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Cache Creek Lodge Inc

EIN 23-7330475 · Woodland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

CACHE CREEK LODGE EXISTS TO ASSIST IN REDUCING THE INCIDENCES AND EFFECTS OF ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE BY PROVIDING RECOVERY SERVICES TO THOSE AFFECTED BOTH DIRECTLY AND INDIRECTLY BY ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
10
Highest pay
$147,470, executive di

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

Weak: 24 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 254% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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. $2.0 million spent. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES OUR CLIENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN A TREATMENT FACILITY FOR 30 DAYS TO SIX MONTHS. WHILE IN TREATMENT, THE CLIENT RECEIVES FOOD, LODGING, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, ALL FOR A SINGLE FEE. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF DAILY GROUP MEETINGS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, RECREATION, LIFE SKILL CLASSES, AND A FAMILY PROGRAM. AN INTENSIVE DAY PROGRAM IS OFFERED FOR CLIENTS WHO MUST STAY HOME IN THE EVENINGS. BOTH RECOVERY PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE CLIENTS THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES WHILE STAYING CLEAN AND SOBER. THE SOBER LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR CLIENTS WISHING TO LIVE IN A DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT. OUTPATIENT AND AFTERCARE SERVICES ARE OFFERED ON NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CLIENTS WHO WORK DURING DAYTIME HOURS OR HAVE COMPLETED THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. THE FOCUS IS ON EDUCATION OF ADDICTIONS, SELF- AWARENESS, PREVENTION OF RELAPSE, AND A COMMITTMENT TO RECOVERY. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES OUR CLIENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN A TREATMENT FACILITY FOR 30 DAYS TO SIX MONTHS. WHILE IN TREATMENT, THE CLIENT RECEIVES FOOD, LODGING, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, ALL FOR A SINGLE FEE. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF DAILY GROUP MEETINGS, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, RECREATION, LIFE SKILL CLASSES, AND A FAMILY PROGRAM. AN INTENSIVE DAY PROGRAM IS OFFERED FOR CLIENTS WHO MUST STAY HOME IN THE EVENINGS. BOTH RECOVERY PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE CLIENTS THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES WHILE STAYING CLEAN AND SOBER. THE SOBER LIVING PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR CLIENTS WISHING TO LIVE IN A DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT. OUTPATIENT AND AFTERCARE SERVICES ARE OFFERED ON NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF CLIENTS WHO WORK DURING DAYTIME HOURS OR HAVE COMPLETED THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. THE FOCUS IS ON EDUCATION OF ADDICTIONS, SELF- AWARENESS, PREVENTION OF RELAPSE, AND A COMMITTMENT TO RECOVERY.

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 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 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 June 1974.

    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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