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Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
EXPLORE ENGAGE ENJOY IS A 501(C)(3) NON PROFIT PEDIATRIC OUTPATIENT THERAPY CLINIC OFFERING OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 18 YEARS OLD. THE CLINIC PLANS TO OFFER A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO QUALITY CARE INCLUDING DIRECT THERAPY SERVICES, PATIENT CENTERED OUTCOMES RESEARCH, THERAPY STUDENT EDUCATION, AND THERAPEUTIC DAYCARE. IT IS THE MISSION, DUTY, AND EXPMPT PURPOSE OF EXPLORE ENGAGE ENJOY TO IMPORVE PEDIATRIC THERAPY OUTCOMES THROUGH RESEARCH AND RURAL ACCESS TO CARE.
- Income
- $624,152
- Spending
- $576,587
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -1.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 8
- Highest pay
- $95,500, executive di
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
Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 177% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 119% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 (3)
- $570,387 spent. PROGRAM IS NOW MOVING FORWARD WITH THE PROCESS OF STARTING A NEW DIRECTLY RELATED BUSINESS IN ORDER TO MEET THE THERAPY NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN OUR RURAL AREA.
- $6,200 spent. PROGRAM IS NOW MOVING FORWARD WITH THE PROCESS OF STARTING A NEW DIRECTLY RELATED BUSINESS IN ORDER TO MEET THE THERAPY NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN OUR RURAL AREA.
- PROGRAM IS NOW MOVING FORWARD WITH THE PROCESS OF STARTING A NEW DIRECTLY RELATED BUSINESS IN ORDER TO MEET THE THERAPY NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN OUR RURAL AREA.
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 November 6, 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 January 2023.
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 November 4, 2026.
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