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Alpha Supported Living Services

EIN 91-0933802 · Bothell, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF ALPHA SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES IS TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT MAXIMIZE EACH PERSON'S QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$62.9 million
Spending
$60.2 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
1,224
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$641,940, 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $54.6 million spent. PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT KING, SNOHOMISH AND SPOKANE COUNTIES. THE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON RESPECTING RESIDENT'S CHOICES IN A CONTEXT OF DIGNITY, SAFETY, AND HEALTH. THE EXPENSES INCLUDED ABOVE ARE ONLY THE DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES, IN ADDITION ASLS INCURS MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL COSTS TO MANAGE THE OPERATIONS WHICH ARE REIMBURSED AS PART OF THE REVENUE ALSO REFLECTED ABOVE. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 201 CLIENTS.
  2. $2.1 million spent. THE CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11 AND 20 IN A HOME ENVIRONMENT. THIS LICENSED STAFFED RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR UP TO FIVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN EACH HOME. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE IN DAILY LIVING AND TO REDUCE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY TEACHING SOCIAL AND LIVING SKILLS, AND BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RECREATION, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. THIS PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES THREE CHILDREN IN ONE HOME.
  3. $766,809 spent. THE COMMUNITY INCLUSION PROGRAM PROVIDES 1:1 SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO BE ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. COMMUNITY INCLUSION CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE EITHER RETIRED FROM SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, OR WERE NOT ABLE TO BE PLACED IN A JOB, TO BE ENGAGED IN THE COMMUNITY AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 70 CLIENTS.
  4. $50,427 spent. THE REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SERVICES AND COUNSEL FOR PEOPLE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AND RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY. THE PAYEE PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS MANAGE THEIR BENEFITS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH, AS WELL AS DEVELOP GOALS AND PLANS FOR LONG-TERM SAVINGS AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES OVER 80 CLIENTS.
  5. GAIN ON SALE OF PROGRAM RELATED REAL ESTATE REINVESTED IN NEW PROPERTIES

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 September 1974.

    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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