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EIN 84-0641985 · Sterling, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS THE MISSION OF EASTERN COLORADO SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED, INC. TO ASSIST IN ENHANCING THE LIVES OF PERSONS WITH VARYING ABILITIES IN RELATIONSHIP TO THEIR FAMILIES, EDUCATION, FRIENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$9.0 million
Spending
$9.9 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
157
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$140,213, executive di

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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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 (5)
  1. $7.6 million spent. COMPREHENSIVE HABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDE 24-HOUR SERVICES AND/OR SUPPORTS WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE INDIVIDUAL, AND TO ASSIST IN THE ACQUISITION, RETENTION AND/OR IMPROVEMENT IN SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE AND PARTICIPATE SUCCESSFULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES MAY INCLUDE A COMBINATION OF LIFELONG SUPERVISION, TRAINING, THERAPIES, AND/OR SUPPORT WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO DAILY COMMUNITY LIVING, INCLUDING ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION AND THE COST OF TRAINING MATERIALS, TRANSPORTATION, FEES AND SUPPLIES.
  2. $407,484 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IS THE DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES AND SUPPORTS, SERVICE AND SUPPORT COORDINATION, AND THE MONITORING OF ALL SERVICES AND SUPPORTS DELIVERED PURSUANT TO THE INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN, AND THE EVALUATION OF RESULTS IDENTIFIED IN THE INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN.
  3. $230,214 spent. ADULT SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES - MEDICAID PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOME OR WITH FAMILIES. SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES IS DESIGNED TO MEET SOME NEEDS WHILE DEVELOPING A POOL OF NATURAL SUPPORTS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL. SOME AREAS OF SERVICE INCLUDE PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES, DAY HABILITATION SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, DENTAL SERVICES, HEARING AND VISION SERVICES.
  4. $880,639 spent. EARLY INTERVENTION OFFERS INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO ENHANCE CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREAS OF COGNITION, SPEECH, COMMUNICATION, PHYSICAL, MOTOR, VISION, HEARING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SELF-HELP SKILLS; PARENT-CHILD OR FAMILY INTERACTION AND EARLY IDENTIFICATION, SCREENING, AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES WHICH ARE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CRS 27-10.5-104(B) AND DHS/DDS RULES AND REGULATIONS. EXPENSES 873,799. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 836,519. ADULT SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES - STATE SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES (SLS) PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO MEET THE DAILY LIVING AND SAFETY NEEDS OF ADULTS WHO REMAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (INCLUDING ROOM AND BOARD EXPENSES). SLS IS DESIGNED TO MEET SOME NEEDS WHILE DEVELOPING A POOL OF NATURAL SUPPORTS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL. EXPENSES 6,840. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 8,674.
  5. EARLY INTERVENTION OFFERS INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO ENHANCE CHILD DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREAS OF COGNITION, SPEECH, COMMUNICATION, PHYSICAL, MOTOR, VISION, HEARING, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND SELF-HELP SKILLS; PARENT-CHILD OR FAMILY INTERACTION AND EARLY IDENTIFICATION, SCREENING, AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES WHICH ARE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CRS 27-10.5-104(B) AND DHS/DDS RULES AND REGULATIONS. EXPENSES 873,799. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 836,519. ADULT SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES - STATE SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES (SLS) PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO MEET THE DAILY LIVING AND SAFETY NEEDS OF ADULTS WHO REMAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (INCLUDING ROOM AND BOARD EXPENSES). SLS IS DESIGNED TO MEET SOME NEEDS WHILE DEVELOPING A POOL OF NATURAL SUPPORTS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL. EXPENSES 6,840. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 8,674.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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