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Anthesis Services

EIN 95-2465264 · Ontario, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 80 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND INCLUSIVE LIVES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
193
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$173,312, ceo

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% 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

    0 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 80 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 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 (4)
  1. $2.7 million spent. THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SERVES AN AVERAGE OF 85 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS PER DAY. WE SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND INCLUSIVE LIVES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WITH TAILORED EMPLOYMENT STRATEGIES FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. WE DO THIS THROUGH A MIX OF PAID AND NATURAL SUPPORTS WITH OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF WORKING FULLY IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT.
  2. $1.4 million spent. INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS, KNOWN AS IECBS (TRANSITION PROGRAM) SERVES AN AVERAGE OF 44 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS PER DAY. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE EVERY PERSON IN OUR PROGRAM HAS THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO DO THE WORK THEY LOVE. WHATEVER THAT MAY BE. OUR JOB READINESS, WORK TRAINING, AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN MAKING THAT HAPPEN. CENTRAL TO OUR PROCESS IS OUR "PERSON-CENTERED THINKING PHILOSOPHY" THAT MEETS EACH INDIVIDUAL WHERE THEY ARE. THROUGH THIS PROCESS, WE CAN TAILOR WORK TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SPECIFIC JOBS THEY ARE SEEKING.
  3. $1.0 million spent. THE ADULT DEVELOPMENT CENTER SERVES AN AVERAGE OF 69 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS PER DAY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A CARING ENVIRONMENT FOCUSED ON ENHANCING THE LIVES OF ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE DO THIS THROUGH A MIX OF COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. WE ALSO OFFER VARIOUS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS PICNICS, DANCES, AND FIELD TRIPS.
  4. $1.8 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE:ROUND ABOUT SENIORS SERVICES (RASS), WHICH SERVES AN AVERAGE OF 58 PARTICIPANTS PER DAY. RASS IS SPECIFICALLY GEARED TOWARDS PROVIDING OUR SENIOR CITIZENS (AGES 50 AND UP) WITH CARE, AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES, AND DAILY SOCIALIZATION THAT HELPS THEM ENJOY THEIR WELL-DESERVED RETIREMENT. OUR SENIORS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES WITH THEIR NON-DISABLED PEERS IN THIS UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAM. WE OFTEN VISIT OTHER SENIOR CENTERS IN OUR AREA.RISE, WHICH PROVIDES SOCIAL RECREATIONAL AND INTEGRATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY WITH AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN AND COMMUNITY COACH TO PROVIDE SUPPORT.ANTHESIS IN MOTION TRANSPORTATION - THROUGH ANTHESIS IN MOTION TRANSPORTION, WE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO INDIVIDUALS TO AND FROM OUR VARIOUS PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS TO AND FROM WORK.THRIFT STORE - OUR THRIFT STORE PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND HANDS-ON RETAIL EXPERIENCE. WE SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND INCLUSIVE LIVES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AT OUR THRIFT STORE.

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 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 December 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 December 1966.

    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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