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Toolworks

EIN 94-2493384 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TOOLWORKS IS A HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY OFFERING COMMUNITY SUPPORT, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL, PSYCHIATRIC OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$20.5 million
Spending
$20.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
429
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$316,627, 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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 41% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 (4)
  1. $8.1 million spent. CONTRACT SERVICES - TOOLWORKS SOCIAL ENTERPRISES EMPLOY MORE THAN 125 WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES IN HIGH-PAYING, CAREER TRACK POSITIONS IN THE JANITORIAL AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRIES. HIGH-PROFILE CUSTOMERS OF TOOLWORKS COMMERCIAL JANITORIAL FIRM INCLUDE THE PHILLIP BURTON FEDERAL BUILDING, THE NINTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS AND THE SAN FRANCISCO MARITIME NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK. TOOLWORKS PROVIDES QUALITY OUTSOURCING OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO SEVERAL BAY AREA BUSINESSES, INCLUDING THE SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT MARQUIS. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE EMPLOYERS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO OUTSOURCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THEIR BUSINESS WHILE MAINTAINING A HIGH LEVEL OF QUALITY AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. EARNED INCOME FROM THESE VENTURES PROVIDES THE MAJORITY OF TOOLWORKS' FUNDING.
  2. $7.1 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES - TOOLWORKS PROVIDES THE TRAINING AND SUPPORT THAT ENABLE PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR HOME. COMMUNITY LIVING SERVES APPROXIMATELY 100 INDIVIDUALS; THIS 1:1 SERVICE IS TAILORED TO MEET THE NEED OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND INCLUDES SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF COOKING, TRAVEL, MONEY MANAGEMENT, LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT, HOUSEKEEPING, HEALTH, AND MUCH MORE.
  3. $1.7 million spent. COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SERVICES - COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SERVICES FOSTERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SKILLS AND LIVING SKILLS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES ARE CENTERED IN SAN FRANCISCO, ALAMEDA AND CONTRA COSTA AND SERVE APPROXIMATELY 100 ADULTS WHO WANT HELP DEVELOPING THEIR PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS SUCH AS TRAVELLING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, AND WORKING WITH PEERS AND SUPERVISORS.
  4. $778,628 spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: $558,184BAKEWORKS: $220,444ALLOCATION OF DONATED RENT: $ 0TOTAL OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES: $778,628

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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