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Collaborative Solutions Inc

EIN 85-0485864 · Birmingham, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO POSITIVELY IMPACT SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 47%
Employees
21
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$206,702, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $828,804 spent. CENTER FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CAPACITY BUILDING: THE CENTER FOR TA & CAPACITY BUILDING FOCUSES ON THE STRENGTHENING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY, DEVELOPING COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND IMPLEMENTING SYSTEM INTEGRATION INITIATIVES TO BUILD COMMUNITY READINESS FOR CHANGE. BY MOBILIZING OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE STATEGIES, WE SEEK COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM CHANGE APPROACHES TO END SOCIAL INJUSTICES AND HEALTH INEQUITIES WHICH SO OFTEN DEFINE OUR SYSTEMS OF CARE.
  2. $447,807 spent. CENTER FOR ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING: THE CENTER FOR ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING FOCUSES ON BUILDING THE MOVEMENT FOR SOCIAL CHANGE BY FOSTERING VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING. FOCUSING ON ADULT LEARNING PRINCIPLES, THE CENTER STRIVES TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE, AND SKILLS-DEVELOPMENT TO BUILD ORGANIZATION AND INDIVIDUAL READINESS FOR SOCIAL AND SYSTEMIC CHANGE.
  3. $650,709 spent. CENTER FOR COALITION SERVICES: THE CENTER FOR COALITION SERVICES PROVIDES ADMINISTRATION, LEADERSHIP, AND PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO FURTHER THEIR MISSIONS TO ADVANCE HOUSING, HEALTH, AND SERVICES FOR POPULATIONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 2003.

    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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