Wide Horizons Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Wide Horizons, Inc. provides community-based programs and supportive services that promote independence, life skills development, employment readiness, social engagement, and community participation for neurodiverse adults and individuals with disabilities.
- Income
- $96,846
- Spending
- $147,777
- Reserves
- 6.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 43%
- Highest pay
- $14,000, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 53% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
- $121,263 spent. Wide Horizons, Inc. provided community-based adult day and life skills services for neurodiverse adults in San Joaquin County through its EVOLVE program. During 2025, the organization served approximately seven participants following successful vendorization with Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) under adult day program services. Program activities focused on independent living skills, communication development, employment readiness, transportation training, household management, budgeting, health and wellness, community integration, volunteer activities, and social development. Participants engaged in structured instructional and community-based activities including job exploration, meal preparation, financial literacy, fitness and wellness education, safety awareness, arts and recreation, and vocational preparation. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the City of Manteca assisted the organization with program operations, staffing, occupancy, and participant support services while the organization pursued expansion through additional regional center service code approvals.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 2019.
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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