Together We Care Corp
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WE SUPPORT THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY BY STRATEGICALLY PLANNING RESOURCES FOR PARENTS, PROVIDING FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SUPPORT, AND EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS.
- Income
- $375,149
- Spending
- $356,398
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 69%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 80
- Highest pay
- $59,376, development
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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 73% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 50% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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
Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
0 of 250 of 2 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $115,313 spent. TOGETHER WE PLAN - TOGETHER WE PLAN IS OUR FREE RESOURCE PLANNING PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES. OUR RESOURCE PLANNING SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE AND PERSONALIZED ROADMAP TO NAVIGATE AVAILABLE RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY. OUR EXPERT CONSULTANTS WORK CLOSELY WITH PARENTS TO ASSESS THEIR CHILD'S UNIQUE NEEDS AND IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE SERVICES, SUPPORTS, AND BENEFITS. WE PROVIDE DETAILED GUIDANCE ON EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. WITH A FOCUS ON EMPOWERING FAMILIES, OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT PARENTS HAVE A CLEAR, ACTIONABLE PLAN TO ACCESS THE RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR THEIR CHILD'S GROWTH AND WELL-BEING. OUR VOLUNTEER RESOURCE COACHES ARE CERTIFIED THROUGH AN ONLINE CERTIFICATION COURSE AND MEET WITH FAMILIES UP TO FOUR TIMES PER YEAR TO UPDATE THEIR STRATEGIC RESOURCE PLAN. TOGETHER WE PLAN - TOGETHER WE PLAN IS OUR FREE RESOURCE PLANNING PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES. OUR RESOURCE PLANNING SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE AND PERSONALIZED ROADMAP TO NAVIGATE AVAILABLE RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY. OUR EXPERT CONSULTANTS WORK CLOSELY WITH PARENTS TO ASSESS THEIR CHILD'S UNIQUE NEEDS AND IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE SERVICES, SUPPORTS, AND BENEFITS. WE PROVIDE DETAILED GUIDANCE ON EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. WITH A FOCUS ON EMPOWERING FAMILIES, OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT PARENTS HAVE A CLEAR, ACTIONABLE PLAN TO ACCESS THE RESOURCES NECESSARY FOR THEIR CHILD'S GROWTH AND WELL-BEING. OUR VOLUNTEER RESOURCE COACHES ARE CERTIFIED THROUGH AN ONLINE CERTIFICATION COURSE AND MEET WITH FAMILIES UP TO FOUR TIMES PER YEAR TO UPDATE THEIR STRATEGIC RESOURCE PLAN.
- $157,691 spent. TOGETHER WE SUPPORT - TOGETHER WE SUPPORT HELPS PARENTS STRENGTHEN THEIR CAREGIVING NETWORK TO ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR CHILD AND ALLOWS PARENTS TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE, THEREBY EMPOWERING THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO ENJOY THE SPECIAL NEEDS JOURNEY. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS HIGH-QUALITY, SHORT-TERM, IN-HOME CARE THAT ALLOWS PARENTS TO TAKE A BREAK AND RECHARGE. WE ALSO OFFER 1:1 SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP THEM ACCESS AND ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SHOPPING, VISITING PARKS AND MUSEUMS, OR PARTICIPATING IN RECREATIONAL/LEISURE ACTIVITIES.
- $9,925 spent. TOGETHER WE ADVOCATE - OUR EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING EXPERT GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY. WE ASSIST PARENTS IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR CHILD'S RIGHTS, NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, AND SECURING THE NECESSARY ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCE. OUR TEAM OF EXPERIENCED ADVOCATES COLLABORATES WITH FAMILIES TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS (IEPS) AND 504 PLANS, ATTEND SCHOOL MEETINGS, AND ADVOCATE FOR APPROPRIATE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS, WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PERSONAL GROWTH FOR EVERY CHILD. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD RECEIVES A QUALITY EDUCATION TAILORED TO THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS, FOSTERING THEIR POTENTIAL AND PAVING THE WAY FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE. WE ALSO OFFER EDUCATION ON THE SB-10 WAIVER FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND HOME-SCHOOL AND ONLINE LEARNING OPTIONS. WE OFFER ADVOCATES IN THE FORM OF VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE AVAILABLE AS TIME PERMITS FREE OF CHARGE, REASONABLY PRICED PAID ADVOCATES, AND ATTORNEYS WE CAN REFER YOU TO PARTNER WITH IN THE EVENT YOU SHOULD NEED ONE. TOGETHER WE ADVOCATE - OUR EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING EXPERT GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THEIR EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY. WE ASSIST PARENTS IN UNDERSTANDING THEIR CHILD'S RIGHTS, NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, AND SECURING THE NECESSARY ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCE. OUR TEAM OF EXPERIENCED ADVOCATES COLLABORATES WITH FAMILIES TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS (IEPS) AND 504 PLANS, ATTEND SCHOOL MEETINGS, AND ADVOCATE FOR APPROPRIATE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT. BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS, WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PERSONAL GROWTH FOR EVERY CHILD. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD RECEIVES A QUALITY EDUCATION TAILORED TO THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS, FOSTERING THEIR POTENTIAL AND PAVING THE WAY FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE. WE ALSO OFFER EDUCATION ON THE SB-10 WAIVER FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND HOME-SCHOOL AND ONLINE LEARNING OPTIONS. WE OFFER ADVOCATES IN THE FORM OF VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE AVAILABLE AS TIME PERMITS FREE OF CHARGE, REASONABLY PRICED PAID ADVOCATES, AND ATTORNEYS WE CAN REFER YOU TO PARTNER WITH IN THE EVENT YOU SHOULD NEED ONE.
- $8,481 spent. TOGETHER WE APPLY - THE TOGETHER WE APPLY PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES NEEDING SUPPORT WITH APPLICATIONS FOR THE KATIE BECKETT, CHIPRA, HIPP, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND NOW/COMP PROGRAMS. WE ALSO PROVIDE FAMILY SUPPORT FUNDING AND PRIVATE PAY OPTIONS TO HELP ENSURE YOUR APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETED ACCURATELY AND SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.
- TOGETHER WE APPLY - THE TOGETHER WE APPLY PROGRAM OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES NEEDING SUPPORT WITH APPLICATIONS FOR THE KATIE BECKETT, CHIPRA, HIPP, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND NOW/COMP PROGRAMS. WE ALSO PROVIDE FAMILY SUPPORT FUNDING AND PRIVATE PAY OPTIONS TO HELP ENSURE YOUR APPLICATIONS ARE COMPLETED ACCURATELY AND SUBMITTED TO THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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