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Adelante Development Center Inc

EIN 85-0262072 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADELANTE'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, DISADVANTAGES, AND SENIORS AS THEY DISCOVER AND IMPLEMENT THEIR PERSONAL GOALS IN LIFE. THE AGENCY HAS INNOVATED AND EXPANDED TO MEET THE NEEDS AND GOALS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOR OVER 45 YEARS. ADELANTE CURRENTLY PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT, VOCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND SENIORS ACROSS NEW MEXICO WITHIN A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE MODEL OF MANAGEMENT.

Income
$44.6 million
Spending
$42.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
624
Highest pay
$216,033, predident &

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

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 42 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 42% of charities in its peer group (employment, $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

    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. $6.7 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING - IT IS A MAJOR MILESTONE IN A PERSON'S LIFE WHEN THEY MOVE INTO THEIR OWN HOME, AND ADELANTE HELPS ENSURE THAT LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE CONTINUES TO BE AN OPTION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ADELANTE'S COMMUNITY LIVING PROGRAM CURRENTLY OFFERS A VARIETY OF RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN COMMUNITY-BASED, INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTS. CHOICES INCLUDE SUPPORTED LIVING HOMES WHICH PROVIDE 24/7 CARE, INDEPENDENT LIVING SUPPORT IN PEOPLE'S OWN HOMES OR APARTMENTS, AND HOME-BASED LIVING FOR PEOPLE WHO LIVE WITH FAMILY CAREGIVERS.
  2. $8.4 million spent. ADELANTE FACILITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES TOTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TO COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENTAL CONTRACTS AT MORE THAN 15 MAJOR CONTRACT SITES ACROSS NEW MEXICO. THE AGENCY'S OPERATIONS INCLUDE THE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER, KIRTLAND AFB, GOVERNMENTAL BUILDINGS, REST AREAS, AND MUSEUMS. ADELANTE PROVIDES LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH THIS WORK, WHICH INVOLVES FACILITY ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE, LAUNDRY SERVICES, DORMITORY SERVICES, JANITORIAL WORK, AND FLOOR CARE. THE FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES ALSO PROVIDED OVER 1.5 MILLION IN PAYROLL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACROSS NEW MEXICO.
  3. $17.9 million spent. ADELANTE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES PROVIDES QUALITY MAILING, SCANNING, WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT, CALL CENTER OPERATION, DOCUMENT STORAGE, AND SHREDDING SERVICES TO BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO. FOLLOWING A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE MODEL, THE NONPROFIT AGENCY PROVIDES VALUABLE BUSINESS SERVICES WHILE PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ADELANTE ADDED JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 2.0 MILLION IN PAYROLL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACROSS NEW MEXICO.
  4. $3.2 million spent. ADELANTE HAS A PREFERENCE FOR COMMUNITY BASED, COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ADELANTE'S COMMUNITY INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, EMPLOYABILITY, CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO OVER 100 EMPLOYERS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO, HELPING PEOPLE TO FIND AND MAINTAIN JOBS. ADELANTE ALSO OPERATES THE LARGEST TICKET TO WORK PROGRAM IN NEW MEXICO WITH HUNDREDS OF SUCCESSFUL JOB PLACEMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. TICKET TO WORK IS A FREE, VOLUNTARY SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM THAT HELPS PEOPLE WHO RECEIVE DISABILITY BENEFITS RETURN TO WORK FOR THE FIRST TIME. ADELANTE'S TICKET TO WORK EMPLOYMENT NETWORK IS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. IN ALL PROGRAMS, ADELANTE'S GOAL IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES, DISADVANTAGES, AND SENIORS IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALITY OF LIFE. ADELANTE'S COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO VOLUNTEER, LEARN DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND EXPLORE THEIR COMMUNITY. OFFERED IN BERNALILLO AND VALENCIA COUNTIES, THESE PROGRAMS SERVE AS A TRAINING POINT FOR COMMUNITY-BASED, INTEGRATED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
  5. ADELANTE HAS A PREFERENCE FOR COMMUNITY BASED, COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ADELANTE'S COMMUNITY INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, EMPLOYABILITY, CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO OVER 100 EMPLOYERS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO, HELPING PEOPLE TO FIND AND MAINTAIN JOBS. ADELANTE ALSO OPERATES THE LARGEST TICKET TO WORK PROGRAM IN NEW MEXICO WITH HUNDREDS OF SUCCESSFUL JOB PLACEMENTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. TICKET TO WORK IS A FREE, VOLUNTARY SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM THAT HELPS PEOPLE WHO RECEIVE DISABILITY BENEFITS RETURN TO WORK FOR THE FIRST TIME. ADELANTE'S TICKET TO WORK EMPLOYMENT NETWORK IS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. IN ALL PROGRAMS, ADELANTE'S GOAL IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES, DISADVANTAGES, AND SENIORS IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALITY OF LIFE. ADELANTE'S COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO VOLUNTEER, LEARN DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND EXPLORE THEIR COMMUNITY. OFFERED IN BERNALILLO AND VALENCIA COUNTIES, THESE PROGRAMS SERVE AS A TRAINING POINT FOR COMMUNITY-BASED, INTEGRATED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.

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 August 1978.

    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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