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Tesh Inc

EIN 82-0297105 · Coeur D Alene, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 70 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 OFFER CHOICES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES SEEKING GREATER INDEPENDENCE, SELF SUFFICIENCY, AND PARTICIPATION IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
61
Volunteers
74
Highest pay
$111,669, ceo

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: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 70 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 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 (3)
  1. $476,799 spent. Employment Services (Supported Employment, Work Center & Janitorial Services)Teshs Employment Services support individuals with developmental disabilities in obtaining and maintaining meaningful, competitive employment. Tesh supports 30+ individuals through job coaching, job development, and ongoing workplace support in integrated community settings. Participants are placed with local employers and receive individualized coaching to build job skills, reliability, and workplace communication.Tesh also operates a Work Center program, providing paid work experience through contracts with local businesses (including assembly, packaging, and shredding services), supporting approximately 1015 participants at any given time and processing thousands of pounds of materials annually.In addition, Tesh operates community-based janitorial crews, employing 20+ individuals who provide routine cleaning services at local businesses and facilities. These crews offer consistent, paid employment opportunities while building transferable job skills, teamwork, and independence in realworld work environments. Across all employment programs, Tesh delivers an estimated 10,000+ hours of vocational support annually, advancing economic self-sufficiency, job retention, and community inclusion for the individuals served.
  2. $322,722 spent. Adult Programs (Developmental Therapy & Adult Day Services)Teshs Adult Programs provide center-based and community-based developmental therapy and adult day health services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In 2025, Tesh served 100+ adults annually, delivering individualized supports focused on independence, health, and community integration. Services include daily living skills (budgeting, cooking, hygiene, and householdmanagement), social and communication skill development, and structured therapeutic activities. Participants attend programs up to 5 days per week, with services delivered in both classroom and community settings. Tesh provided an estimated 20,000+ service hours annually, supporting improved functional independence, reduced isolation, and enhanced quality of life. Transportation services are alsoprovided to ensure access to programming and community engagement.
  3. $36,618 spent. Youth Programs (Camp Tesh & Club Tesh)Teshs Youth Programs provide structured developmental and recreational services for children ages 518 with developmental disabilities. Tesh serves approximately 50 youth participants through two core programs: Camp Tesh (7-week summer program) and Club Tesh (afterschool program operating SeptemberJune). Programs run 36 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, delivering individualized and group-based instruction aligned with participants Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Idaho Department of Health & Welfare goals. Services include social skills development, life skills training (e.g., communication, self-care, and daily living), and community-based activities such as recreation, arts, and vocational exposure. Across the year, Tesh delivers an estimated 3,000+ program hours, promoting increased independence, peer interaction, and school-to-community transition outcomes for participants.

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 June 1971.

    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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