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Friends of Sequoia Therapeutic Recreation

EIN 87-3772722 · Tacoma, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Provide inclusive, community-based programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families to cultivate confidence, friendships, joy, and respect. Our programs focus on fostering personal growth, social engagement, and independence through therapeutic recreation, life skills development, and community inclusion. All activities are designed to enhance quality of life and take place in natural community settings to ensure accessibility and inclusion.

Income
$547,577
Spending
$465,391
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
12
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$85,315, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (2)
  1. $160,790 spent. In 2025, our Group Programming utilized inclusive recreation, social events, sports, and community-based programs as a primary modality. The central focus of our mission is to support the growth, inclusion, and well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Our services are specifically designed to promote the independence, self-determination, and community participation of individuals with I/DD. Our programming occurs in small group activities offered in natural community settings, not a facility. Sequoia Therapeutic Recreation remains committed to cultivating confidence, friendships, joy, and respect for individuals with I/DD and their families through meaningful, inclusive, community-based engagement. In 2025, Sequoia Therapeutic Recreation served 149 unduplicated clients that reflected in 881 registrations for 57 diverse activities, providing 7,204 hours of engagement and socialization in various community-based activities and events. These programs fostered meaningful connections and provided opportunities for personal growth and community inclusion. Sequoia Therapeutic Recreation's vision is to be a well-respected and trusted provider in Tacoma and Pierce County. We aim to expand services and address gaps through strategic partnerships, ensuring sustained support and accessibility for individuals with I/DD and their families.
  2. $213,190 spent. For 2025 Sequoia Therapeutic Recreation continued to provide Individual Client Services that are specifically designed to promote the independence, self-determination, and community participation of individuals with I/DD. These individualized services include (Community Inclusion, Specialized Habilitation, and Community Engagement, and Staff and Family Consultation). Sequoia Therapeutic Recreation remains committed to cultivating confidence, friendships, joy, and respect for individuals with I/DD and their families through meaningful, inclusive, community-based engagement. These services are outlined in person-centered service plans developed in collaboration with the Developmental Disabilities Administration. In 2025, Sequoia Therapeutic Recreation provided 52 individual clients with 5,284 hours of personalized support tailored to their needs and goals. These services enabled participants to actively engage in their communities and build essential skills, including self-advocacy, adaptive skills, coping strategies, interpersonal communication, self-empowerment, and safety awareness. Sequoia Therapeutic Recreation remains committed to promoting independence, community inclusion, and meaningful participation for all individuals served.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 February 2022.

    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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