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EIN 95-3661252

Best Opportunities (BEST)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
166
City
Apple Valley
State
California
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
J30: Vocational Rehabilitation
Description
BEST Opportunities has been serving the disabled adult community since 1981. Their mission is to promote the independence, productivity, and integration of disabled adults into the community.
Also known as...
Barstow Employment Specialized Training B E S T Opportunities; Barstow Employment Specialized Training Opportunities
Total revenues
$6,403,402
2023
Total expenses
$6,402,726
2023
Total assets
$6,369,777
2023
Num. employees
166
2023

Program areas at BEST

Direct client program service: special training services to adult clients with developmental handicaps.

Who funds Best Opportunities (BEST)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Mary K Oxley FoundationBackstretch - Dinner$10,000

Personnel at BEST

NameTitleCompensation
Karin L EtheridgeChief Executive Officer$134,188

Financials for BEST

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$6,342,816
Investment income and dividends$15,774
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$32,658
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$12,154
Total revenues$6,403,402

Form 990s for BEST

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-08990View PDF
2022-122023-07-19990View PDF
2021-122022-06-01990View PDF
2020-122021-06-23990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Mary K Oxley Foundation
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
22450 Headquarters Dr
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
County
San Bernardino County, CA
Website URL
bestopportunities.org/ 
Phone
(760) 256-1030
Facebook page
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IRS details
EIN
95-3661252
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J30: Vocational Rehabilitation
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
043922
FTB Entity ID
1079003
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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