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Center for Qualtiy and Innovation in Care Inc

EIN 57-1143568 · Lafayette, CA

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These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF SERVICE PROGRAMS THAT ARE INNOVATIVE AND PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY.

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Fair: 60 out of 100.

Independent board
18 of 25
4 of 4 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
0 of 7
Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
0 of 10
Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

REVIEW, SPONSOR, AND PROMOTE PROGRAMS THAT IDENTIFY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING QUALITY INNOVATIVE CARE.AMERICA IS AGING. WHILE THE NUMBER OF OLDER ADULTS GROWS THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE NEEDING LONG TERM CARE SERVICES IS, AND WILL CONTINUE TO SKYROCKET. THE CENTER FOR QUALITY AND INNOVATION IN CARE (CQIC) WAS ESTABLISHED TO STUDY AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY-BASED LONG TERM CARE (CBLTC) SERVICE MODELS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THOSE SERVICES WHILE MANAGING AND CONTROLLING COSTS. THE PROGRAM FOR ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE) IS AN INNOVATIVE CBLTC MODEL THAT HAS BEEN THE FOCUS OF CQIC.DURING 2025, CQIC CONTINUED TO:1. MEET AND TALK WITH LEADERS OF SOME OF THE EARLY PACE SITES TO IDENTIFY THE INITIAL CHALLENGES AND LESSONS LEARNED.2. COLLECTED DATA ON NEW PACE SITES TO TRACK THE GROWTH AND EVOLUTION OF THE PACE PROGRAM.3. REVIEWED AVAILABLE DATA ELEMENTS COLLECTED BY PACE PROGRAMS TO ASSESS THEIR USE FOR TRACKING SERVICE USE, COST AND QUALITY OF CARE.4. EXPLORED PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

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

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 November 6, 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 December 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 March 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.
California's Attorney General lists its registration as delinquent as of May 18, 2026. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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