Community Integrated Support Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 5536 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Community Integrated Support Services- To support the enhancement of the quality of life for people with autism and other developmental disabilities, their families and their communities by delivering programs with compassion, generosity of spirit and excellence.
- Income
- $4.4 million
- Spending
- $4.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 89
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $265,735, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 38% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5536 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
- $1.4 million spent. Supported Living: To develop support for individuals who require specialized assistance to live in a community setting of their choosing. It is our philosophy that individuals with developmental disabilities enjoy the same rights as their non-disabled peers along with the specific rights provided by law.
- $2.0 million spent. Our Day Program serves adults with developmental disabilities offering education and enrichment activities. We build self-esteem by designing our programs to serve the greater communities we operate in.
- $1.0 million spent. P.A.I.N.T (Promoting Arts & Individual Nature Talents) P.A.I.N.T. is a special space that serves to help the individual grow through exploring the creative arts with 2,770 sq. ft. of open art studio space. Participants explore many aspects of creati through painting, drawing, video making, crafts, and special projects. Special events are common, and open studios are offered to the public on weekends during high retail seasons. The program is developing a robust online presence offering art for donations to P.A.I.N.T. Many field trips will be scheduled during the week. Getting the artists out into nature is important. Also, fun social activities are constantly on the calendar. Art is a great bridge of communication. It is a won way for our community to extend itself into the greater Brentwood Business Community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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