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Associated Rehabilitation Program for Women Inc

EIN 94-2358275 · Carmichael, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR WOMEN WITH ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE CHALLENGES.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
19
Highest pay
$148,850, 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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. $2.0 million spent. ORGANIZATION WHICH SERVES ADULT WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS. ITS PROGRAMS INCLUDE 2 RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY HOMES. ARPW IS LICENSED AND CERTIFIED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: RECOVERY AND TREATMENT PLANNING; INDIVIDUAL SESSION; GROUP SESSIONS; AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND RELAPSE PREVENTION. THE MISSION OF ARPW IS TO OFFER COMPREHENSIVE ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG PROBLEMS SERVICES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES AND SKILLS LEADING TO HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE STYLES. ARPW OFFERS A COMFORTABLE AND HOMELIKE SETTING THAT ENCOURAGES THE WOMEN TO NURTURE AND EMPOWER THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER. ARPW OFFERS RESIDENTIAL SERICES AT THE TWO (2) LOCATIONS IN CARMICHAEL, CA: ALPHA OAKS (23 BEDS); AND CORNERSTONE (11 BEDS). RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT ALPHA OAKS, 8400 FAIR OAKS BLVD.,CARMICHAEL, CA AND CORNERSTONE, 6348 & 6350 APPIAN WAY, CARMICHAEL, CA.LENGTHS OF TREAMENT 30-90 DAYS. OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TREATMENT ACTIVITIES THAT ADDRESS AOD USE, UNDERLYING ISSUES, RELATED PROBLEMS, RECOVERY AND RELAPSE PREVENTION. A TREATMENT PLAN IS DEVELOPED USING ASSESSMENT TOOLS DESIGNED WITH THE PARTICIANTS OWN GOALS INCLUDED. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 20 HOURS PER WEEK OF TREATMENT. THE WOMEN ARE INTRODUCED TO AND FAMILIARIZED WITH COMMUNITY RECOVERY RESOURCES. WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS ON THE PHYSIOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL EFFECTS OF ADDICTION, AIDS AND HEPATITIS CAREPROVIDED. 9,328 BED DAYS WERE PROVIDED.

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 September 1976.

    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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