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Elevations-A Childrens Therapy Resource Foundation

EIN 45-4130330 · Spokane Vly, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$413,329
Spending
$353,582
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
2
Volunteers
25

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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 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 (1)
  1. $225,812 spent. HELPING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. SINCE INCEPTION, ELEVATIONS HAS AWARDED MORE THAN 700 GRANTS TOTALING OVER 600,000 FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO ACCESS THERAPY SERVICES AND HOME THERAPY EQUIPMENT IN THE SPOKANE AREA. WHETHER THE CHILD'S GRANT IS FOR COPAYS TOWARDS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, FUNDING FOR SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES, PHYSICAL THERAPY DEDUCTIBLES, SPECIALIZED HOME EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER THERAPY SERVICES NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THESE CHILDREN, THE TRAJECTORY OF A CHILD'S LIFE IS POSITIVELY AFFECTED. HELPING TO COVER OUT-OF-POCKET MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH THE FINANCIAL DEMANDS OF CARING FOR A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ALLOWS ALL CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL REGARDLESS OF THEIR PARENTS' SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS. ELEVATIONS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL PEDIATRIC THERAPY PROVIDERS TO STRETCH EVERY DOLLAR TO HELP AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED BY AND RELIES ON THE TIME AND COMMITMENT OF A CORE GROUP OF 25 VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS WHO GIVE OF THEIR TIME AT EVENTS. MANY OF OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS KNOW FIRST-HAND THE CHALLENGES FAMILIES FACE - WHETHER THROUGH PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AS PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, DEDICATED THERAPISTS AND PROVIDERS, OR CARING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO UNDERSTAND THAT WE ALL BENEFIT WHEN CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE GIVEN THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED. HELPING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. SINCE INCEPTION, ELEVATIONS HAS AWARDED MORE THAN 700 GRANTS TOTALING OVER 600,000 FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TO ACCESS THERAPY SERVICES AND HOME THERAPY EQUIPMENT IN THE SPOKANE AREA. WHETHER THE CHILD'S GRANT IS FOR COPAYS TOWARDS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, FUNDING FOR SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES, PHYSICAL THERAPY DEDUCTIBLES, SPECIALIZED HOME EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER THERAPY SERVICES NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THESE CHILDREN, THE TRAJECTORY OF A CHILD'S LIFE IS POSITIVELY AFFECTED. HELPING TO COVER OUT-OF-POCKET MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH THE FINANCIAL DEMANDS OF CARING FOR A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ALLOWS ALL CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL REGARDLESS OF THEIR PARENTS' SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS. ELEVATIONS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL PEDIATRIC THERAPY PROVIDERS TO STRETCH EVERY DOLLAR TO HELP AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE. THE ORGANIZATION WAS FOUNDED BY AND RELIES ON THE TIME AND COMMITMENT OF A CORE GROUP OF 25 VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS WHO GIVE OF THEIR TIME AT EVENTS. MANY OF OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS KNOW FIRST-HAND THE CHALLENGES FAMILIES FACE - WHETHER THROUGH PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AS PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, DEDICATED THERAPISTS AND PROVIDERS, OR CARING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO UNDERSTAND THAT WE ALL BENEFIT WHEN CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE GIVEN THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THEY NEED.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 September 2012.

    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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