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Pride Industries

EIN 94-1650529 · Roseville, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To create employment for people with disabilities.

Income
$307.8 million
Spending
$301.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
5,310
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$915,738, president/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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 58% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 28 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (1)
  1. $255.9 million spent. See Schedule OPRIDE Industries creates employment for people with disabilities. As a nonprofit social enterprise, our company provides facilities operations and maintenance services, custodial services, contract manufacturing, supply chain management, and packaging and fulfillment services to private and public organizations nationwide. We are the nation's leading employer of people with disabilities and we share our expertise with other organizations aiming to build inclusive workforces. Our tailored employment services include vocational training, on-the-job support, scholarships, and paid internships. In addition to supporting people with disabilities, we also assist veterans, former foster youth, and trafficking survivors.PRIDE Industries holds the maximum 3-year CARF accreditation. This recognizes that we have made a specific commitment to put the needs of our participants at the center of the services we design and deliver, and that we strive to continuously improve efficiency, fiscal health, and service quality and delivery.Our programs for people with disabilities are designed to enhance personal and professional growth as well as increase independence. Each participant's plan is customized to their strengths, abilities, and goals. For the year ending June 30, 2025, PRIDE Industries and its affiliates provided employment and services to more than 4,200 individuals with diverse intellectual, developmental, physical, sensory, or mental health disabilities. Our core program focuses on employment, vocational training, individualized preparation, and placement in supported community employment. As a nonprofit social enterprise, we create jobs within our own business operations and through partnerships with other employers.PRIDE Industries provided employment for more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities through federal facilities services contracts nationwide and 487 through internal roles, while also placing over 200 individuals with disabilities in supported jobs with community employers. Additionally, PRIDE Industries is the largest contractor in the AbilityOne Program, a federal initiative providing private sector jobs across the country through government procurement contracts.Through our community employment program, PRIDE Industries partners with businesses to build a reliable workforce that adds value to the community and creates meaningful jobs for people with disabilities. PRIDE Industries' services enable people with disabilities to overcome employment barriers and develop the skills they need to lead more independent lives. Funds donated to The Michael Ziegler PRIDE Industries Foundation provide assistive technologies, transportation, internships, training, job coaches, and other essential job accommodations.The I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair continues to be a resounding success. The second annual event attracted over 35 participating employers and nearly 1,000 job seekers with disabilities. The job fair has quickly become a vital resource for the disability community, providing a platform for individuals to connect with potential employers and access valuable employment resources. Each company conducted interviews with qualified candidates, and all employers received complimentary disability inclusion training to enhance their hiring strategies and foster more inclusive workplace. In addition to employers, over 20 nonprofit organizations and government agencies that support the disability community were on hand to offer important resources and assisting PRIDE in offering resume reviews and interview support for job seekers, ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.The I AM ABLE Helpline, a free service funded by The Michael Ziegler PRIDE Industries Foundation, supports people with disabilities, military veterans, and foster youth in their employment journeys. In Fiscal Year 2025, the helpline assisted more than 4,000 callers, helping secure jobs with PRIDE and connecting others with state and federal agencies to access additional employment resources and opportunities.

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 July 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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