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Abrazos Family Support Services

EIN 85-0265449 · Bernalillo, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING SPECIALIZED FAMILY-CENTERED, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
42
Volunteers
34
Highest pay
$125,551, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 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 (5)
  1. $2.0 million spent. FAMILY INFANT AND TODDLER: EARLY INTERVENTION -- THIS PROGRAM SERVES FAMILIES WITH INFANTS, AGE RANGE OF BIRTH TO THREE YEARS OF AGE, WHO HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, DELAY, OR ARE AT RISK FOR A DELAY. SERVICES OFFERED HELP PARENTS HELP THEIR CHILDREN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND TAKE PART IN FAMILY, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, COUNSELING, SERVICE COORDINATION, SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 611 FAMILIES IN THIS PROGRAM THIS YEAR.
  2. $238,870 spent. APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A UNIQUE THERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER DESIGNED TO IMPROVE BEHAVIORAL AND CONGNITIVE SKILLS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANS AND ARE OVERSEEN BY A BOARD-CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST. THERAPY IS TAILORED TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PLAN WHICH IS BASED ON AN ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT SKILLS AND GOALS OF DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 9 INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM THIS YEAR.
  3. $168,445 spent. FAMILY LIVING: THIS IS A HOME-BASED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES 24/7 CARE TO ENABLE ADULT INDIVIDUALS TO REMAIN LIVING IN THEIR OWN HOME, THEIR FAMILY HOME, OR A SURROGATE HOME TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIVING. DAILY SERVICES INCLUDE DAILY LIVING SKILLS, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, AND ANY GOALS SET BY THE INDIVIDUAL AND THEIR TEAM OF SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 4 INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM THIS YEAR.
  4. $94,624 spent. RESPITE: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM TEMPORARY CARE BY A TRAINED RESPITE PROVIDER, EITHER IN THE HOME OF THE FAMILY, THE PROVIDER'S HOME, OR IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS A FLEXIBLE SERVICE AND THE INDIVIDUAL SERVED AND THE FAMILY CHOOSE WHEN AND HOW TO USE THE SERVICES. THE RESPITE PROGRAM SERVES INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND ADULTS WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 23 INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM THIS YEAR.
  5. RESPITE: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM TEMPORARY CARE BY A TRAINED RESPITE PROVIDER, EITHER IN THE HOME OF THE FAMILY, THE PROVIDER'S HOME, OR IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS A FLEXIBLE SERVICE AND THE INDIVIDUAL SERVED AND THE FAMILY CHOOSE WHEN AND HOW TO USE THE SERVICES. THE RESPITE PROGRAM SERVES INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND ADULTS WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 23 INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM THIS YEAR.

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 July 1979.

    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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