2025-08-29T10:49:14-05:00 2024-12-31 331960705 Nguyen and Alliance CPA 2538 Barley Ln Santa Rosa CA 95403 990 2024-01-01 680149447 California Autism Foundation DBA A Better Chance School CALI 5107580433 4138 Lakeside Drive Richmond CA 94806 Valisha Fullard Executive Director 5107580433 2025-08-28 1 0 June Nguyen P01337710 7073223662 2025-08-28 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z A Better Chance School Valisha Fullard 4138 Lakeside Drive Richmond CA 94806 7734544 0 X https://www.calautism.org X 1982 CA To provide people with autism and other developmental disabilities the best possible opportunities for lifetime support, training and assistance to help them reach their highest potential for independence, productivity and fulfillment. 6 6 103 6 0 0 43369 57648 6427207 5912937 891033 308031 100000 10757 7461609 6289373 0 0 0 0 4949466 4710374 0 0 0 1542230 1507578 6491696 6217952 969913 71421 11750271 11669316 425088 283143 11325183 11386173 X To provide people with autism and other developmental disabilities the best possible opportunities for lifetime support, training and assistance to help them reach their highest potential for independence, productivity and fulfillment. 0 0 3177402 0 4114434 A Better Chance School ("ABC School")ABC School is a non-public school that serves children and young adults from ages 6 to 22 that have autism and other developmental disabilities. ABC School offers community-based programming which provide students the opportunity to learn generalized skills that are transferable to daily real-world settings in addition to the classroom environment. ABC School's highly specialized curriculum and highly trained staff, excel in helping students who have been unable to succeed elsewhere. ABC School's functional skills curriculum includes math, language arts, vocational training, culinary classes, art classes, music classes, travel training and self-help skills. (See continued information on Schedule O). 719854 0 949522 A Better Chance Adult Day Programs (Age 18+) ("Innovative Choices Day Program")The program's mission is to provide people with autism and other developmental disabilities the best possible opportunities for lifetime support, training and assistance to help they reach your highest potential for independence, productivity and fulfillment. (See continued information on Schedule O). 702892 0 848981 A Better Chance Supported Living ServicesABC Supported Living Services are available to adults with developmental disabilities who are actively receiving services from the Regional Center of East Bay or the Golden Gate Regional Center. The Foundation believes that people with disabilities are entitled to exercise freedom and control over their own housing and must be provided access to supports and services that allow them to live fully rounded lives within their community and ABC Supported Living Services represents the Foundation's commitment and participation in the national movement toward more mainstream living for people with developmental disabilities. (See continued information on Schedule O). 423145 0 0 A Better Chance Industries ("ABC Industries")ABC Industries served as a program within the Foundation, offering comprehensive support, training, and employment opportunities for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. Through the Educational and Vocational Program, participants were empowered to achieve greater independence, productivity, and personal fulfillment. Additionally, the Supported Employment Program provided job training and placement services to facilitate meaningful workforce integration.In 2023, ABC Industries was phased out, with alternative programs introduced to continue providing these essential services in place of ABC Industries:Educational and Vocational Programs - Built on a foundation of social inclusion through participation in community, the Foundation provides individualized educational, and community based social programs that are a blend of academic, cultural, recreational and environmental instruction leading to increased competencies and skills.ABC Supported EmploymentABC Supported Employment Program provides assistance to participants who are employed at various off-site businesses. The Foundation Job Coaches secure appropriate positions for individuals by assessing skills and interests; coordinating with employers to match jobs to skill sets, and providing ongoing, individualized support. As the liaison between the employer and The Foundation employee, Job Coaches facilitate any necessary accommodations and ancillary services. Utilizing a four-step process that includes (1) Assessment (2) Job Development (3) Pre-vocation Coaching (4) Job Coaching, The Foundation's comprehensive services enables individuals with disabilities to access and succeed in community employment, and opens doors to an inclusive, enriching and fulfilling life. 423145 0 0 5023293 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 28 0 1 103 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CA X Valisha Fullard 5107580433 4138 Lakeside Drive Richmond CA 94806 Douglas Crosby Board member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Jackson Byrd Board member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Valisha Fullard Executive Director 40.00 X 154226 0 29047 Sandra Anderson-Knox President 2.00 X 0 0 0 John Visbal Vice President 2.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Kelly Treasurer 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Gilheany Secretary 2.00 X 0 0 0 Edith Molinier Principal, ABC School 40.00 X 164351 0 2600 318577 0 31647 2 0 1 0 AG ISOM 1649 Lorenzo Drive Vallejo CA 94859 General Contracting 107550 1 57648 57648 A Better Chance School 611600 4114434 4114434 Innovative Choices Day Program 624310 949522 949522 ABC Supportive Living Services 624100 848981 848981 5912937 290756 290756 1462446 1445171 17275 17275 17275 Other income 900099 10757 10757 10757 6289373 6231725 0 0 350224 166951 183273 3600243 3507208 93035 74785 74785 393196 295803 97393 291926 291926 14856 14856 256398 70642 185756 77113 58030 19083 32910 16849 16061 57781 57781 132022 14626 117396 Vehicle expense and mai 390280 382951 7329 Building repairs and ma 253803 223826 29977 Program supplies and st 99565 92450 7115 Staff training and recr 80455 70228 10227 112395 65948 46447 6217952 5023293 1194659 0 2959327 2572363 1239285 656179 626965 712500 701988 26240 29528 2557244 1279629 1193996 1277615 4094349 6460857 868395 11750271 11669316 425088 283143 425088 283143 X 11325183 11386173 0 0 11325183 11386173 11750271 11669316 71421 -10431 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 91353 883097 52898 43369 57648 1128365 5785732 5415887 5908050 7061557 6197667 30368893 5877085 6298984 5960948 7104926 6255315 31497258 0 0 0 31497258 96615 28021 94153 274410 273973 767172 96615 28021 94153 274410 273973 767172 2200 100000 10757 112957 5975900 6327005 6055101 7479336 6540045 32377387 0.97280 0.93970 0.02370 0.01920 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 441828 441828 1514607 791071 723536 545287 433036 112251 55522 55522 0 1277615 6278942 -10431 -10431 6289373 0 6289373 6217952 0 6217952 0 6217952 Part X - FASB ASC 740 Footnote The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization and is exempt from federal and state income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The Foundation qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under section 170 (B) (1) (A) (VI) and has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under section 509 (A) (1). The Foundation is subject to income taxes on any net income that is derived from a trade or business, regularly carried on, and not in futherance of the puposes for which it was granted exemption, commly referred to as unrelated business income. No income tax provision has been recorded for the year ended December 31, 2024 as management determined that the Foundation had no unrelated business income. The Foundation is subject to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, under ASC 740, income taxes. ASC 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the Foundation's tax returns and does not allow recognition of tax positions that do not meet a "more-likely-than-not" threshold of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. The Foundation does not believe it has taken any tax positions that would not meet this threshold. The Foundation's policy is to reflect interest and penalties related to uncertain tax position as part of income tax expense, when and if they become applicable. The Foundation's federal and state income tax returns are subject to possible examination by the taxing authorities until the expiration of the related status of limitations of those tax returns. In general, federal income tax returns have a three-year statute of limitations, and state income tax returns have a four-year statute of limitations. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Valisha Fullard Executive Director 154226 0 0 0 0 0 29047 0 0 0 183273 0 0 0 Edith Molinier Principal, ABC School 164351 0 0 0 0 0 2600 0 0 0 166951 0 0 0 Part I, Line 3 The board of directors determines compensation for the Organization's officers and key employees based on a review of the salaries at comparable sized non-profit agencies in the bay area and comparable market rate salaries. Compensation is included in the annual budget and approved by the board of directors. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a A Better Chance School ("ABC School") (continued) ABC School utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH structured teaching methodologies, Pivotal Response Training, and Community Based Instruction (CBI). ABC School specializes in behavior management, offering a positive behavior support approach to maladaptive behaviors that prevent the student from being successful in a less restricted environment. Utilizing a team approach, students are regularly assessed to determine skill acquisition and maintenance in accordance with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals. ABC provides 1:2 staff to student support unless otherwise specified in a student's IEP. Form 990, Part III, Line 4b A Better Chance Adult Day Programs (Age 18+) ("Innovative Choices Day Program") (continued) The overarching goal of the Innovative Choices Day Program is to assist people to live active, interesting lives by providing training and support, so they can: -Explore employment options and/or volunteer work that interests them. -Access their community and participate safely in the activities and events they enjoy. -Develop meaningful relationships. -Increase their ability to make personal choices, advocate and communicate for themself. -Build new skills and experiences so they can become as independent as possible in their daily life and/or advance in their career. Innovative Choices Day Program is a 100% community-based program. Individuals will participate in community events and activities that interest them. Skills targeted for instruction will be based on each individual's needs, person centered planning, and abilities and interests. Skills addressed will typically focus in three general areas which include the following: -Employment and Volunteerism: those who wish to explore employment and volunteerism will go through a person-centered discovery process which includes identifying vocational strengths and goals, pre-employment foundational skills training, volunteer experiences and other exploration opportunities based on the expressed interests of individuals served. -Community: Based on personal interest and abilities, skills will be taught on an individualized basis, in the natural environment. Opportunities to explore and access community resources and facilities, learn public transportation, engage in interactions with the general public, community safety and job exploration will build skills and enrich experiences. -Self-Advocacy/Social Skills: Based on individual abilities, choices and interests, skills areas could include appropriate social behavior, making friends, initiating social interactions, advocating for oneself, learning to make informed choices and decisions. Form 990, Part III, Line 4c A Better Chance Supported Living Services ("ABC Supported Living Services") (continued) ABC Supported Living provides individuals the opportunity to live in their own house or apartment and experience greater independence than is possible in a licensed, residential home environment. Individuals are provided necessary support and assistance while promoting autonomy, independence, inclusion, and empowerment. The services, goals and support are collaboratively planned and developed with each individual and based on their specific needs and desires. Additionally, ABC Supported Living Services teaches individuals how to build healthy, sustainable relationships across many sectors that extend into the community, thus providing them with the emotional, spiritual, physical and service support needed for success. ABC Supported Living Services provides individuals the opportunity to live a fully engage lifestyle within the community and provides information and access to resources including, but not limited to: -Locating and securing affordable housing -Budgeting -Time management/scheduling of medical and dental appointments -Assistance with medication -Routine household chores, personal laundry and hygiene -Grocery shopping, meal preparation, dietary needs -Public transportation -Access to 24-hour Emergency Support System Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The board of directors reviews a copy of form 990 before it is submitted. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy is discussed and monitored during board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The board of directors determines compensation for the Organization's officers and key employees based on a review of the salaries at comparable sized non-profit agencies in the bay area and comparable market rate salaries. Compensdation is included in the annual budget and approved by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 The audited financial statements are available upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 We are currently discussing any changes to existing governing documents during financial committe meetings and disclosure such changes at our routine board meeting. Anytime a conflict of interest is identified, parties involved are notified and mitigating steps are discussed. Financial statements are periodically requested for school board sepla meetings; most are budget requests rather than historical statements.