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Society for Disabilities

EIN 94-1279804 · Modesto, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 48% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY, PROVIDING RECREATIONAL & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ADAPTED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR THOSE IN NEED.

Income
$844,996
Spending
$614,464
Spent on programs
48%
Reserves
31.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 61%
Employees
7
Volunteers
300

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    48% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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, 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 (5)
  1. $84,266 spent. LOAN CLOSET - LOANS ADAPTED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS WALKERS, WHEELCHAIRS, BEDSIDE COMMODES, AND HOSPITAL BEDS FOR THOSE IN NEED.
  2. $95,727 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES - THE SOCIETY PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES INCLUDING ADAPTED SNOW SKI, WATER SKI, BIKE CAMP, A DAY ON THE FARM, BOWLING, AND HOLDS A SPECIAL NEEDS BALL.
  3. $114,572 spent. THRIFT STORE - PROVIDES AFFORDABLE CLOTHING AND HOUSEWARES ITEMS TO THOSE IN NEED AND TEACHES NECESSARY JOB TRAINING SKILLS FOR PERSONS WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES TO HELP ENTER THE WORKFORCE.
  4. SPECIAL NEEDS FUND - DESIGNED TO MEET UNIQUE OR SPECIAL NEEDS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. SOME SERVICES PROVIDED, SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, AND ADAPTED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR PERMANENTLY DISABLED. SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES - EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND PROMOTE BETTER COMMUNICATION FOR VERBAL AND AUDIO IMPAIRED.
  5. SPECIAL NEEDS FUND - DESIGNED TO MEET UNIQUE OR SPECIAL NEEDS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. SOME SERVICES PROVIDED, SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, AND ADAPTED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR PERMANENTLY DISABLED. SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES - EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND PROMOTE BETTER COMMUNICATION FOR VERBAL AND AUDIO IMPAIRED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.

    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 January 1949.

    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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