American Representative Payee Services

The information for American Representative Payee Services is as of the organization's most recent filing in June '21. This organization is located in Fresno, CA. It has been in existence for 10 years, following its founding in 2011.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The American Representative Payee Services (ARPS) is a human services organization classified under the NTEE code P51. This code indicates that ARPS provides financial counseling services, specifically offering advice and guidance to individuals who need assistance with credit, debt management, and improving their financial resources. Governed by section 3 of the Internal Revenue Code, ARPS falls under the category of Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Testing for Public Safety, to Foster National or International Amateur Sports Competition, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals Organizations. The mission of ARPS is to support individuals in need of money management assistance, particularly those at risk of financial exploitation. The organization offers programs that provide support and advocacy services to individuals with mental, developmental, or physical disabilities resulting from various causes such as severe illness, congenital defects, injury, aging, or substance abuse.

Program Areas

Within the program area of "We Assist Social Security Recipients", our organization focuses on helping individuals manage their budgets, pay their bills, and provide consultation on their benefits. We also handle all social security reporting requirements for the recipient, ensuring they are in compliance with the necessary regulations. Additionally, we offer housing assistance to those in need.

Organization Staffing

American Representative Payee Services is run by John Prestridge, who is the Executive Director. The organization has 10 employees, none of whom are paid over $100k per year. Supporting the paid staff are 4 volunteers.

Board Governance

American Representative Payee Services appears to be well governed based on the provided information. The organization has a small but balanced board of three voting members, all of whom are independent. This ensures that decisions are made in the best interest of the organization and not influenced by personal or conflicting interests. The fact that potential conflicts of interest do not exist further strengthens the organization's governance. This indicates that the board members are focused on the mission and objectives of the non-profit rather than personal gain. The documentation of board and committee meetings is another positive aspect of the organization's governance. This suggests transparency and accountability in decision-making processes. The presence of a conflict of interest policy and the requirement for disclosure of conflicts also demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices and avoiding any situations that could compromise the organization's integrity. While the organization does not have a written whistleblower policy, the existence of a document retention policy ensures that important records are properly maintained and accessible when needed. However, it is worth noting that the organization does not substantiate and review leadership and officer's salaries. This may raise questions about the organization's financial practices and transparency in terms of compensation. Overall, American Representative Payee Services shows strong governance practices, but there is room for improvement in terms of salary substantiation and review.

Organization Growth

The nonprofit organization American Representative Payee Services has experienced growth over the given time period. Program Service Revenue and Total Revenue both increased from $281.8K in 2014 to $487.1K in 2020. Employee Salaries also increased from $143.5K in 2014 to $196.3K in 2020. Total Expenses increased from $289.2K in 2014 to $490.7K in 2020. Additionally, the organization saw an increase in Total Employees, from 5 in 2014 to 10 in 2020. However, the number of Total Volunteers decreased from 5 in 2014 to 4 in 2020. Overall, the organization has shown growth in terms of revenue, expenses, employee count, and salaries, but a slight decrease in volunteer numbers.