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Aldea Inc

EIN 94-2159248 · Napa, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALDEA'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES AND CREATE BRIGHT FUTURES FOR PEOPLE WE SERVE BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH, CHILD WELFARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN A MANNER THAT RESPECTS THE DIGNITY AND INDIVIDUALITY OF EACH PERSON.

Income
$15.9 million
Spending
$16.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
145
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$250,313, chief executive officer

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

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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 (2)
  1. $8.9 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - SERVING NAPA, SOLANO, AND SONOMA COUNTIES. WE BELIEVE THAT IN A FAMILY'S MOST CRITICAL MOMENTS, THE PRESENCE OF A TRUSTED PROFESSIONAL CAN MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STRENGTH AND SUFFERING. EVERY DAY, ALDEA'S EXPERT STAFF WALK ALONGSIDE YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES ON THE JOURNEY TO HEALING, OFFERING COMPASSIONATE CARE THAT BRINGS BOTH IMMEDIATE RELIEF AND LONG-TERM RESILIENCE.THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS, ALDEA SUPPORTS CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN IMPROVING THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. OUR OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES HELP STRENGTHEN MENTAL HEALTH AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, WHILE OUR SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATION, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND RECOVERY-FOCUSED TREATMENT. (CONT. ON SCH O) BILINGUAL SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS, INCLUDING OUTPATIENT CLINICS, HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ENSURING THAT SUPPORT IS ACCESSIBLE WHEN AND WHERE IT'S NEEDED MOST. IN THE PAST YEAR, ALDEA SERVED 1,283 CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS.
  2. $4.7 million spent. FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SERVICES - SERVING NAPA, SOLANO, CONTRA COSTA, ALAMEDA, AND SAN FRANCISCO COUNTIES. ALDEA'S TREATMENT FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES GIVE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE IN SAFE, STABLE, AND PERMANENT HOMES. WE PROVIDE A FULL CONTINUUM OF SUPPORT, INCLUDING EMERGENCY PLACEMENT, TREATMENT AND INTENSIVE TREATMENT FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR BIRTH FAMILIES DUE TO ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, ALDEA ACTIVELY RECRUITS, TRAINS, CERTIFIES, AND SUPPORTS RESOURCE AND PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE PARENTS TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAS A NURTURING AND WELL-PREPARED HOME ENVIRONMENT. ALDEA ALSO OPERATES A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR NON-MINOR (CONT. ON SCH O) DEPENDENTS, HELPING YOUNG ADULTS SUCCESSFULLY MOVE TOWARD INDEPENDENCE. IN THE PAST YEAR, ALDEA SERVED 236 CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUR SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS.

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 October 1972.

    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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