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Social Development Centers Incorporated

EIN 23-7286813 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SDC, Inc. is committed to providing personalized services, which promote the interest and respect the choices of each individual. Resources and other supports will be identified and utilized to effectively impact on developing, expanding and enhancing real and typical work, community and living opportunities that result in a valued and satisfied community member and neighbor.SDC, Inc. will work with and on behalf of each individual. Our goal is to assist each person to develop and implement a personal plan that enables each person to enjoy life in his/her community with dignity and respect and to actualize his/her dreams and vision of what s/he desires access his/her community communicate his/her wants and needs promote empowerment and self-advocacy develop personal competence strive for financial independence develop meaningful, reciprocal and long lasting relationships and friendshipsEach individual will be active in all decision-making, supported to fully participate and experience

Income
$564,012
Spending
$545,309
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
9
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$86,022, executive dir.

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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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

    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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (1)
  1. $507,768 spent. Social Development Centers, Inc. DBA Community Employment Services provided services and supports to 18 adults with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities. Social Development Centers, Inc. is committed to providing personalized services which promote the interests and respect the choices of each individual. Resources and other supports will be identified and utilized to effectively impact on developing, expanding and enhancing real and typical work, community and living opportunities that result in a valued and satisfied community member and neighbor. Community Employment Services, a program of Social Development Centers, Inc. works with each individual to whom we provide services and supports via Individual Planning Teams. The IPP teams included social worker, family members, residential providers and significant persons in their lives. A sample of the types of individualized outcomes include: job development and job search, job training, and tailored on the job support to meet the individual and employers' needs banking, budgeting and pay reporting to SSAtravel and destination training to various places in San Francisco and San Mateo Co. shopping for personal and household items making a variety of purchases in their communities, i.e. coffee, lunch, etc.recreational activities of choice, such as bowling, golf, basketball, tennis, frisbee golf, soccer, football, etc. joining gym, and other clubs of interest that require memberships, obtaining library cards, etc. Advocacy Training: voting class, assistance to vote, explaining ballot, how to write a letter, explaining content of letters, phone calls to legislators on specific issues of interests to the individual, advocating at your IPP/ISP meetings, making your end of life wishes known, relationships, using "Think, Plan, Do" in your life, etc.Support attending City College Classes of San Francisco, Art Class, Computer Class We are able to continue with Remote Services and Supports through 12/31/2026, per DDSDaily zoom activities and classes included Daily News, Exercise Classes, Support Group, Advocacy Class. Monthly themed "CES Connects" session Support obtaining internet, learning how to use technology and devices both for individual and families

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

  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 November 6, 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 June 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 May 1973.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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