The Baddour Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported a significant diversion of its assets during the year.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE BADDOUR CENTER IS COMMITTED TO GIVING MEN AND WOMEN THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIVES OF DIGNITY, JOY AND HOPE. THROUGH THE DEDICATION AND SUPPORT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS, RESIDENTS CAN ACCOMPLISH GOALS, ENJOY LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS AND REALIZE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL IN EVERY AREA OF LIFE.
- Income
- $10.8 million
- Spending
- $10.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 14.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 48%
- Employees
- 257
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $179,274, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 14% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 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
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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)
- $6.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:RESIDENTIAL LIVING (LIVE) OFFERS A HIERARCHY OF SERVICES BASED UPON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND SKILLS. RESIDENTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY THIS PAST YEAR TO MOVE INTO RENOVATED HOMES DESIGNED AS FAMILY STYLE LIVING ENVIRONMENTS WITH THE COMFORTS OF INDIVIDUAL BEDROOMS AND SHARED LIVING SPACES. SKILL ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING DICTATES THE LEVEL OF LIVING REQUIRED BY EACH RESIDENT WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE TO A GREATER LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE ONCE SKILLS ARE MASTERED REQUIRING LESS SUPERVISION. SHOULD LIFE/MEDICAL CHANGES DICTATE A GREATER NEED FOR SUPERVISION, A LICENSED PERSONAL CARE HOME (ASSISTED LIVING) IS AVAILABLE WITH END-OF-LIFE OPTIONS. RESIDENTIAL IMPLEMENTED A HUGE NEW INITIATIVE THIS YEAR, "EVERYDAY CHOICES-HEALTHIER OPTIONS". ECHO IS A WELLNESS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS THROUGH AN ONGOING PLAN OF HEALTHIER FOOD OPTIONS, DIET, SLEEP, AND EXERCISE. MEDICAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AS A PART OF THE RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT AND THESE SERVICES INCREASE EACH YEAR AS THE RESIDENTS AGE. MEDICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH AN ON-SITE WELLNESS CLINIC AND OFF-SITE SPECIALISTS.
- $1.6 million spent. VOCATIONAL SERVICES:VOCATIONAL SERVICES (WORK) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CUSTOM PACKAGING WORKSHOPS AS WELL AS IN ON CAMPUS JOB PLACEMENTS. TECHNICAL AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING IS AVAILABLE, FOSTERING INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS AND GROWTH THROUGH MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. EMPLOYEE ASSESSMENTS AND JOB EXPLORATION USING A VARIETY OF PROFESSIONAL TOOLS COMBINED WITH INDIVIDUAL WORK SAMPLES ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PLANS FOR EACH RESIDENT. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE CONTRACTS WITH BUSINESSES NEEDING CUSTOM PACKAGING, DISPLAY ASSEMBLY, AND FULFILLMENT. ON SITE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS INCLUDE FLOOR CARE, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, HOUSEKEEPING AND SHREDDING. BADDOUR NO LONGER OPERATES AS A SHELTERED WORKSHOP PLACEMENT UNDER A 14C DOL CERTIFICATE, INSTEAD ALL RESIDENT EMPLOYEES ARE PAID A MINIMUM WAGE.
- $889,485 spent. COMMUNITY LIFE:COMMUNITY LIFE (PLAY) OFFERS A MULTITUDE OF ACTIVITIES WHICH ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF EVERY RESIDENT. THERE ARE SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS, DANCE, EXPRESSIVE ARTS, MUSIC, POTTERY, PUPPETRY, EQUINE THERAPY, THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES. BOTH ON AND OFF CAMPUS EVENTS ARE PLANNED WEEKLY PROVIDING SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. RESIDENTS HAD OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS IN THE DANCING FOR OUR STARS EVENT AND THE BADDOUR ART SHOW. EXCITEMENT, FUN AND TRYING NEW THINGS IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE AT BADDOUR. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY LIFE PROGRAMS, RESIDENTS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO (WORSHIP) NURTURE SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ON AND OFF CAMPUS CHURCHES AND BIBLE STUDY. AN INCREASED NUMBER OF RESIDENTS WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN OFF CAMPUS CHURCH THIS PAST YEAR AS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS WERE ADDRESSED AND RESOLVED FOR MANY. FITNESS AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS HELP RESIDENTS STAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE AND COMPETITIVE. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATED IN BOTH REGIONAL AND STATE SPECIAL OLYMPIC EVENTS THIS YEAR AND ALL ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL CHOICES AND THE SPECIFIC INTERESTS OF THE RESIDENTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 April 1978.
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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