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Griffin Promise Incorporated

EIN 46-2661825 · Broken Arrow, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE REHABILITATIVE THERAPY THROUGH PLAY TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, PROVIDE TRAINING TO CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND OFFER COACHING AND RESOURCES TO THOSE SEEKING INFORMATION REGARDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, ALONG WITH PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENTS.

Income
$979,749
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
17
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$67,316, clinic director

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

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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, 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. $789,162 spent. PLAY THERAPY PROGRAMS THAT ARE COVERED BY INSURANCE OR SELF-PAY WHERE A TRAINED/LICENSED PROGRSSIONAL WITH AUTISM EXPERTISE WORKS WITH THE INDIVIDUAL ONE ON ONE (OR WITH CAREGIVERS) TO HELP BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS. THIS PROGRAM MANAGES MORE THAN 300+ WEEKLY APPOINMTNETS, EVALUATIONS, AND COACHING SESSIONS SUPPORTING OVER 350 FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. EXPENSES INCLUDE PAYROLL, FACILITIY, UTILIIES, AND SUPPLIES.
  2. $5,890 spent. TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR CAREGIVERS, PARENTS, EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONALS, BUSINESSES, VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING TECHNIQUES TO HELP BUILD SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THESE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS.
  3. $5,703 spent. SUMMER CAMPS-FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. IN THIS PROGRAM THE INDIVIDUALS GET THE EXPERIENCE OF SUMMER CAMP WITH OTHERS WHO ARE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. VOLNTEERS AND STAFF WORK WITH THESE CHILDREN IN GROUPS AND ONE ON ONE TO HELP BUILD SOCIAL SKILLS THROUGH PLAY ENCOURAGING RELATIONSHIPS AND CREATIVITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 September 2014.

    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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