Everest Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
EVEREST INCORPORATED PROVIDES ADULT FOSTER CARE TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS AND ENSURES THAT THEY ARE AFFORDED EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM AS NORMAL CITIZENS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $6.8 million
- Spending
- $5.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 11.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 86%
- Employees
- 110
- Highest pay
- $15,839, ceo
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
5 of 251 of 4 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 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)
- $5.1 million spent. OPERATION OF ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES IN WAYNE AND MONROE COUNTIES PROVIDING ROOM, BOARD, 24 HOUR SUPERVISION, LIFE & WORK SKILLS, TRANSPORTATION, PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL SERVICES TO ADULT DISABLED MEN AND WOMEN IN A PERSON-CENTERED COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT. FUNDING FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THESE FACILITIES IS PROVIDED THROUGH COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES, A 501(C)(3) NON PROFIT CORPORATION, MONROE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, A 501(C)3 NON PROFIT CORPORATION, HOME HELP AND FOOD STAMPS FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, AND COST OF CARE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
- $21,959 spent. OPERATION OF ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES IN WAYNE AND MONROE COUNTIES PROVIDING ROOM, BOARD, 24 HOUR SUPERVISION, LIFE & WORK SKILLS, TRANSPORTATION, PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL SERVICES TO ADULT DISABLED MEN AND WOMEN IN A PERSON-CENTERED COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT. FUNDING FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THESE FACILITIES IS PROVIDED THROUGH COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES, A 501(C)(3) NON PROFIT CORPORATION, MONROE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, A 501(C)3 NON PROFIT CORPORATION, HOME HELP AND FOOD STAMPS FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, AND COST OF CARE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
- OPERATION OF ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES IN WAYNE AND MONROE COUNTIES PROVIDING ROOM, BOARD, 24 HOUR SUPERVISION, LIFE & WORK SKILLS, TRANSPORTATION, PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL SERVICES TO ADULT DISABLED MEN AND WOMEN IN A PERSON-CENTERED COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT. FUNDING FOR THE OPERATIONS OF THESE FACILITIES IS PROVIDED THROUGH COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES, A 501(C)(3) NON PROFIT CORPORATION, MONROE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, A 501(C)3 NON PROFIT CORPORATION, HOME HELP AND FOOD STAMPS FROM THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, AND COST OF CARE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
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
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 September 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 December 1981.
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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