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Vadis

EIN 91-1083309 · Sumner, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH EXCELLENCE, EQUITY, AND SERVICE INNOVATION. VADIS PROVIDES VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Income
$10.6 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
-2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
150
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$305,285, 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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. $4.6 million spent. WORKING WITH THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION (DDA), VADIS PROVIDES SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED TO INCLUDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
  2. $777,655 spent. VADIS WORKS WITH STUDENTS THROUGH OUR SCHOOL TO WORK (STW) AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES (PRE-ETS) PROGRAMS. VOCATIONAL TRAINING, JOB PREPAREDNESS, AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM.
  3. $628,235 spent. WORKING WITH THE DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (DVR), VADIS ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN SETTING CAREER GOALS THROUGH CAREFUL, INDIVIDUALIZED PLANNING. WE THEN PROVIDE JOB SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO ENSURE SUCCESS.
  4. $836,345 spent. WORKING WITHIN THE ABILITYONE PROGRAM, VADIS PROVIDED CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT THE UNION STATION IN TACOMA THROUGH AUGUST 2024. THESE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED BY INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND WE SUPPORTED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT. VADIS ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. VADIS PROVIDES HOUSING OPTIONS TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. HOMES ARE ADAPTED TO MEET THE ACCOMMODATION NEEDS OF TENANTS, WHILE ENSURING ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION, SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY HUBS. WITH AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HOMES, TENANTS CAN BE ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, GAIN INDEPENDENCE, AND COMMUTE TO WORK MORE EASILY.

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 April 2000.

    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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