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Siskiyou Opportunity Center

EIN 94-1723809 · Weed, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND REHABILITATION FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS IN SISKIYOU COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$6.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
252
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$127,340, executive di

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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 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 (5)
  1. $5.5 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK ACTIVITY PROGRAM EMPLOYES WORKERS IN THREE DIFFERENT FIELDS WHERE THEY LEARN VARIOUS EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. 1) WORK SERVICES - EMPLOYS WORKERS ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IN WOOD PRODUCTION, LANDSCAPING, AND JANITORIAL SERVICES WHERE THEY LEARN SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH THOSE VOCATIONS. 2) RECYCLING SERVICES - EMPLOYS WORKERS AT THE ORGANIZATION'S STATE CERTIFIED RECYCLING CENTER WHERE WORKERS LEARN TO OPERATE MACHINERY, CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS, HOW TO DRESS FOR OUTDOOR WORK, AND TO HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES PICKING UP RECYCLING. 3) COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS - A COMMUNITY INTEGRATION TRAINING (C.I.T.) PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON WORK SKILLS, PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH WORK EXPERIENCES THAT WILL ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING CLIENTS WITH ACTUAL WORK SUCH AS JANITORIAL, MAILING SERVICES, SHREDDING, MOBILE SNACK BOX SERVICES AND MARBLE SET ASSEMBLY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FOCUSES ON SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE ARTS AND CRAFTS, SEWING, COOKING CLASSES, AND WOODWORKING PROJECTS. IN ADDITION, THEY PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH MEANINGFUL LOCAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK ACTIVITY PROGRAM EMPLOYES WORKERS IN THREE DIFFERENT FIELDS WHERE THEY LEARN VARIOUS EMPLOYMENT SKILLS. 1) WORK SERVICES - EMPLOYS WORKERS ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE IN WOOD PRODUCTION, LANDSCAPING, AND JANITORIAL SERVICES WHERE THEY LEARN SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH THOSE VOCATIONS. 2) RECYCLING SERVICES - EMPLOYS WORKERS AT THE ORGANIZATION'S STATE CERTIFIED RECYCLING CENTER WHERE WORKERS LEARN TO OPERATE MACHINERY, CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS, HOW TO DRESS FOR OUTDOOR WORK, AND TO HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES PICKING UP RECYCLING. 3) COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS - A COMMUNITY INTEGRATION TRAINING (C.I.T.) PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON WORK SKILLS, PERSONAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH WORK EXPERIENCES THAT WILL ASSIST THEM IN OBTAINING MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING CLIENTS WITH ACTUAL WORK SUCH AS JANITORIAL, MAILING SERVICES, SHREDDING, MOBILE SNACK BOX SERVICES AND MARBLE SET ASSEMBLY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FOCUSES ON SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE ARTS AND CRAFTS, SEWING, COOKING CLASSES, AND WOODWORKING PROJECTS. IN ADDITION, THEY PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH MEANINGFUL LOCAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - PROVIDES WORKERS WITH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN A COMMUNITY SETTING EITHER AS A GROUP OR INDIVIDUALLY. THESE WORKERS ACQUIRE SKILLS IN MANY TRADES WHILE ALSO LEARNING VALUABLE COMMUNITY ACCESS SKILLS SUCH AS COMMUNICATION, PROFESSIONALISM, AND PROBLEM SOLVING. WE HAVE 1 WORKER IN AN INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT, EMPLOYED THROUGH A LOCAL BUSINESS, AND 16 WORKERS IN GROUP PLACEMENT THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY.
  3. TRANSPORTATION - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK FOR THE WORKERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
  4. REHABILITATION - PROVIDES JOB COACHING, PLACEMENT, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO WORKERS.
  5. REHABILITATION - PROVIDES JOB COACHING, PLACEMENT, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO WORKERS.

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 October 1970.

    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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