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Cortneys Place

EIN 42-1745079 · Scottsdale, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROGRAM ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE WHAT ALL PARENTS DESIRE FOR THEIR CHILDREN: A SAFE, STIMULATING AND ENJOYABLE COMMUNITY DAY PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
55
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$122,706, former 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 17 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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)
  1. $1.5 million spent. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED BY CORTNEYS PLACE SERVES 60 ADULT STUDENTS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES. THESE AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WILL CONTINUE TO GROW THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PROJECTS PROVIDED. MUSIC THERAPY - ON A WEEKLY BASIS, INDIVIDUALS ENJOY LISTENING, SINGING AND PLAYING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. HYDRO-THERAPY/AQUATIC THERAPY - WEEKLY, THE STUDENTS VISIT A POOL AND WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH A HYDRO-THERAPIST. PET THERAPY - SPECIALLY TRAINED DOGS VISIT THE PROGRAM EACH WEEK TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS WHO LIKE TO INTERACT WITH PETS. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - SEVERAL TIMES EACH WEEK PARTICIPANTS TAKE PART IN EXERCISE ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE FITNESS. ART THERAPY - ART IS A SPECIAL WAY TO COMMUNICATE FOR THOSE IN OUR CARE. ART SESSIONS - DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALS UNIQUE ABILITIES AND ALLOW THEM A WAY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES. COMMUNITY-BASED OUTINGS - OUR PROGRAM IS COMMUNITY FOCUSED AND WE PROVIDE DAILY OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND EXPLORE THE WORLD AROUND US. DAILY LIVING SKILLS - EACH DAY INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS HOME MAINTENANCE, PERSONAL CARE AND HYGIENE, SAFETY AWARENESS, MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND MORE. SNOEZELEN ROOM - OUR SNOEZELEN ROOM IS FILLED WITH SIGHTS, SOUNDS, TEXTURES AND AROMAS USED TO STIMULATE, CALM OR ENERGIZE. SMART BOARDS - OUR SMART BOARDS ARE TOUCH SENSITIVE SCREENS CONNECTED TO A COMPUTER.

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

  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 November 6, 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 June 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 November 2008.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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