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Greater Opportunities for the Developmentally Disabled

EIN 77-0029972 · San Jose, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 124 cents.

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

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$5.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
98
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$136,188, interim executive director (part-year)

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: 66 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 124 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 (4)
  1. $3.4 million spent. THE SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES (SLS) PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS IN THEIR OWN HOMES, WITH GOALS AND LEVELS OF SUPPORT DETERMINED JOINTLY BY CONSUMERS AND THEIR CIRCLES OF SUPPORT (FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND PARTNERS). SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE PERSONAL ASSISTANT RANGE FROM MINIMAL ASSISTANCE TO 24-HOUR CARE, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE AND SEVERITY OF THE INDIVIDUALS DISABILITY AND NEEDS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR PERSONS WITH ANY LEVEL OF ABILITY/DISABILITY.
  2. $463,748 spent. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES (ILS) PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALLY NEEDS TAILORED ONE-TO-ONE ASSISTANCE TO CONSUMERS RESIDING IN THEIR OWN TOWNHOUSES AND APARTMENTS, TO MAINTAIN THEIR INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. AREAS OF SUPPORT INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH COOKING AND NUTRITION, SHOPPING, FINANCES, RELATIONSHIPS WITH ROOMMATES AND NEIGHBORS, TRAVEL TRAINING, HOUSEKEEPING, ACCESSING MEDICAL CARE, TELEPHONE AND INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND MORE.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE DAY SERVICES PROGRAM (GREATER OPPORTUNITIES' "ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITY CENTER") PROVIDES FACILITY-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS THAT IS TAILORED TO THE NEEDS, STRENGTHS, INTERESTS AND PREFERENCES OF CONSUMERS, IN ORDER TO FURTHER THEIR INDEPENDENCE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL AND SELF-CARE SKILLS, AND ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND SELF-ADVOCACY. ASSIGNED ACTIVITIES SUPPORT ADULT DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND SKILLS SUCH AS USING THE COMPUTER AND INTERNET; TRAVEL TRAINING, COOKING AND NUTRITION, GROWING VEGETABLES; CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH MUSIC, DANCE, ART, CRAFTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHY; SOCIAL RECREATIONAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EXERCISE, GOLF, SWIMMING, TENNIS AND BOWLING; AND USE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS THE LIBRARY, PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERS.
  4. $159,812 spent. THE CORTEZ APARTMENTS SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL ILS TRAINING TO CONSUMERS WHO PARTICIPATE FOR AN INITIAL TWO-YEAR PERIOD, ATTEND EVENING CLASSES AND MEET WITH INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTORS. CONSUMERS LEARN TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE AND INFORMED CHOICES, AND GAIN THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO ENJOY AN INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE. UPON GRADUATION, THE TRANSITION PERIOD INCLUDES ASSISTANCE IN FINDING A HOUSE OR APARTMENT IN THE CONSUMER'S COMMUNITY OF CHOICE.

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 July 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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