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Social Science Services Inc

EIN 95-2914237 · Bloomington, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RECOVERY SERVICES FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION

Income
$18.1 million
Spending
$15.8 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
202
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$303,642, ceo

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 17% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 (6)
  1. $5.8 million spent. THE ADULT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM THAT ADDRESSES A WIDE ARRAY OF ISSUES CONFRONTING MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE SEEKING A LIFE CHANGE. INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGERS WORK TO DEVELOP A PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN, DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC PROBLEMS AND PROVIDE A SPECIFIC ACTION PLAN TO OVERCOME THEM. CLIENTS ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN DEVELOPING THEIR TREATMENT PLAN, ENSURING THAT THEY ARE GIVEN ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS WHERE THEY DESIRE THE MOST CHANGE.
  2. $4.6 million spent. LOCATED IN APPLE VALLEY, OASIS HOUSE PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH (TAY) IN THE HIGH DESERT REGION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY. IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR OASIS HOUSE, YOUTH MUST BE HOMELESS AND COMMITTED TO WORKING TOWARD EDUCATIONAL/EMPLOYMENT GOALS ALONG WITH ANY IDENTIFIED GOALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR CO-OCCURRING (COMBINATION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES) DISORDERS. WITH THE SUPPORT OF OASIS HOUSE, RESIDENTS ARE GIVEN THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUSTAIN THEMSELVES AND BECOME HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE ADULTS. RESIDENTS AT OASIS HOUSE ARE GIVEN A SAFE, STABLE PLACE TO LIVE, ALL MEALS, AND ACCESS TO NECESSARY SUPPORT SERVICES. WHILE IN RESIDENCE, YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN LIFE SKILLS, RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH ENROLLMENT IN COLLEGE AND RESUME WRITING, TAKE WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND PARTICIPATE IN LAUNCH POINT. RESIDENTS ALSO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE OBTAINING DOCUMENTATION THAT IS NECESSARY FOR SEEKING WORK AND SAVING MONEY TO PURCHASE CARS OR SUPPORT THEMSELVES THROUGH COLLEGE.
  3. $966,035 spent. WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO STABILIZE PHYSICAL CONDITION, INCLUDING MEDICALLY APPROPRIATE STEP-DOWN MEDICATIONS TO HELP EASE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS.
  4. $799,368 spent. MAPLE HOUSE IS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR WOMEN TO RECOVER AND GET THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES WHILE THEIR CHILDREN GROW IN A SAFE, STABLE HOME. HERE, WOMEN, AGES 18 AND OLDER, ARE A PART OF A SOCIAL MODEL RECOVERY PROGRAM WITH A 12-STEP METHOD OF RECOVERY. IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT PLANNING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, ALCOHOL/DRUG EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, PARENTING SKILLS CLASSES, AND ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES, MAPLE HOUSE OFFERS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CLIENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN.
  5. $272,594 spent. OUTPATIENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW PARTICIPANTS THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND FAMILY LIFE WHILE HAVING ACCESS TO A CLEAN AND SOBER SUPPORTIVE NETWORK.
  6. $99,861 spent. SOBER LIVING PROVIDES A PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL SOBER LIVING HOME FOR MEN WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A TREATMENT PROGRAM AND NEED A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, ALCOHOL/DRUG FREE LIVING ENVIRONMENT. TRANSITIONAL HOME CLIENTS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF THIRTY DAYS OF SOBRIETY AND THE ABILITY TO SUPPORT PERSONAL NEEDS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT OR OTHER SOURCE OF INCOME. CO-OCCURRING INDIVIDUALS WILL NEED TO BE STABLE ON MEDICATIONS IN ORDER TO BE ADMITTED INTO HOUSING.

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 January 1974.

    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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