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Alzheimers San Diego

EIN 47-5534541 · San Diego, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THOSE AFFECTED BY ALL DEMENTIAS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY THROUGH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, EDUCATION, SOCIAL CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
24.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
27
Volunteers
407
Highest pay
$202,972, president/ceo

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 52% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $1.8 million spent. ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO IS LOCALLY GOVERNED AND FUNDED BY THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE. SINCE ITS CREATION IN 2015, ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO PROVIDING INNOVATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND COMPASSION FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY DEMENTIA, TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME FOR BOTH THE PERSON LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM. THE DIVERSE RANGE OF DEMENTIA-SPECIFIC SERVICES ARE COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE, AND ARE TAILOR-MADE FOR THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM: ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO'S TEAM OF EXPERIENCED DEMENTIA CARE PROFESSIONALS SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY, HELPING FAMILIES UNDERSTAND THE DISEASE AND ITS SYMPTOMS, ASSISTING WITH LOCAL RESOURCES, CONNECTING FAMILIES TO NEEDED SERVICES AND PROVIDING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. DEMENTIA CARE COACHES ARE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, PROVIDE IN-DEPTH GUIDANCE, PERSONALIZED CONSULTATION, AND FACILITATE FAMILY MEETINGS IN BOTH ENGLISH & SPANISH. ALZ COMPANIONS -ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO PROVIDES FAMILY CAREGIVERS WHAT THEY NEED MOST - A BREAK. THE ONLY VOLUNTEER-BASED, DEMENTIA-SPECIFIC RESPITE PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE LARGEST PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY, ALZ COMPANIONS, PAIRS FAMILIES WITH TRAINED COMPANION VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE REGULAR FRIENDLY VISITS, FOCUSING ON COMPANIONSHIP AND SOCIALIZATION. ALZ ALLY - THOSE WHO LIVE ALONE WITH DEMENTIA ARE AMONG SOME OF THE MOST VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS IN SAN DIEGO. ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO IS THE FIRST NON-PROFIT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THESE INDIVIDUALS. SPECIALIZED SERVICES PROVIDE FRIENDLY CALLS AND VISITS, FOOD RESOURCES, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOME SAFETY SOLUTIONS AND GUIDANCE ON STRENGTHENING THEIR SUPPORT NETWORKS AS WELL AS EDUCATION ON HOW TO IMPLEMENT SAFETY MEASURES TO PREVENT CRISES. IN ADDITION TO OFFERING SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS, ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO ALSO ADVOCATES FOR IMPROVED TREATMENTS AND QUALITY CARE AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL AND PLAYS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY.
  2. $547,346 spent. EDUCATION - ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO IS THE LEADING SOURCE FOR DEMENTIA-RELATED EDUCATION IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, OFFERING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ON MORE THAN 25 DIFFERENT TOPICS SUCH AS LIVING WITH MEMORY LOSS, CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS AND INTIMACY, DEMENTIA 101, AND SAFETY AT HOME. SUPPORT AND DISCUSSION GROUPS - ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO CURRENTLY OFFERS MORE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS THAN ANY OTHER LOCAL PROVIDER - HELD IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AND KOREAN. GROUPS PROVIDE REGULAR OPPORTUNITIES TO FIND COMFORT, GAIN HOPE AND STRENGTH, WHILE LEARNING FROM OTHER CAREGIVERS WHO UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY ARE GOING THROUGH.
  3. $246,819 spent. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS - THESE EXCITING AND COGNITIVELY STIMULATING ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE STAYING ACTIVE, BEING SOCIAL, AND CONNECTING WITH OTHERS - FOR BOTH PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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