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Mesa Developmental Services

EIN 84-6044855 · Grand Jct, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MESA DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OF MESA COUNTY. WE PROMOTE, WITHIN CARING ENVIRONMENTS, OPPORTUNITIES THAT NURTURE PERSONAL GROWTH, IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, SUPPORT COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND ADVANCE THE INDEPENDENCE OF THOSE SERVED.

Income
$16.6 million
Spending
$14.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
343
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$193,081, president and ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 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 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

    10 of 11 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 (4)
  1. $6.9 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES - OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS THAT ARE CATERED TO THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. OPTIONS INCLUDE HOST HOMES AND CONGREGATE APARTMENTS. MINIMAL SUPPORT STAFF IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR CLIENTS LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN HOMES OR APARTMENTS. SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES IS FOR CLIENTS 18 YEARS AND OLDER AND LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR WITH THEIR FAMILIES AND SUPPORT IS TAILORED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, INTEGRATION AND PRODUCTIVITY.
  2. $3.8 million spent. EMPLOYMENT RELATED SERVICES - INCLUDES A NUMBER OF SUPPORTED COMMUNITY SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES. VOCATIONAL SKILLS FOCUS ON FOUR MAIN SKILLS INCLUDING COMMUNITY BUSINESS, COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND LIFE SKILLS. SPECIALIZED HABILITATION SERVICES AND SUPPORTS ARE OFFERED IN FOUR DISTINCT SETTINGS WHICH ENABLE AN INDIVIDUAL TO ATTAIN THE MAXIMUM FUNCTIONING LEVEL OR TO BE SUPPORTED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL TO GAIN AN INCREASED LEVEL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  3. $1.7 million spent. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES ARE DESIGNED AROUND THE CHILD AND FAMILY NEEDS, CONCERNS AND PRIORITIES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD. THE PURPOSE OF FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES IS TO REDUCE, DELAY OR PREVENT OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT AND TO DECREASE STRESS ON THE FAMILIES THAT OFTEN OCCURS AS A RESULT OF SUPPORTING A FAMILY MEMBER WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY IN THE HOME.
  4. $439,015 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT - INCLUDES SERVICES FOR EACH CLIENT, ASSISTED BY A CASE MANAGER IN A CLIENT / FAMILY DIRECTED SYSTEM OF COORDINATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY REGARDING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. CASE MANAGERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL PLANS, COORDINATING NEEDED SERVICES, MONITORING AND REVIEWING A CLIENT'S PROGRESS TOWARD INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM GOALS AND PROVIDING CONTINUOUS SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO CLIENT AND FAMILY.

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 June 1966.

    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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