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Alaska Association on Developmental Disabilities

EIN 61-1440261 · Juneau, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The specific purposes of this organization are to enhance the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by providing leadership and training that promotes and supports the following ServicePrinciples:1. All families and individuals with developmental disabilities receive services when needed.2. Individuals design, control, implement and identify the desired outcomes of their services.3. The Culture and Values of the individual determines and guides all supports and services.4. Services demonstrate respect for the rights, dignity, and safety of all individuals.5. Services result in community inclusion, achievement of life goals, and reduced dependence on the service system.6. A natural and enduring system of supports and personal relationships emerges from the effective delivery of services.7. Services foster communities where all members are included, respected and valued.

Income
$340,600
Spending
$374,493
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$104,168, executive dir.

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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

    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

    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 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 (8)
  1. $72,048 spent. FY25 8464.07 Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (AMHTA) -- Advocate for strong system & best practices through involvement with national trends & organizations. Change management support for leadership in provider organizations. Provide for agency sustainability and workforce development.
  2. $48,893 spent. FY25 AMHTA -- Employment first grant. Building a system to achieve employment first for all.
  3. $25,000 spent. FY25 AMHTA Key Campaign Travel-provide Trust beneficiaries the support needed toshare their lived experience with legislatures and policy decision-makers in Juneau and in their regions by supporting their full participation in the annual Key Campaign.
  4. $15,000 spent. FY25 Govenor's Council Key Campaign Travel--$15,000
  5. $15,000 spent. FY25 Mat-Su Health Foundation Travel -- $15,000
  6. $9,699 spent. FY25 Alaska Community Foundation Rural Partners--$9,669.10; Stronger together-Uniting to improve lives of Alaskans with disabilities.
  7. $5,900 spent. FY25 AMHTA Cost of Care #17683--$5,900; Cost of Care: Collaborating on Solutions(produce a guide for Cost of Care for provider agencies and guardians)
  8. $1,285 spent. FY25 Alaska Living Well (ACL) Grant $16,284.85 revenue with expenses of $1284.85 -- Provide support to a provider agency to develop & implement a strategic plan to aid in the building of community relationships across Alaska.

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 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 June 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 January 2007.

    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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