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Tri-Development Center of Aiken County

EIN 57-0669586 · Aiken, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE, PROMOTE AND COORDINATE COMMUNITY SERVICES IN AIKEN COUNTY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM, HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES, AND MENTAL RETARDATION, TO MAXIMIZE INDEPENDENCE, SAFEGUARD AND SUPPORT HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY, AND ACHIEVE COMMUNITY INCLUSION; AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO THE PUBLIC TO HELP IN THE UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTION OF AUTISM, HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES, AND MENTAL RETARDATION.

Income
$22.8 million
Spending
$23.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
606
Highest pay
$139,143, employee

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

Fair: 58 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% 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 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $5.3 million spent. ADULT DAY CARE - ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 21 WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED AS DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED RECEIVE VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN A VARIETY OF SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS.
  2. $5.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - THE HOMES ARE LICENSED BY DHEC AS INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES - INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED TO HELP EACH RESIDENT ACHIEVE HIS MAXIMUM LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.
  3. $8.7 million spent. COMMUNITY TRAINING HOMES - INDIVIDUALS ARE OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED TRAINING CAREGIVER.
  4. $1.1 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: SUPERVISED LIVING - THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF CLIENTS WHO LIVE IN APARTMENTS - STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THESE INDIVIDUALS TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR DAILY LIVING NEEDS. EXPENSES 136,336 REVENUES 120,726 JOB COACH EXPENSES 170,746 REVENUES 144,532 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES/PREVENTION EXPENSES 115,273 REVENUES 0 OTHER EXPENSES 655,070 REVENUES 1,181,652 LINE 4D TOTALS EXPENSES 1,077,425 REVENUES 1,446,910
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS: SUPERVISED LIVING - THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF CLIENTS WHO LIVE IN APARTMENTS - STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THESE INDIVIDUALS TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR DAILY LIVING NEEDS. EXPENSES 136,336 REVENUES 120,726 JOB COACH EXPENSES 170,746 REVENUES 144,532 SPECIAL ACTIVITIES/PREVENTION EXPENSES 115,273 REVENUES 0 OTHER EXPENSES 655,070 REVENUES 1,181,652 LINE 4D TOTALS EXPENSES 1,077,425 REVENUES 1,446,910

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 November 1984.

    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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