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Achieve Human Services Inc

EIN 86-0354970 · Yuma, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: TO EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE TO LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. OUR VISION STATEMENT: WE LEAD IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS AND BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES.

Income
$13.5 million
Spending
$8.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
174
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$190,498, president & ceo

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 71% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 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 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 (4)
  1. $4.0 million spent. FEDERAL CONTRACT PROGRAM SERVICES: UNDER THE ABILITYONE PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THAT AFFORDS THE EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES, INCLUSIVE OF WOUNDED WARRIORS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES JANITORIAL, GROUNDS AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AND THE YUMA PROVING GROUND. OVER 75% OF INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED ON THESE CONTRACTS ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN A COMMUNITY INTEGRATED SETTING LEADING TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $2.3 million spent. HOUSING SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH ITS CONTRACT WITH THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ARIZONA COMPLETE HEALTHCARE THE REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, PROVIDES HOUSING TO MORE THAN 180 INDIVIDUALS IN THE YUMA AND LA PAZ COMMUNITIES. THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT PROVIDES STRENGTH FOCUSED SERVICES TO ADULTS WHO HAVE A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF HOUSING SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, CLEAN, AND AFFORDABLE HOME WHILE BECOMING MORE INDEPENDENT AND SELF SUFFICIENT THROUGH POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES. ALL HOUSING CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THAT PROMOTES THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  3. $619,621 spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY; DIVISION FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION IN PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY. THESE INCLUDE A VARIETY OF SERVICES SUCH AS GROUP SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, WORK ADJUSTMENT TRAINING, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, ADULT DAY TRAINING AND TRANSPORTATION. MOST OF THESE SERVICES PAY THE INDIVIDUAL FOR ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WHILE OTHER SERVICES FOCUS ON INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILL DEVELOPMENT. THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IS TO PREPARE AND TRAIN THESE INDIVIDUALS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT; BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENCE.
  4. $191,748 spent. THE ORGANIZATION LEASES OUT FACILITIES TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. FURTHER, THE ORGANIZATION IS THE 100% OWNER OF THE HOTEL SAN CARLOS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (HOTEL). THE HOTEL WAS FORMED IN THE LATE 1990'S TO ACQUIRE, DEVELOP, OWN, AND OPERATE A 60-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX IN YUMA, ARIZONA. THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDED BY THE HOTEL ALSO FURTHERS THE MISSION AND TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE HOTEL WAS SOLD IN JUNE 2025.

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 December 1980.

    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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