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Gompers

EIN 86-0098909 · Phoenix, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GOMPERS IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES BY FOCUSING ON THEIR ABILITIES, FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE, AND CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCLUSION.IN 2023, GOMPERS EXPANDED ITS IMPACT THROUGH AGING-FOCUSED DISABILITY SERVICES, ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AS THEY GROW OLDER. THE LAUNCH OF CREATE & DESIGN PROVIDES AN AVENUE FOR CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION, ENABLING MEMBERS TO EXPLORE ART, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND CUSTOMIZED DESIGN PROJECTS. ADDITIONALLY, WE ARE OPENING OUR TRAINING CENTER TO THE PUBLIC, OFFERING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION TO ENHANCE DISABILITY INCLUSION IN WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITIES.WE REMAIN DEDICATED TO MAXIMIZING EACH INDIVIDUAL'S POTENTIAL THROUGH COMMUNITY INTEGRATION WITH PARTNERSHIPS LIKE ACBVI AND HOPEMAKERS INTERNATIONAL, STRENGTHENING OUR REACH.WITH A STEADFAST COMMITMENT TO FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY, 100% OF ALL DONATIONS DIRECTLY SUPPORT MEMBER PROGRAMS, ENSURING THAT EVERY CONTRIBUTION MAKES A TANGIBLE IMPACT ON THOSE WE SERV

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$10.4 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
15.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
341
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$151,098, executive director

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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 (3)
  1. $2.3 million spent. GOMPERS IN-HOME SERVICES ARE STAFFED BY QUALIFIED PROVIDERS DEDICATED TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE TO FAMILIES AND THEIR MEMBERS. GOMPERS OFFERS RESPITE, HABILITATION, AND ATTENDANT CARE SERVICES. HABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDE A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY DESIGNED TO HELP MEMBERS LEARN DAILY LIVING SKILLS. RESPITE PROVIDES SHORT TERM CARE FOR THE PARENT/GUARDIAN. ATTENDANT CARE PROVIDES NON-MEDICAL PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE. ALL THREE SERVICES ARE AIMED TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH DISABILITIES.
  2. $4.8 million spent. GOMPERS DAY TRAINING FOR ADULTS (DTA) PROGRAM IS BUILT AROUND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND EMPOWERMENT. INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 18 AND OLDER ARE ENCOURAGED TO FULFILL THEIR DREAMS AND MAXIMIZE THEIR ABILITIES, WHILE BEING SUPPORTED TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL FOR INDEPENDENCE. A FLEET OF WELL MAINTAINED ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES PROVIDES SAFE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM A MEMBERS RESIDENCE AS WELL AS BEING UTILIZED FOR COMMUNITY OUTINGS.
  3. $2.3 million spent. GOMPERS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (ES) OFFERS ONE OF THE FINEST EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. WITH KNOWLEDGEABLE SUPERVISORS AND A SKILLED SUPPORT TEAM, MEMBERS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE INTERESTS AND GAIN EXPERIENCE WITH A GOAL OF INDEPENDENT, COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. A FLEET OF WELL MAINTAINED ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES PROVIDES SAFE, RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM A MEMBERS RESIDENCE AND TO COMMUNITY JOB SITES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1963.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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