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Nonprofit · EIN 75-1008422

CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Also known as ACHIEVE A PLACE TO GROW

Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75247

Financials

$6.2M$6M2022$5.8M$6.3M2023$4.5M$4.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$4,541,734$4,400,696$141,038$2,178,012$136,487$2,041,525
August 31, 2024990$5,782,080$6,348,284-$566,204$2,152,299$167,332$1,984,967
August 31, 2023990$6,236,286$5,974,091$262,195$2,752,580$201,409$2,551,171
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$960,065
of which government grants
$786,096
Program service revenue
$3,406,790
Investment income
$6,271
Net income from fundraising events
$5,170
Net income from sales of inventory
$161,124
Other revenue
$168,608

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$288,486
Other salaries and wages
$2,805,938
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,474,351
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$16,301
Occupancy
$147,229
Travel
$170,269
Depreciation
$96,569
Program services (functional)
$3,873,073
Management and general (functional)
$499,577
Fundraising (functional)
$28,046

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,152,299
Total assets, end of year
$2,178,012
Total liabilities, end of year
$136,487
Net assets, end of year
$2,041,525
Land, buildings and equipment
$931,077
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,009,953
Net assets with donor restrictions
$31,572
Gross receipts
$4,557,833
Employees
1,272
Volunteers
29
Year formed
1951
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BRIDGETT FORGECEO
Officer
39$110,203$4,934
NAEEM KARMOEDDIENFINANCE CONTROLLER
Officer
39$39,180$7,233
OBI CHUKWUMAHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TODD WHITESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARK HEYMANNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
RODERICK HOOKERTRUSTEE (AS OF 08/25)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOYCE MAZEROTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MATTHEW MILHAUSERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIE ONDRUSEKTRUSTEE (AS OF 04/25)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
WILLIAM BRELANDCEO (THRU 7/2024)
Officer
38$145,508$24,814
TEREZ SMITHDIRECTOR OF FINANCE (THRU 5/2024)
Officer
39$87,212$12,028
OBI CHUKWUMAHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TODD WHITESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARK HEYMANNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JOYCE MAZEROTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MATTHEW MILHAUSERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRIDGETT FORGECEO (AS OF 7/2024)
Officer
38$0$0
NAEEM KARMOEDDIENFINANCE CONTROLLER (AS OF 6/2024)
Officer
38$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
WILLIAM BRELANDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$106,105$24,467
DIANA H JONESASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT
Officer
40$71,876$18,006
TEREZ SMITHDIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Officer
39$67,528$9,271
OBI CHUKWUMAHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LYNNE BARTUSEKVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TODD WHITESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MARK HEYMANNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATTHEW MILHAUSERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8800 AMBASSADOR ROW, DALLAS, TX 75247-4621
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRIDGETT FORGE, 8800 AMBASSADOR ROW, DALLAS, TX 75247
Signed the 990
NAEEM KARMOEDDIEN, FINANCE CONTROLLER
Phone
(214) 637-2911
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (DBA U & I) EMPOWERS MEN AND WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF EMPLOYMENT, AND ULTIMATELY THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SERVICES.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • U & I'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES WORK READINESS TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WITH A FOCUS ON VETERANS, YOUTH IN TRANSITION, AND THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY. SERVICES ADDRESS THE NUMEROUS EMPLOYMENT OBSTACLES THEY FACE AND INCLUDE VOCATIONAL ADJUSTMENT TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE, MOBILE WORK CREWS, AND EMPLOYMENT/PLACEMENT. VOCATIONAL ADJUSTMENT TRAINING (VAT) IS CURRICULUM-BASED INSTRUCTION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS WHO ARE PREPARING TO TRANSITION OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL. THIS INSTRUCTION TARGETS SELF-AWARENESS, SOFT SKILLS, JOB PREPARATION, DISABILITY DISCLOSURE AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. THERE ARE 6 VAT MODULES RANGING FROM 10 TO 30 HOURS EACH. VAT GREATLY BENEFITS STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY HELPING THEM DEVELOP COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS ON THE JOB AND IN THE COMMUNITY, DEVELOP JOB PREPARATION SKILLS TO INCREASE THEIR PROBABILITY OF GETTING A JOB, AND IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. WORK EXPERIENCE TRAINING PROVIDES SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS WITH EXPERIENCE IN A "REAL PEOPLE DOING REAL WORK" ENVIRONMENT, AND HELPS THE STUDENT EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS, GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE, DEVELOP EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, IMPROVE SOFT SKILLS, AND BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE. STUDENTS ARE ASSIGNED TO A WORK SITE FOR 4 TO 6 HOURS PER DAY FOR UP TO 12 WEEKS. AT THE WORKSITE, OUR UNTWISE CERTIFIED JOB SKILLS TRAINERS WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH THE STUDENT TEACHING WORK AND SOFT SKILLS, REINFORCING SKILLS, AND ESTABLISHING JOB ACCOMMODATIONS. OUR MOBILE WORK CREWS PROVIDE JANITORIAL AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR AREA TXDOT FACILITIES. OUR EMPLOYMENT/PLACEMENT SERVICES INCLUDE AN ARRAY OF SUPPORT AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING VETERANS AND THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY, SO THAT THEY CAN SUCCESSFULLY OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE EXTENSIVE ASSESSMENT, JOB READINESS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING/GUIDANCE, WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP, COMPUTER LAB, TRANSPORTATION TO JOB FAIRS/INTERVIEWS, MONTHLY BUS PASSES, REFERRALS/ASSISTANCE (FOOD PANTRIES, HOUSING SERVICES, CLOTHES CLOSETS, ETC.), WORK-RELATED EQUIPMENT, EMPLOYER EDUCATION, AND LIFETIME JOB RETENTION SERVICES. IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, U & I'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SERVED 937 INDIVIDUALS. U&I'S PARTNERSHIP WITH WORK QUEST AND WAGE SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES PAYROLL SERVICES TO WORK QUEST/TX WORKFORCE COMMISSION WHO PROVIDE THE WORK EXPERIENCE TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE STATE OF TEXAS. U&I SERVED 917 INDIVIDUALS IN THE WAGE SERVICES PROGRAM IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR.
    Expenses $2,948,272 · revenue $2,928,744
  • U & I'S DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION, AND PAID WORK OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES SO THEY CAN DEVELOP ESSENTIAL WORK AND SOFT SKILLS AND BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR MOST INDEPENDENT WORK ENVIRONMENT. CLIENTS LEARN WORK SKILLS WHILE PERFORMING PACKAGING AND ASSEMBLY JOBS. TECHNIQUES SUCH AS BREAKING THE JOB INTO SMALLER STEPS AND ADAPTIVE AIDS LIKE COUNTING BOARDS ARE USED TO ENABLE OUR CLIENTS TO COMPLETE A VARIETY OF TASKS. SOFT SKILLS TRAINING IS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE DAY USING POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, INSTRUCTION, GUIDANCE, AND ROLE-PLAY. CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IS ALSO PROVIDED TO REINFORCE SKILLS LEARNED DURING WORK TRAINING AND TEACH NEW LIFE AND SOFT SKILLS. TOPICS INCLUDE SAFETY, COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION, AND WORK-READINESS. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS PARTIES, ARE SCHEDULED TO FURTHER DEVELOP INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. AS EACH CLIENT HAS UNIQUE OBSTACLES TO EMPLOYMENT, INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS ARE IDENTIFIED USING A PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING MODEL. A SUBCOMPONENT OF THIS PROGRAM, ENHANCED DAY HABILITATION, PROVIDES ADDITIONAL LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY PARTICIPATING IN A FULL-DAY VOCATIONAL PROGRAM DUE TO MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL, OR ATTENTION CHALLENGES AND/OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IN ADAPTIVE SKILLS. IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, ACHIEVE SERVED 119 INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM.
    Expenses $924,801 · revenue $640,374

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-1008422
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1953
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J33Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,178,012
Income (IRS master file)
$4,557,833

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$4,541,734$4,400,696$2,178,012XML
990August 2024$5,782,080$6,348,284$2,152,299XML
990August 2023$6,236,286$5,974,091$2,752,580XML
990August 2022$4,122,592$3,907,440$2,392,724IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 75-1008422).

Questions about CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

What is the EIN of CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER is 75-1008422.
Is CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
Are donations to CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names BRIDGETT FORGE.
Who are the officers and directors of CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,203 (BRIDGETT FORGE, CEO).
How much revenue does CITIZENS DEVELOPMENT CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,541,734, expenses of $4,400,696 and total assets of $2,178,012 at year end.

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