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Benevilla

EIN 86-0404687 · Surprise, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BENEVILLA ENRICHES LIVES OF WEST VALLEY RESIDENTS BY SERVING OLDER ADULTS, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, CHILDREN, AND THE FAMILIES WHO CARE FOR THEM.

Income
$9.3 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
154
Volunteers
276
Highest pay
$222,707, ceo

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $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 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 (4)
  1. $2.3 million spent. BENEVILLA ADULT LIFE ENRICHMENT DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDED OVER 122,700 HOURS OF CAREGIVER RESPITE IN 2024 BY SERVING 268 MEMBERS WITH SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND MENTAL STIMULATION INTEGRAL TO SUCCESSFUL AGING. EACH PROGRAM'S UNIQUENESS ADDRESSES THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, CHRONIC ILLNESS, OR INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR LIFE ENRICHMENT DAY PROGRAMS ARE ACCREDITED THROUGH CARF (COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES), EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND MAINTAIN BEST PRACTICES IN THE FIELD OF ADULT DAY SERVICES. EACH PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ALTERNATIVE TO INSTITUTIONAL CARE AND HELPS OLDER ADULTS REMAIN INDEPENDENT AT HOME FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.
  2. $1.3 million spent. WIRTZIE'S PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE PROVIDES A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES SIX WEEKS TO FIVE YEARS OLD. CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AGE-APPROPRIATE, CHILD-DIRECTED ACTIVITIES THAT INSPIRE THEM TO LEARN AND DISCOVER THROUGH PLAY. WIRTZIE'S IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION COMMISSION FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND IN 2024, PROVIDED QUALITY CHILDCARE TO 167 CHILDREN. AN OPTIONAL INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAM CONNECTS CHILDREN FROM WIRTZIE'S WITH OLDER ADULTS THROUGH OUR LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM, WHO HAVE EARLY TO MODERTATE STAGES OF DEMENTIA FOR STRUCTURED, CREATIVE TIME TOGETHER. WIRTZIES PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE IS ALSO A 4-STAR RATED QUALITY FIRST PROGRAM WHICH MEANS THAT THIS PROGRAM HAS EXCEEDED THE STATE'S ESTABLISHED QUALITY STANDARDS AND DEMONSTRATES MANY PRACTIES ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH-QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
  3. $419,144 spent. BENEFITNESS ADAPTIVE GYM PROVIDES AN INNOVATIVE AND EXCITING FITNESS SPACE TO HELP THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFERENT ABILITIES, SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS, AND CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. FITNESS AND WELLNESS GOALS ARE CUSTOMIZED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH MEMBER AND CAREGIVER, THROUGH GROUP CLASSES AND PERSONAL TRAINING, ENSURING THAT EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND ENHANCE VITALITY. IN 2024, 200 MEMBERS ATTENDED ONE OF OVER 1,790 GROUP CLASSES AT BENEFITNESS AND OVER 1,020 PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS WERE HELD.
  4. $1.1 million spent. THE BENEVILLA CARES PROGRAM HELPS CONNECT OLDER ADULTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, TO RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE. BENEVILLA CARES OFFERS THREE PRIMARY PROGRAMS THAT ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO AREA RESIDENTS. THE HOME SERVICES PROGRAM ASSISTS MORE THAN 250 WEST VALLEY SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES CAN CONTINUE LIVING BY PAIRING A BENEVILLA VOLUNTEER TO ASSIST WITH HOME-BASED SERVICES SUCH AS GROCERY SHOPPING, ASSISTED TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, MINOR HOME REPAIRS, BUSINESS ASSISTANCE AND FRIENDLY VISITORS/PHONE PAL VISITS. OUR INFORMATION AND RESOURCE SERVICE PROVIDES CRUCIAL SUPPORT TO OVER 2,400 OLDER AND VULNERABLE ADULTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS ANNUALLY. AND LASTLY, BENEVILLA OFFERS FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS THAT MEET REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS LIFE DURING LOSS, REBUILDING LIFE AFTER LOSS, AND GENERAL CAREGIVING CAREGIVER SUPPORT.

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 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 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 December 1981.

    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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