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Civitan Foudation Inc

EIN 23-7036797 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITY AN ACCESSIBLE, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE ENCIRONMENT WHILE DELIVERING SUPERIOR LIFE EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$12.5 million
Spending
$11.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
418
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$419,346, 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

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (1)
  1. $9.8 million spent. ADULT DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM - CIVITAN PROVIDES A STATE OF THE ART ADULT LIFE LEARNING PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS 18+ YEARS AND OLDER WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR COMPREHENSIVE MENU OF SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN BUILDING CRITICAL INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, EXPLORE NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND PURSUE THEIR INTERESTS AND PASSIONS IN ONE OR MORE CREATIVE MEDIUMS TO SUPPORT THEIR EDUCATIONAL "SPECIALS" INTEGRATED INTO THE DAILY ROTATIONS INCLUDE CULINARY AND NUTRITION INSTRUCTION, THE MINDSONG MUSIC LAB, VISUAL ARTS AND CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS, THEATRE ARTS, MOVEMENT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND MEDIA ARTS. DAY TREATMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8AM - 4PM IN PHOENIX, MARICOPA AND WILLIAMS, AZ.CAMP CIVITAN - THE CIVITAN FOUNDATION'S LONGEST RUNNING, AND MOST BELOVED PROGRAM OFFERS 10 WEEK-LONG CAMP SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER, AND WEEKEND ADVENTURES ONCE A MONTH DURING THE REST OF THE YEAR. FOUNDED IN 1968, CAMP CIVITAN IS A 15-ACRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE FACILITY FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY YOUNG AND OLD, A VARIETY OF LIFE-ENRICHING AND FUN EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM, TEAMWORK, SOCIALIZATION, AND A HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. MOREOVER, CAMP CIVITAN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDE AN INCREDIBLE HANDS ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER BY HELPING ACQUIRE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS AND INVALUABLE SKILL SETS WORKING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS.EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - CIVITAN FOUNDATION OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE MENU OF PERSON-CENTERED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO EFFECTIVELY MATCH A MEMBER'S ABILITIES, INTERESTS AND CAREER GOALS TO CREATE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY, DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENT DIABILITIES, VOCATIONAL REHABILIATION, LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BUSINESSES, CIVITAN'SEMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDE: PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICE, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, JOB DEVELOPMENT & PLACEMENT, AND CAREER PLANNING SERVICES.

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

  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 December 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 August 1968.

    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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