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Riley Behavioral and Educational Center

EIN 30-0382912 · Huntsville, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTION AND SERVICES USING AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM TO FULFILL THE URGENT NEED FOR EARLIER DIAGNOSIS AND EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN THROUGH YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD).

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
71
Volunteers
96
Highest pay
$116,891, executive di

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

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $929,995 spent. OUTPATIENT ABA THERAPY PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN 18 MOS THROUGH 18 YEARS. ABA THERAPY IS BASED ON THE PRINICPLES OF APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS (ABA) FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD). ABA THERAPY INCLUDES EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN THE AREAS OF COMMUNICATION, BEHAVIOR, COGNITION, DAILY LIVING, AND PLAY SKILLS. ABA THERAPY IS THE ONLY MEDICALLY PRESCRIBED INTERVENTION FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
  2. $902,415 spent. OUTPATIENT ANCILLARY SERVICES INCLUDE SPEECH THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, AND CONSULTING AND TRAINING SERVICES. ALL DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LICENSED STAFF. SPEECH SERVICES INCLUDE INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT FOR RECEPTIVE AND EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DEFICITS AND DELAYS, INCLUDING ARTICULATION DISORDERS AND FEEDING/SWALLOWING DISORDERS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING FOR AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC) DEVICES. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS (OTR) AND ASSOCIATES (COTA) HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO GROW INTO INDEPENDENTLY FUNCTIONING ADULTS. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT) PROVIDES INTERVENTION FOR COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MOTOR SKILLS DEFICITS. OT FOR AUTISM OFTEN FOCUSES ON PLAY SKILLS, LEARNING STRATEGIES, AND SELF-CARE. OT STRATEGIES ALSO HELP TO MANAGE SENSORY AND FEEDING ISSUES. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST WHO SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS TO ACCURATELY IDENTIFY AND DIAGNOSE AUTISM IN CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS. COUNSELING AND TRAINING SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS. PARENT TRAINING IS OFFERED TO EQUIP PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO MANAGE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN THE HOME SETTING. OUTPATIENT ANCILLARY SERVICES INCLUDE SPEECH THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, AND CONSULTING AND TRAINING SERVICES. ALL DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY LICENSED STAFF. SPEECH SERVICES INCLUDE INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT FOR RECEPTIVE AND EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DEFICITS AND DELAYS, INCLUDING ARTICULATION DISORDERS AND FEEDING/SWALLOWING DISORDERS. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING FOR AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC) DEVICES. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS (OTR) AND ASSOCIATES (COTA) HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO GROW INTO INDEPENDENTLY FUNCTIONING ADULTS. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT) PROVIDES INTERVENTION FOR COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND MOTOR SKILLS DEFICITS. OT FOR AUTISM OFTEN FOCUSES ON PLAY SKILLS, LEARNING STRATEGIES, AND SELF-CARE. OT STRATEGIES ALSO HELP TO MANAGE SENSORY AND FEEDING ISSUES. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST WHO SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS TO ACCURATELY IDENTIFY AND DIAGNOSE AUTISM IN CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS. COUNSELING AND TRAINING SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS. PARENT TRAINING IS OFFERED TO EQUIP PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO MANAGE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN THE HOME SETTING.
  3. $444,755 spent. BEHAVIORAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 3-ADULTHOOD. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICALLY PRESCRIBED THERAPY SERVICES, EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-18, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR YOUNG ADULTS. OUR EARLY LEARNERS' GROUPS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE GENERALIZATION OF SKILLS, EXPAND AGE-APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE, AND PROMOTE SOCIAL SKILLS. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AGES 6-18 ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN PRIVATE, PUBLIC, AND HOMESCHOOLS WHO NEED INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION TO SUPPORT SKILL ACQUISITION AND INCREASE SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. VOCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS TO GAIN JOB READINESS AND INDEPENDENT LIFE SKILLS. EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AS PRIVATE-PAY SERVICES AND ARE NOT BILLED TO INSURANCE. THESE SERVICES DIFFER FROM MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES THAT MAY QUALIFY FOR INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S COVERAGE, ELIGIBILITY, AND AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS. BEHAVIORAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 3-ADULTHOOD. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICALLY PRESCRIBED THERAPY SERVICES, EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-18, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR YOUNG ADULTS. OUR EARLY LEARNERS' GROUPS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE GENERALIZATION OF SKILLS, EXPAND AGE-APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE, AND PROMOTE SOCIAL SKILLS. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AGES 6-18 ARE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN PRIVATE, PUBLIC, AND HOMESCHOOLS WHO NEED INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION TO SUPPORT SKILL ACQUISITION AND INCREASE SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. VOCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS TO GAIN JOB READINESS AND INDEPENDENT LIFE SKILLS. EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AS PRIVATE-PAY SERVICES AND ARE NOT BILLED TO INSURANCE. THESE SERVICES DIFFER FROM MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES THAT MAY QUALIFY FOR INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S COVERAGE, ELIGIBILITY, AND AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 July 2007.

    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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