California Programs for the Autistic Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
California Programs for the Autistic provides an opportunity for life long living and learning in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities including autism and severe disorders of behavior and communication. Through a continuum of services and a broad range of learning opportunities California Programs for the Autistic are committed to providing services designed to facilitate the highest degree of independence and integrations possible for each individual served.
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $2.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- -0.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 46
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $117,730, 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
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 66% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% 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
Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (14)
- $1.6 million spent. Salaries- Meets state licensing requirements for the care of our 12 clients provides for client outings accompanied by a staff members for activities in the community tailored to the clients interests. Also reinforces behavior modification goals by working with clients to develop self help skills.
- $104,528 spent. Occupancy- Provides for the shelter of our 12 residents at our 2 homes.
- $55,755 spent. Food- Provides 3 nutritious meals and snacks each day for our 12 residents.
- $29,193 spent. Program Consultants Provides for Licensing required behavior modifications implementation and maintenance.
- $10,152 spent. Program Expense Provides for staff expenses to allow our clients to participate in activities such as restaurant meals shopping dances bowling library visits movies and concerts.
- $24,909 spent. Travel Provides for gas insurance & maintenance for our 3 vans to transport our clients to activities and doctors appointments.
- $31,334 spent. Household Supplies Provides general non food household and personal care itmes used in our 2 homes for our 12 residents.
- $32,782 spent. Office Supplies
- $3,332 spent. Liability Insurance
- $1,425 spent. Taxes & Licenses State required annual fees
- $24,940 spent. Depreciation of homes and vehicles
- $6,325 spent. Interest on Loan & Mortgages
- $7,299 spent. Bad Debt
- $25,000 spent. Accounting Audit Fees required by the IRS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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