Threshold Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE THRESHOLD INCORPORATED PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN, PARTICULARLY WASHINGTON AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. OUR MISSION IS "CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENRICH LIVES", WHILE OUR VISION IS "EVERY PERSON IN OUR COMMUNITY HAS THE CHOICES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPORT TO LIVE A FULFILLING LIFE".
- Income
- $6.1 million
- Spending
- $5.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 22.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 81%
- Employees
- 162
- Volunteers
- 49
- Highest pay
- $134,237, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 22.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
- $2.1 million spent. DAY SERVICES - PROVIDES OPTIONS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENJOY LEISURE ACTIVITIES OR WORK ON SKILL-BUILDING ACTIVITIES; SCHEDULED AFTER HOURS AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES; SOCIAL, COMMUNITY, LEISURE AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES. WE SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 119 CLIENTS/MONTH THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
- $1.0 million spent. AGENCY WORK PROGRAMS - INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE EMPLOYED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO WORK IN ITS TTI INDUSTRIES AND/OR CLEAN SWEEP DIVISIONS. WE SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 32 CLIENTS/MONTH THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
- $695,422 spent. BIRTH TO THREE - USING NATURAL ENVIRONMENT SETTINGS, THIS PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICE COORDINATION, SPECIAL EDUCATION, THERAPY AND FAMILY SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO THREE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR DISABILITIES. WE SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 192 CLIENTS/MONTH THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS
- $471,252 spent. COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT - PROVIDES LIFE SKILLS INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, VOCATIONAL EVALUATION, AND JOB DEVELOPMENT TO YOUTH AND ADULTS ENABLING THEM TO GAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY
- $343,783 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS - PROVIDES RECREATION AND SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AGES EIGHT THROUGH SEVENTEEN THROUGH A YEAR-ROUND EVENING PROGRAM CALLED CLUB FRIENDSHIP, WITH A FOCUS ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS A SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM OFFERING DAILY RESPITE FOR FAMILIES, DAILY LIVING SKILL TRAINING, COGNITIVE EXERCISES, PROBLEM SOLVING AND SAFETY SKILLS. SUMMER YOUTH RUNS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR 10-12 WEEKS FROM EARLY JUNE THROUGH MID-AUGUST AND SERVES YOUTH AGES EIGHT THROUGH TWENTY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1969.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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