Better Outcomes Living Diversely Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE BETTER OUTCOMES IN A LIVING ARRANGEMENT THAT ENCOURAGES DIVERSITY, INDEPENDENCE AND WELLBEING; WHILE RESPECTING PEOPLE'S CHOICES AND PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL GROWTH.
- Income
- $3.9 million
- Spending
- $4.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 62%
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 60
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $92,500, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1562% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $2.0 million spent. RESPITE: RESPITE CARE ALLOWS FAMILIES CARING FOR ADULTS WITH IDD TO TAKE A BREAK! THIS ALLOWS THE FAMILIES TO REJUVENATE THEMSELVES OR ATTEND TO OTHER AREAS SUCH AS THEIR OWN MEDICAL OR FAMILY NEEDS. FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, IT IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE NEW SETTINGS AND ACTIVITIES AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS.SKILLS ASSESSMENTS ARE ALSO SCHEDULED IN THE RESPITE SETTING. INDIVIDUALS' SKILLS ARE EVALUATED AND AREAS OF GROWTH IDENTIFIED SO INDIVIDUALS CAN SUCCESSFULLY MOVE FORWARD TO THEIR HIGHEST LEVELS OF INDEPENDENCE.
- $7,644 spent. SUPPORTED LIVING: WE PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY.WE PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND TRAINING WITH ASSESSMENT BASED CURRICULUM. HANDS ON TEACHING IN THE HOME AS WELL AS IN THE COMMUNITY. EXAMPLES INCLUDE COOKING CLASSES, PERSONAL CARE, HOUSEHOLD TASKS, AND BUDGETING. WE CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES TO BROADEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDEPENDENCE.
- $386,536 spent. LIFE SHARING: WE MATCH INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITH FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE WILLING TO SHARE THEIR HOMES. WE ALSO PROVIDE IN-HOME SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO WISH TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILY MEMBER WITH A DISABILITY. FURTHERMORE, WE ASSIST FAMILIES IN NAVIGATING OUTSIDE SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 November 6, 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 September 2018.
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 November 4, 2026.
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