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Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals With Disabilities

EIN 91-1125538 · Tacoma, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TACID PROMOTES THE WELLNESS, RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE OF ADULTS EXPERIENCING DISABILITIES IN PIERCE COUNTY.

Income
$976,765
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 40%
Employees
17
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$105,754, executive director

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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $668,684 spent. THE WELLNESS AND RECOVERY PROGRAM IS TACID'S PRIMARY MEANS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ADULTS EXPERIENCING PHYSICAL, SENSORY, DEVELOPMENTAL, COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISABILITIES AND CHALLENGES. GUIDED BY THE PRINCIPLES OF PEER SUPPORT, AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL FOR BUILDING HOPE AND SOCIAL CONNECTION AMONG PEERS, THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN DEVELOP THEIR STRENGTHS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND MAKE THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GAINS NEEDED TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THE WELLNESS AND RECOVERY PROGRAM IS MANAGED BY A SENIOR-LEVEL CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT COUNSELOR (CPC). ALL DIRECT SERVICES ARE PERFORMED BY TRAINED CPC'S. WELLNESS AND RECOVERY PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING ADAPTED YOGA AND SACRED MOVEMENT WITH A CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER AND UPPER-BODY MASSAGE THERAPY WITH A LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST, MONTHLY INTUITIVE ART CLASSES WITH A PROFESSIONAL FACILITATOR, A DROP-IN DAY ROOM: OPEN 20+ HOURS A WEEK FOR SOCIALIZING AND COMMUNITY, GAMES, MEDIA AND A COMPUTER LAB, COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, A COMMUNITY GARDEN, AND POTLUCK LUNCHES. ALL WELLNESS AND RECOVERY PROGRAM SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE. THE DROP-IN DAY ROOM HAD A TOTAL OF 10 VOLUNTEERS IN 2024.

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 August 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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