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Horizons Specialized Services Inc

HORIZONS WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH, OR AT RISK OF, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Horizons Specialized Services Inc

Horizons serves people all ages who have Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Routt, Moffat, Grand, Rio Blanco and Jackson.

Founded
Headquarters
Steamboat Spr, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P700
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1975

Mission

Horizons works in partnership with families and communities to expand opportunities for individuals with, or at risk of, developmental disabilities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Horizons Specialized Services Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 86% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • Established in 1975, it predates 84% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Horizons Specialized Services Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Steamboat Spr, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 840705884. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Horizons Specialized Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 840705884. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Horizons Specialized Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Horizons Specialized Services Inc is located in Steamboat Spr, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years. Its registered address is PO Box 774867, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Horizons Specialized Services Inc has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Horizons Specialized Services Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Horizons Specialized Services Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Horizons Specialized Services Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Horizons serves people all ages who have Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Routt, Moffat, Grand, Rio Blanco and Jackson. Horizons Specialized Services Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Horizons Specialized Services Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Horizons Specialized Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840705884, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
120

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

TA
Tatum H••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Horizons celebrates half-century of service to residents with intellectual, developmental disabilities - Steamboat Pilot
Jul 2025
www.steamboatpilot.com
Form filed
$7.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Horizons adapts in age of COVID-19 - Steamboat Pilot
Mar 2021
www.steamboatpilot.com
Form filed
$6.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Longtime Horizons executive director retires after almost 4 decades fighting for disability services - Steamboat Pilot
Dec 2019
www.steamboatpilot.com
Moffat County Horizons’ Michael Toothaker retiring after lengthy service to organization - CraigDailyPress.com
Aug 2019
www.craigdailypress.com
Canadian pastry chef finds niche volunteering with Horizons - Steamboat Pilot
Nov 2018
www.steamboatpilot.com
DanceSyndrome founder teaches classes to Horizons clients in Steamboat - Steamboat Pilot
Jan 2018
www.steamboatpilot.com
A New Horizon: Soda Creek Apartments emblematic of new era at Horizons Specialized Services - Steamboat Pilot
Mar 2014
www.steamboatpilot.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 34 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1975
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Horizons Specialized Services Inc

What is Horizons Specialized Services Inc?
Horizons Specialized Services Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Steamboat Spr, United States. Horizons serves people all ages who have Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Routt, Moffat, Grand, Rio Blanco and Jackson.
When was Horizons Specialized Services Inc founded?
Horizons Specialized Services Inc was founded in 1975.
Who leads Horizons Specialized Services Inc?
Tatum Heath serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Horizons Specialized Services Inc located?
Headquartered in Steamboat Spr, CO, United States.
What is Horizons Specialized Services Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Horizons Specialized Services Inc trustworthy?
Horizons Specialized Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Horizons Specialized Services Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 840705884.
What is Horizons Specialized Services Inc's website?
https://www.horizonsnwc.org