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Concerned Citizens

EIN 91-1156809 · Forks, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM IN EVERYDAY LIVING BY ENCOURAGING CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY EXPANDING LIFE EXPERIENCES, ENHANCING GENERAL HEALTH AND PERSONAL GROWTH, AND TO RECOGNIZE THEIR INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES WHILE PARTICIPATING IN AN EVERYDAY ENVIRONMENT BY ADAPTING TO SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL LIMITS.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
135
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$130,632, 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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    0 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, 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 (4)
  1. $2.1 million spent. IN ORDER TO FULLY SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, WE OFFER A RANGE OF HOMECARE AND RESPITE SERVICES THAT HELP BOTH CLIENTS AND CAREGIVERS WITH IN-HOME PERSONAL CARE, RESPITE SERVICES, RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES, AND A RESIDENTIAL HOUSING OPTION.
  2. $1.6 million spent. OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OFFER THE SUPPORT PARENTS AND CHILDREN NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO LEARN AND GROW.
  3. $648,660 spent. OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ARE GEARED TOWARDS SUPPORTING THE BUILDING OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING THESE RESOURCES TO THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
  4. $642,474 spent. OUR EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES FIND AND SUSTAIN EMPLOYMENT. WE CUSTOMIZE OUR SERVICES TO MEET EACH JOB SEEKER'S NEEDS BY ADDRESSING EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS IN OUR AREA AND FOCUSING ON JOB-READINESS SKILLS, EMPLOYMENT INTERESTS, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, AND TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT. OUR SCHOOL-TO-WORK PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH A MORE SEAMLESS TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL INTO THE WORKFORCE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE GEARED TOWARDS GETTING STUDENTS READY TO GO OUT INTO THE WORLD AND LOOK FOR WORK WITH A RESUME AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS AND HOW TO MARKET THEIR SKILLS. OUR BUDGET MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING RETENTION PROGRAMS HELP CLIENTS EFFECTIVELY BUDGET THEIR FINANCES AND MAINTAIN PROPER HOUSING.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1986.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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