Access to Independence of San Diego Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE PROMOTES FULL PARTICIPATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TO HELP MAINTAIN, SUSTAIN, AND MAXIMIZE INDEPENDENCE.
- Income
- $2.1 million
- Spending
- $2.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 9.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 96%
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $143,847, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 36% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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)
- $1.5 million spent. Access to Independence of San Diego, Inc. serves as a Center for Independent Living, committed to empowering individuals throughout the San Diego, Imperial, and Honolulu counties. Each of our branches provides essential services, including Information and Referrals, Independent Living Skills Training, Advocacy, Peer Counseling, Housing, Personal Attendant Services, Transition, and Diversion services.In addition to these core offerings, we develop tailored programs designed to address the specific needs of our local communities, ensuring that our initiatives resonate meaningfully with those we serve.We are guided by the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to flourish. All our services are provided at no cost to individuals with disabilities, regardless of age or type of disability. Our dedication to promoting community integration is central to our mission, as we advocate for creating barrier-freeenvironments.In reflecting on our accomplishments as of September 30, 2025, we are pleased to report that we have served 880 consumers, offered Information and Referral services to 9,975 individuals, and effectively assisted consumers in setting and meeting 3,724 independent living goals with the support of our dedicated staff.We devoted 3,000 hours to advocacy efforts aimed at facilitating systemic change in critical areas such as employment, transportation, and healthcare access.We successfully transitioned 97 individuals from institutional settings to community living and provided support to 557 youth in their journey to adulthood. Together, we are making a significant impact in the lives of those we serve.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1976.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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