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Developmental Disabilities Resource Center

EIN 84-6035455 · Lakewood, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$39.6 million
Spending
$37.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
8.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
451
Volunteers
82
Highest pay
$311,066, 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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. $12.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL OFFERS A VARIETY OF RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS WHICH PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF TRAINING, LEARNING AND EXPERIENTIAL, SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY ACCESS OPTIONS PROVIDED IN RESIDENTIAL LIVING ALTERNATIVES DESIGNED TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS INCLUDE HOST HOMES, GROUP HOMES, APARTMENT SETTINGS AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS ALONG WITH NURSING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORTS.
  2. $10.3 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION IS FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE TWO AND OFFERS 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.
  3. $4.9 million spent. DAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFERS ADULT DAY SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL, VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH FOR INDIVIDUALS TO EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN VALUED ROLES IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS AND PARTICIPATE IN TYPICAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EMPLOYMENT, RECREATION AND SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITIES. THERE IS AN EMPHASIS ON ATTAINING THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR EMPLOYMENT. THE TRANSPORTATION ACTIVITIES REFER TO HOME TO DAY PROGRAM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES RELEVANT TO AN INDIVIDUALS DAY SERVICES AND/OR WORK SCHEDULE.
  4. $4.8 million spent. PERSONAL CARE OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED LIVING SERVICES FOR ADULTS WHO ARE LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS NEEDED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS WHO LIVE IN THE FAMILY HOME. SERVICES FOR BOTH ADULT AND CHILDREN INCLUDE PERSONAL CARE, HOME MODIFICATION, SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND RESPITE. EXPENSES: 983,900 REVENUE: 654,211 CASE MANAGEMENT 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 SERVICE PLAN (SP), AND THE EVALUATION OF RESULTS IDENTIFIED IN THE SP. EXPENSES: 288,342 REVENUE: 2,186,578 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THERAPEUTIC RECREATION, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM, SELF DETERMINATION, VOLUNTEERS, JEFFERSON COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES UNMET NEED FUND AND PROVIDER SUPPORT FUNDING PROGRAM. EXPENSES: 3,499,737 REVENUE: 13,462,837
  5. PERSONAL CARE OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED LIVING SERVICES FOR ADULTS WHO ARE LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS NEEDED SERVICES AND SUPPORTS TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS WHO LIVE IN THE FAMILY HOME. SERVICES FOR BOTH ADULT AND CHILDREN INCLUDE PERSONAL CARE, HOME MODIFICATION, SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND RESPITE. EXPENSES: 983,900 REVENUE: 654,211 CASE MANAGEMENT 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 SERVICE PLAN (SP), AND THE EVALUATION OF RESULTS IDENTIFIED IN THE SP. EXPENSES: 288,342 REVENUE: 2,186,578 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THERAPEUTIC RECREATION, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TEAM, SELF DETERMINATION, VOLUNTEERS, JEFFERSON COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES UNMET NEED FUND AND PROVIDER SUPPORT FUNDING PROGRAM. EXPENSES: 3,499,737 REVENUE: 13,462,837

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 October 13, 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 November 1964.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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