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Build Rehabilitation Industries Inc

EIN 95-2483215 · Sylmar, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BUILD REHABILITATION INDUSTRIES, INC. DBA BUILDABILITY ("BUILD"), PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, ASSISTING THEM TO ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND INCLUSION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
103
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$216,204, ceo (thru 08/2024)

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

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. SITE-BASED BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT DAY PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS SEVERELY IMPACTED BY THEIR DISABILITY; FOCUS IS SOCIALIZATION, CURRICULUM ENGAGEMENT, AND THE MITIGATION OF BEHAVIORS THAT PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL FROM PARTICIPATION IN A COMMUNITY-BASED DAY PROGRAM WITH LESS RESTRICTIVE STAFFING RATIO.
  2. $1.0 million spent. EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, AND ON-SITE COACHING FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
  3. $492,588 spent. HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TASKS AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR THEM TO MAINTAIN AN INDEPENDENT LIVING ARRANGEMENT.
  4. $477,411 spent. COMMUNITY BASED DAY PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, EXPLORATION OF PERSONAL INTERESTS, AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.
  5. $15,758 spent. OTHER 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 1967.

    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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