Achievements Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ACHIEVEMENTS, INC. IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ITS PURPOSE IS TO PLAN, DEVELOP AND OPERATE A COST EFFECTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY LIVING. ACHIEVEMENTS AND THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT OPERATES STRIVE TO CREATE A GOOD QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL OF ITS RESIDENTS BY ENCOURAGING THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF INDEPENDENCE IN LIFE POSSIBLE, WHILE BEING PROVIDED WITH CHOICES FOR DOING SO.
- Income
- $3.8 million
- Spending
- $3.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 12.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 88%
- Employees
- 105
- Highest pay
- $77,937, co-exec direct
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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 10% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% 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: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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 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 (2)
- $2.4 million spent. STATE CONTRACT AND GRANTS-THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE DIRECT CARE SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, AND SUPPLIES. STATE PAYMENTS FROM EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES RENDERED ARE RECORDED ON PAGE 1 UNDER CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS.
- $460,620 spent. THRIFT STORE-PROVIDES A PLACE FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSUMERS AND THE ABILITY FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUPPORT OF THE AGENCY THROUGH DONATION. THE COMMUNITY IS BENEFITED THROUGH THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE QUALITY, LOW COST GOODS. DONATED GOODS VALUED AT THEIR SELLING PRICE ARE RECORDED ON PAGE 1 UNDER CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS.
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
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 June 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 November 1976.
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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