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Branch Services

EIN 92-1280061 · Palo Alto, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood87 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BRANCH SERVICES PROMOTES THE DIGNITY AND RESPECT OF ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. BY RAISING EXPECTATIONS OF AND FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS, WE SUPPORT THEM IN BECOMING MORE SELF DETERMINED INDIVIDUALS, IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
32
Volunteers
1
Highest pay
$246,733, executive director

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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $2.4 million spent. OUR PROGRAMS CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS TO DEVELOP INDEPENDENT CHOICE SKILLS AND FACILITATE SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES.COMMUNITY LIVINGBRANCH SERVICES PROVIDES OUR CLIENTS WITH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS WITHIN A COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THEIR CHOICE OF RESIDENCE. BRANCH SERVICES ASSISTS PARTICIPANTS IN DEVELOPING A DAILY SCHEDULE THAT ADDRESSES HEALTHY ROUTINES, PERSONAL HYGIENE, HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE, AND ENJOYABLE LEISURE ACTIVITIES AT HOME. BRANCH SERVICES PROVIDES THE SUPPORT NEEDED FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AS THEY WORK TOWARDS LIVING INDEPENDENTLY.SOCIAL ACTIVITIESSOCIAL INTERACTION IS IMPORTANT FOR LEADING HEALTHY LIVES. BRANCH SERVICES FOSTERS A WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL AND LARGER GROUP SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT. BRANCH SERVICE'S STAFF OFFERS SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPANTS TO HOST SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND TO IDENTIFY AND PLAN SOCIAL OUTINGS. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENROLL IN COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS AND CLASSES AND SUPPORT IS PROVIDED AS NEEDED FOR SUCCESSFUL ENGAGEMENT.HEALTH & WELLNESSHEALTH AND WELLNESS, BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL, ARE A FOUNDATION OF THE BRANCH SERVICES MODEL. BRANCH SERVICES PROVIDES TARGETED SUPPORT FROM SPECIALISTS IN NUTRITION, COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH, AND PERSONAL TRAINING.EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTBRANCH SERVICES ASSISTS PARTICIPANTS IN IDENTIFYING LOCAL INTERNSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. MATCHING INDIVIDUALS WITH THEIR AREAS OF INTEREST, BRANCH SERVICES RECRUITS VOCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS, THEN PROVIDES JOB COACHING AND JOB SUPPORT SO THAT INDIVIDUALS HAVE SUCCESSFUL INTERN AND WORK EXPERIENCES ALLOWING THEM TO MASTER NEW SKILLS AND GAIN CONFIDENCE.EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTBRANCH SERVICES ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO BE LIFELONG LEARNERS AND EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS. INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED THE SUPPORT TO INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ENROLL AND ATTEND CLASSES, AND RECEIVE TUTORING AS NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE WITH THE MATERIAL.CULINARY SKILLSBRANCH SERVICES HAS A GROWING CULINARY DEPARTMENT. WE PROVIDE AND ENCOURAGE 1:1 CONSULTS WITH A NUTRITIONIST TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL MEAL PLANS AND GROCERY LISTS. WE OFFER INSTRUCTION IN MEAL PREPARATION BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND IN SMALL GROUPS IN ORDER TO MASTER COOKING SKILLS NEEDED FOR INDEPENDENCE. BRANCH SERVICES ALSO ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO APPLY THEIR CULINARY SKILLS IN A SERVICE BUSINESS SUCH AS MICRO KITCHENS, CATERING AND OPERATING A CAFE.ART & MUSICBRANCH SERVICES PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE A VARIETY OF ART AND MUSIC COURSES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND RECEIVE MORE TARGETED 1:1 INSTRUCTION AS REQUESTED. BRANCH SERVICES ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR CREATIVE SKILLS AT COMMUNITY EVENTS.

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 November 6, 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 June 2023.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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