLEST POTENTIAL WHILE BECOMING PART OF THE FAMILY'S EVERYDAY LIFE. THE LIFESHARING PROVIDER ALSO PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTR AND CARE FOR THE PERSON. INDIAN CREEK FOUNDATION IS ACCEPTING LIFESHARING PROVIDERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THEIR HOMES AND PROVIDE CARE. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: CARE IS PROVIDED IN 26 GROUP HOMES OR INDIVIDUAL APARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE AREA. ALL RESIDENTS HAVE CHOICES TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SHOPPING, BANKING, DINING, ATTENDING THE CHURCH OF THEIR CHOICE, ETC. DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS, WORKING ON A SHIFT BASIS, PROVIDE SUPPORT TAILORED TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS AND PREFERENCES OF THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE. COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES: INDIVIDUALS CAPABLE OF LIVING IN A SEMI- INDEPENDENT LIVING SITUATION FOCUSED ON INCREASED RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF- RELIANCE ARE SERVED IN AN UNLICENSED RESIDENTIAL CARE SETTING. SOME INDIVIDUALS IN THIS SETTING HAVE PROGRESSED FROM LICENSED CARE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING AND WILL RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT AND MONITORING. LIFESHARING SERVICES: LIFESHARING PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY FAMILY LIVING. LIFESHARING OFFERS CARE FOR A PERSON WITH AN INTELLECTUAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR AUTISM, BY A HOST FAMILY IN THEIR PRIVATE HOME IN THE COMMUNITY. LIFESHARING PROVIDES A STABLE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH EACH PERSON IS ENCOURAGED TO REACH HIS OR HER FULLEST POTENTIAL WHILE BECOMING PART OF THE FAMILY'S EVERYDAY LIFE. THE LIFESHARING PROVIDER ALSO PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTR AND CARE FOR THE PERSON. INDIAN CREEK FOUNDATION IS ACCEPTING LIFESHARING PROVIDERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THEIR HOMES AND PROVIDE CARE.
- $3.8 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: INDIAN CREEK FOUNDATION'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORTS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS INCORPORATE THE USE OF POSITIVE APPROACHES, RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SKILL BUILDING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTATIONS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIORS. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT AND PSYCHOTHERAPY PROMOTE RECOVERY AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT.
- $1.5 million spent. DAY SERVICES: INDIAN CREEK FOUNDATION'S DAY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT TO EACH PARTICIPANT AS THEY EXPLORE OPTIONS FOR MAKING CONNECTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITY. WE ENGAGE OUR PARTICIPANTS IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO HELP THEM EXPLORE POTENTIAL CAREERS, VOLUNTEERISM, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONGOING ADULT LEARNING. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL TO LEARN A NEW HOBBY, EXPLORE CULTURAL INTERESTS, OR RECEIVE TRAINING TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES.
- $637,953 spent. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOLLOWS TWO DIFFERENT MODELS OF SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. LIFESHARING ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE WITH FAMILIES WHO PROVIDE CARE IN THEIR PRIVATE HOME. THE LIFESHARING PROVIDER HELPS EACH INDIVIDUAL LEARN AND APPLY NEW SKILLS WHILE BECOMING A PART OF THE FAMILY'S EVERYDAY LIFE. THE LIFESHARING PROVIDER ALSO PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, AND CARE OF PERSONAL NEEDS. UNLICENSED RESIDENTIAL PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY LIVING ON THEIR OWN IN THE COMMUNITY. A VARIETY OF SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL BASED ON THEIR NEEDS. THESE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE ARRANGING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PROVIDING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. REVENUE RELATED TO THESE SERVICES WAS 945,056 AND EXPENSES WERE 699,626.
- COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOLLOWS TWO DIFFERENT MODELS OF SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. LIFESHARING ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE WITH FAMILIES WHO PROVIDE CARE IN THEIR PRIVATE HOME. THE LIFESHARING PROVIDER HELPS EACH INDIVIDUAL LEARN AND APPLY NEW SKILLS WHILE BECOMING A PART OF THE FAMILY'S EVERYDAY LIFE. THE LIFESHARING PROVIDER ALSO PROVIDES FOOD, SHELTER, AND CARE OF PERSONAL NEEDS. UNLICENSED RESIDENTIAL PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY LIVING ON THEIR OWN IN THE COMMUNITY. A VARIETY OF SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL BASED ON THEIR NEEDS. THESE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE ARRANGING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PROVIDING RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. REVENUE RELATED TO THESE SERVICES WAS 945,056 AND EXPENSES WERE 699,626.
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 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 June 2025.
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 August 1983.
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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