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Alzheimers Coachella Valley

EIN 82-1949979 · Palm Desert, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALZHEIMERS COACHELLA VALLEY, A 501 (C) (3) NONPROFIT, WAS FORMED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR FAMILIES AND FOCUS ON HOPE. ALL OF ACV'S PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE WHERE THE FAMILY IS AND WORK WITH WHAT IS STILL POSSIBLE. OUR FAMILIES OPENLY TELL US WHAT THEY NEED; WE LISTEN AND THEN CREATE INNOVATIVE, RELEVANT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
4
Volunteers
40

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

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $533,582 spent. AT ALZHEIMERS COACHELLA VALLEY, WE FOCUS ON THE PERSON WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND WHAT IS STILL POSSIBLE. OUR PHILOSOPHY IS TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY WHETHER IT IS PROVIDING RESOURCES, UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, AND VERY IMPORTANTLY, SOCIALIZATION. WE BELIEVE THAT "LIFE GOES ON,- AND ENCOURAGE BOTH CAREGIVER AND LOVED ONE TO TAP INTO THAT AND CONTINUE TO LIVE
  2. $73,808 spent. CLUB JOURNEY CAREGIVERS AND LOVED ONES ARE INVITED TO JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AT 10 A.M. FOR FUN SOCIAL TIME WITH MUSIC, GAMES SING-ALONGS, EXERCISE, BINGO, CONVERSATIONS, LUNCH AND MORE - ALL PART OF THE SOCIAL INTERACTION.
  3. $15,087 spent. SCREENING CENTER THE ACV SCREENING CENTER OFFERS NO-COST SCREENINGS FOR THOSE CONCERNED WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT OR MEMORY LOSS. RESULTS ARE REVIEWED WITH CLIENTS AND, IF DESIRED, WITH CAREGIVERS AND REFERRING PHYSICIANS. THIS IS NOT A DIAGNOSIS. ACV WILL ALSO PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH THE EDUCATION AND RESOURCES APPLICABLE TO THEIR LIFESTYLE. STARTING 2023 - ADDED SCREENING CENTER SERVICES TWO DAYS PER WEEK.
  4. $62,829 spent. BREATHING SPACE BREATHING SPACE IS OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS TO HIRE A TEMPORARY LICENSED CAREGIVER OR LICENSED DAYCARE PROGRAM FOR THEIR LOVED ONE WITH DEMENTIA SO THAT THE FAMILY CAREGIVER CAN TAKE MUCH-NEEDED RESPITE TIME FOR HIM/HERSELF. THIS MAY ALSO INCLUDE RESPITE CARE (OVERNIGHT SERVICE) AT A LICENSED MEMORY CARE FACILITY.
  5. BREATHING SPACE BREATHING SPACE IS OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS TO HIRE A TEMPORARY LICENSED CAREGIVER OR LICENSED DAYCARE PROGRAM FOR THEIR LOVED ONE WITH DEMENTIA SO THAT THE FAMILY CAREGIVER CAN TAKE MUCH-NEEDED RESPITE TIME FOR HIM/HERSELF. THIS MAY ALSO INCLUDE RESPITE CARE (OVERNIGHT SERVICE) AT A LICENSED MEMORY CARE FACILITY.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 September 2017.

    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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