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Problems Anonymous Action Group Incorporated

EIN 23-7102789 · Ogden, UT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND SPONSORS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOL, AND DRUG RELATED PROBLEMS UNDER AN AGREEMENT WITH WEBER HUMAN SERVICES.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
-7.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
18
Highest pay
$55,500, executive di

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: 43 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $850,833 spent. PROBLEMS ANONYMOUS ACTION GROUP (PAAG) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO ADVANCING HUMAN DIGNITY BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL INVOLVEMENT FOR PEOPLE ON THE FRINGE OF SOCIETY. PAAG CURRENTLY POSSESSES 121 BEDS, WHICH PROVIDES INDEPENDENT, PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS TO SERIOUSLY MENTALLY ILL (SMI) HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. THE PAAG DROP-IN CENTER ALLOWS CLIENTS (PAAG MEMBERS) TO HAVE A HAVEN TO AVOID THE STREETS AND ACCESS APPROPRIATE SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES WITH THEIR PEERS. PAAG PROVIDED DAILY MEALS, WEEKLY FOOD ORDERS, DAILY DISTRIBUTION OF HYGIENE AND PERSONAL ITEMS, CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES TO SEVERELY MENTALLY ILL (SMI) INDIVIDUALS OF WEBER COUNTY. THE PAAG PROGRAM IS SET UP TO REINFORCE CLIENT'S INVOLVEMENT IN OBTAINING THESE SERVICES, WHICH IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF DAILY LIFE AND INCREASES SELF-WORTH AND SELF-RELIANCE IN THESE INDIVIDUALS. IN 2024, PAAG SERVED 16,886 HOT, WELL-BALANCED MEALS, AND 361 WEEKLY FOOD ORDERS WERE FILLED. 57 NON-RECURRING INDIVIDUALS PLACED 734 ORDERS RECEIVING 2,407 ITEMS OF ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES AND PERSONAL ITEMS THROUGH THE PAAG TRADING POST PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, 711 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED PAAG EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 39 PAAG MEMBERS HOLD REGULAR DAILY AND WEEKLY POSITIONS IN THE PAAG DROP-IN CENTER TO ASSIST THEIR PEERS WITH DAILY TASKS AND TRAINING PROBLEMS ANONYMOUS ACTION GROUP (PAAG) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO ADVANCING HUMAN DIGNITY BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL INVOLVEMENT FOR PEOPLE ON THE FRINGE OF SOCIETY. PAAG CURRENTLY POSSESSES 121 BEDS, WHICH PROVIDES INDEPENDENT, PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS TO SERIOUSLY MENTALLY ILL (SMI) HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. THE PAAG DROP-IN CENTER ALLOWS CLIENTS (PAAG MEMBERS) TO HAVE A HAVEN TO AVOID THE STREETS AND ACCESS APPROPRIATE SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES WITH THEIR PEERS. PAAG PROVIDED DAILY MEALS, WEEKLY FOOD ORDERS, DAILY DISTRIBUTION OF HYGIENE AND PERSONAL ITEMS, CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL COMMODITIES TO SEVERELY MENTALLY ILL (SMI) INDIVIDUALS OF WEBER COUNTY. THE PAAG PROGRAM IS SET UP TO REINFORCE CLIENT'S INVOLVEMENT IN OBTAINING THESE SERVICES, WHICH IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF DAILY LIFE AND INCREASES SELF-WORTH AND SELF-RELIANCE IN THESE INDIVIDUALS. IN 2024, PAAG SERVED 16,886 HOT, WELL-BALANCED MEALS, AND 361 WEEKLY FOOD ORDERS WERE FILLED. 57 NON-RECURRING INDIVIDUALS PLACED 734 ORDERS RECEIVING 2,407 ITEMS OF ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES AND PERSONAL ITEMS THROUGH THE PAAG TRADING POST PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, 711 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED PAAG EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 39 PAAG MEMBERS HOLD REGULAR DAILY AND WEEKLY POSITIONS IN THE PAAG DROP-IN CENTER TO ASSIST THEIR PEERS WITH DAILY TASKS AND TRAINING

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

  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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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