Acenda Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
PROTECTING CHILDREN, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, AND EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE, LIFE-ENHANCING SERVICES.
- Income
- $62.1 million
- Spending
- $61.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 1.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 76%
- Employees
- 780
- Volunteers
- 360
- Highest pay
- $680,573, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 54% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 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
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $25.6 million spent. INTEGRATED HEALTH SERVICES - THE INTEGRATED HEALTH DIVISION OFFERS A RANGE OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING: ADULT ACUTE CARE SERVICES SUCH AS CRISIS SCREENING, PARTIAL CARE PROGRAMS, AND INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES; ADOLESCENT AND ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES; OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT RECOVERY SERVICES; CHILDREN'S MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE AND YOUTH PARTIAL CARE SERVICES.
- $10.4 million spent. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES - THE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION PROVIDES PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON CHILD SAFETY, PERMANENCY AND FAMILY WELL-BEING. FAMILIES ARE CHILD WELFARE INVOLVED AND REFERRED TO OUR IN-HOME COUNSELING, SUPPORT SERVICES AND VISITATION PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS, ENHANCE FUNCTIONING AND SABILIZE FAMILIES SO THEY REMAIN INTACT, OR SO CHILDREN CAN BE REUNIFIED.
- $9.8 million spent. PREVENTION, YOUTH & EDUCATION SERVICES - THE PREVENTION DIVISION OFFERS PREVENTATIVE SERVICES TO INFANTS, CHILDREN, YOUNG AND OLDER ADULTS AIMING TO REDUCE BARRIERS IN AREAS OF PRIMARY PREVENTION, INFANT AND MATERNAL HEALTH, JUVENILE JUSTICE AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES.
- $6.4 million spent. NJ STATEWIDE SUPPORT SERVICES
- LINE 4D, PROGRAM SERVICE ------------------------- New Jersey Statewide Support Services - The New Jersey Statewide Support Services Division offers services statewide, via an innovative hub-and-spoke model which supports youth mental wellness and promotes prevention of bullying, teen suicide, substance use, and more. Most importantly, the hub staff will connect students and their parents/caregivers to other services that support students' social, emotional and mental health and well-being.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 December 1968.
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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