Association for the Rights of Citizens With Handicaps Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS WITH HANDICAPS IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND TO INCREASE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $262,063
- Spending
- $222,787
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 8.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 63%
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 60
- Highest pay
- $55,000, staff liaison
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: 93 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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
Good: 86 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
- $213,189 spent. THE GAINS PROGRAM (GROWING IN ACHIEVEMENT, INDEPENDENCE, NATURE & SOCIALIZATION) IS AN OUTDOOR SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM, OFFERED M-F DURING THE DAY, FOR CHILDREN (AGE 6+) AND ADULTS WITH A VARIETY OF DISABILITIES. PARTICIPANTS MAKE FRIENDS AND DEVELOP NEW SKILLS THROUGH EXPERIENCES IN SWIMMING, GARDENING, FISHING, COOKING, MUSIC, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND FITNESS. THE SAFE, FUN EXPERIENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ALSO PROVIDES RESPITE TOR THEIR WORKING PARENTS.
- THE ASSOCIATIONS PREVENTION, AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM (PACE) WORKS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORTS, AND TEEN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH THE ARCH YOUTH TEAM. THE ARCH YOUTH TEAM IS A GROUP OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO VOLUNTEER TO LEARN ABOUT DISABILITIES, STEREOTYPES, AND ACCEPTANCE. THE PROGRAM OFFERS MONTHLY TEEN TIME ACTIVITIES, PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR TEENS WITH DISABILITIES TO ENGAGE IN SERVICE PROJECTS, OUTINGS, AND SOCIALS WITH THEIR NEUROTYPICAL PEERS.
- THE ASSOCIATIONS ADVOCACY PROGRAM OFFERS ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AS THEY AND THEIR PARENTS SEEK TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE OFTEN CONFUSING SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEM. THROUGH INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY BUILDS TEAMS AROUND CHILDREN TO SUPPORT THEM AS THEY PURSUE AND ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL DREAMS BY FOCUSING ON THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND ABILITIES OF EACH CHILD SERVED. THE ASSOCIATION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT PARENTS, MEDICAL PERSONNEL, AND EDUCATORS UNDERSTAND THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL WHO ARE INVOLVED IN MAKING SURE THAT EACH CHILDS VOICE IS HEARD. OUR ADVOCACY PROGRAM ALSO ADDRESSES PARENTS CONCERNS REGARDING THE RIGHTS OF ADULT CHILDREN WHO HAVE DISABILITIES. ADVOCACY SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS.
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 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 August 1990.
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 October 21, 2026.
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