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Horizons Specialized Services Inc

EIN 84-0705884 · Steamboat Spr, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HORIZONS WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH, OR AT RISK OF, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
98
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$190,116, 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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 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. $5.0 million spent. COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES - INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS, ADULT DAY SERVICES OR SUPPORTS AND TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES AS SPECIFIED IN THE INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN. RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF TRAINING, LEARNING, EXPERIENTIAL AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. ADULT DAY SERVICES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN VALUED ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY. TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES PROVIDE "HOME TO PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION". SERVED 44 INDIVIDUALS.
  2. $243,103 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT - DETERMINES 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 THE RESULTS. SERVED 66 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $435,566 spent. ADULT SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES - PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED LIVING SERVICES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN LIVING ARRANGEMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVED 25 INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $378,737 spent. EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES - ARE SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO WHICH OFFER INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES SERVICES AND SUPPORTS 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. SERVED 66 INDIVIDUALS. EXPENSES: 378,737 REVENUE: 349,922
  5. EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES - ARE SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO WHICH OFFER INFANTS AND TODDLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES SERVICES AND SUPPORTS 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. SERVED 66 INDIVIDUALS. EXPENSES: 378,737 REVENUE: 349,922

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 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 June 2025.

    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 July 1975.

    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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