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Intermountain Centers for Human Development Inc

EIN 85-0254535 · Tucson, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak28 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INTERMOUNTAIN PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO FACILITATE SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS. INTERMOUNTAIN STRIVES TO BE A MODEL FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$31.2 million
Spending
$32.8 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
456
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$465,443, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 28 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 90% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 46 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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 September 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 (2)
  1. $25.8 million spent. THROUGH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMMUNITY SERVICES, CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULT MEMBERS INCREASE DAY-TO-DAY FUNCTIONALITY AND ARE ABLE TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN A MORE STABLE ENVIRONMENT AT HOME AND IN THEIR COMMUNITY. INTERMOUNTAIN IS DESIGNATED AS A CARE COORDINATION AGENCY AND PROVIDES PSYCHIATRIC, CRISIS AND SPECIALTY SERVICES. CLINICAL SERVICES INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND TRAUMA-SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS. OUTPATIENT AND IN-HOME SERVICES INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT PLANNING, 24-HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE, PARENT AND CAREGIVER EDUCATION, LIFE-SKILL TRAINING, AND INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE TO MEMBERS THAT HAVE HEIGHTENED EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS. IN MANY CASES THESE MEMBERS REQUIRE UNIQUE PARENTING SKILLS RELATING TO STABILITY AND SAFETY. PARENTS IN THESE FOSTER HOMES PROVIDE STRUCTURED, NURTURING SUPPORT AIMED AT TEACHING THE MEMBER HOW TO BE PART OF A HEALTHY FAMILY UNIT. THIS HELPS THE MEMBER EXPERIENCE SUCCESS ACADEMICALLY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO TRANSITION MEMBERS INTO A PERMANENT SETTING IN A HEALTHY AND THERAPEUTIC MANNER.THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN GROUPS HOMES, DEVELOPMENTAL HOMES, DAY TREATMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND IN THE INTERMOUNTAIN ACADEMY. MEMBERS IN GROUP AND DEVELOPMENTAL HOMES RECEIVE SERVICES FROM FAMILIAR STAFF WHO PROVIDE UNIQUE SUPPORT TO EACH MEMBER. THE INTERMOUNTAIN ACADEMY IS A SCHOOL THAT SUPPORTS MEMBERS WITH AUTISM (GRADES K-12) WITH A PROVISION OF MEASURABLE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOLLOWING AN APPLIED BEHAVIORAL (ABA) MODEL. THE EDUCATION EACH STUDENT RECEIVES BUILDS UPON EACH MEMBER'S STRENGTHS AND NEEDS.THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIETY OF TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS IN TRANSITION. OUR PROGRAMS ARE STRENGTH AND COMMUNITY BASED, SUPPORTING THE INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES OF EACH MEMBER. GROUP HOMES ARE INTENSIVELY STAFFED WITH PERSONNEL WHO NOT ONLY PROVIDE EXTENSIVE AND THOROUGH SUPERVISION, BUT ALSO HELP TEACH MEMBERS THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THEIR OWN LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. LEARNED SKILLS RANGE FROM NAVIGATING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO CREATING A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT AND SEARCHING FOR EMPLOYMENT. THE GOAL OF OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS DIFFERS DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE MEMBER, BUT ALL EXPECTED ARE TO CREATE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE MEMBERS' LIVES.
  2. INTERMOUNTAIN PROVIDES MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO ITS ELEVEN RELATED ENTITIES IN ORDER TO EFFICIENTLY AND ECONOMICALLY SHARE RESOURCES. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP, COMPLIANCE, ACCOUNTING, HUMAN RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 September 1977.

    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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