Rolling Hills Progress Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL AND ACTIVITY SERVICES TO CARROLL COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL ILLNESS, AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL SKILLS THROUGH REMUNERATIVE EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS INCREASED FUNCTIONING IN THE AREAS OF INDEPENDENT LIVING AND FUNCTIONAL ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL SKILLS.
- Income
- $2.7 million
- Spending
- $2.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 92%
- Employees
- 87
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $114,688, executive director
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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 31% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $2.1 million spent. THE CORE PROGRAM INVOLVES TWO AREAS OF TRAINING. THE REGULAR WORK PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE THE INDIVIDUAL TO PARTICIPATE IN LONG TERM EMPLOYMENT IN THE SHELTERED WORKSHOP SETTING AT ROLLING HILLS. THE PROGRAM USES REAL WORK ON REAL JOBS TO PROVIDE A GENUINE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN A VARIETY OF SKILL AREAS IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL. THE DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM WHICH FOCUSES ON THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF THE PARTICIPANT. INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM GOALS ARE ESTABLISHED IN THE AREAS OF: FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS, INDEPENDENT LIVING, COMMUNITY SKILLS, RECREATION, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. ADDITIONALLY, THE PARTICIPANT ENGAGES IN VOCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WHICH PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WORK WITH A PAID INCOME.ROLLING HILLS PROGRESS CENTER PAYS SOME OF ITS CLIENT WORKERS THROUGH A GRANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE WORKERS ARE ADMITTED OR HIRED THROUGH THE ROLLING HILLS PROGRAM AND THEY MUST HAVE A VOCATIONAL HANDICAP WHICH LIMITS OR PREVENTS ACTIVITY. NO MINIMUM LEVEL OF SKILL IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION INTO THE PROGRAM. CLIENT WORKERS ARE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL BENEFIT FROM THE SERVICES OFFERED BY ROLLING HILLS PROGRESS CENTER. ROLLING HILLS PROGRESS CENTER EMPLOYS 56 CLIENTS AND TOTAL COMPENSATION GIVEN TO THESE CLIENTS TOTALED $194,837 FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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