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EIN 82-3372370 · Schulenburg, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WORK, SOCIAL, AND LIFE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM OR THAT HAVE LEARNING CHALLENGES. RATHER THAN TRYING TO FIT "SQUARE PEGS INTO ROUND HOLES," WE CREATE WORTHWILE OPPORTUNITIES BASED ON AN INDIVIDUAL'S PERSONAL INTERESTS AND STRENGTHS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE ASPIRATIONS AND OBTAIN FULFILLMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIFE. WE WANT TO HELP SHOW OTHERS THAT EVERYONE CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WHEN WE SEE THE VALUE IN THEIR ABILITIES. AND THEN IS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING CHALLENGES WHO ARE AGE 15-40 AND LIVE WITHIN COLORADO, LAVACA OR FAYETTE COUNTIES.

Income
$313,561
Spending
$239,529
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
7
Highest pay
$3,000, executive dir.

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 119% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 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 (3)
  1. $210,260 spent. THE DAY PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO FILL ITS MEMBERS' DAYS WITH MEANINGFUL ACTIVITY AND LEARNING. WE OFFER DIRECT SUPPORT FOR THE DAY AND TAILOR OUR ACTIVITIES TO FIT OUR MEMBER'S STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, THE DAY PROGRAM ORGANIZES AND CARRIES OUT A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES FROM ARTS/CRAFTS, SHREDDING, HOUSEKEEPING CHORES, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TO KEEP OUR MEMBERS ENGAGED AND OCCUPIED. IT ALSO SERVES AS AN AVENUE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER. ESSENTIALLY, THE DAY PROGRAM SERVES AS AN ACTIVITY TO ENSURE THAT MEMBERS' DAYS ARE FILLED WITH STIMULATION AND LEARNING TO SUSTAIN AND IMPROVE INDEPENDENCE AND LIFE SATISFACTION.
  2. $1,347 spent. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO INCREASE THE SOCIAL SKILL SET OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER LEARNING CHALLENGES. INCREASING SOCIAL SKILLS ENABLES OUR MEMBERS TO BE A PRODUCTIVE MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY BY GIVING THEM EXPERIENCE IN MANAGING EMOTIONS, RESPONDING TO OTHER PEOPLE'S FEELINGS, NEGOTIATING, COOPERATING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING. SOCIAL SKILLS ARE TAUGHT IN THIS PROGRAM BY HAVING SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS, PLANNED SOCIAL OUTINGS AND INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS WITH MEMBERS.
  3. $1,253 spent. THE RECYCLING PROGRAM IS A SERVICE IN WHICH AND THEN A NEW DAY MEMBERS COLLECT, TRANSPORT AND SORT RECYCLABLE GOODS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE RECYCLING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY WHILE EDUCATING OUR MEMBERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF RECYCLING. IT PROVIDES AN AVENUE FOR OUR MEMBERS TO HAVE A JOB AND LEARN ABOUT HOW TO ROUTINELY CARRY OUT TASKS.

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 November 6, 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 November 2021.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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