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Community Living Services Incorporated

EIN 45-0416774 · Fargo, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SERVICES WHICH ENHANCE INDIVIDUALS' VALUE, CREATE RESPECT, OFFER CHOICES, AND ENABLE THEM TO LIVE AND WORK INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$14.8 million
Spending
$14.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
399
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$135,299, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 August 31, 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)
  1. $8.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THIS COMPONENT PROVIDED IN-HOME SUPPORTS TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN DIAGNOSED AS HAVING AN INTELLECTUAL DISBILITY, AND/OR A PHYSICAL DISABILITY. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDES IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY-FOCUSED TRAINING AND SUPPORTS TO ASSIST IN AREAS INCLUDING: HOME CARE, SELF-CARE, MEDICAL ISSUES, SOCIAL ISSUES, COOKING, SHOPPING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, AND ADVOCACY. SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED FOR EACH PERSON AND VARIED FROM ONE HOUR PER WEEK UP TO TWENTY FOUR HOURS PER DAY. SERVICE PROGRAMMING INCLUDED UNDER RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE: RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION SERVICES, INDEPENDENT HABILITATION SERVICES, SECTION 11 SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, RESPITE SERVICES, AND ACCESS SERVICES.
  2. $2.8 million spent. EMPLOYMENT AND DAY HABILITATION SERVICES: THIS COMPONENT PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT AND PREEMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, DAY ACTIVITIES, AND WORK EXPERIENCE TO THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, AND/OR A PHYSICAL DISABILITY. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE: ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, JOB DEVELOPMENT, TEACHING SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS, AND JOB COACHING SUPPORT. ALSO INCLUDED IN EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES ARE: DEVELOPING PREEMPLOYMENT SKILLS, AND THE PROVISION OF STRUCTURED SOCIAL, RECREATION, AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCES DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SOCIAL SKILLS, PROVIDE POSITIVE INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES, AND INTEGRATE INDIVIDUALS INTO THE COMMUNITY. SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDED UNDER EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES ARE: PREEMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, SMALL GROUP EMPLOYMENT, MENTAL HEALTH EXTENDED SERVICES, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES, DAY HABILITATION SERVICES, AND OTHER EXTENDED SERVICES.
  3. $1.9 million spent. OTHER SERVICES: THE COMPONENT PROVIDED SPECIALIZED SERVICES NOT OTHERWISE COVERED IN OTHER PROGRAM AREAS. OTHER SERVICES GENERALLY FOCUSES ON THE AREAS OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDE SUPPORTS TO ALLOW THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO OCCUR AND SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 30 PEOPLE PER MONTH. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: INCOME AND EXPENSE COSTS INCURRED BY THE AGENCY FOR EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES NOT OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 October 13, 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 August 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 December 1990.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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