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Woodfords Family Service

EIN 01-0278395 · Westbrook, ME

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WOODFORDS FAMILY SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO THE SUPPORT AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MAINE COMMUNITIES.

Income
$48.0 million
Spending
$47.2 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
614
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$275,701, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $11.1 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD - WOODFORDS OPERATES THREE PRESCHOOLS IN WESTBROOK, NEW GLOUCESTER, AND WATERVILLE FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM OR RELATED DISABILITIES SO THAT THEY MAY LEARN SKILLS TO FUNCTION SUCCESSFULLY IN HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. WOODFORDS OPERATES SPECIAL PURPOSE K-5 PRIVATE SCHOOLS ON THE SAME THREE CAMPUSES, PROVIDING ACADEMIC-YEAR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS REFERRED BY LOCAL DISTRICTS.
  2. $18.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND SHARED LIVING - PROVIDE SAFE AND COMFORTABLE HOMES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO HAVE VARYING LEVELS OF SELF- SUFFICIENCY. EXPEDITIONS COMMUNITY SUPPORTS PROGRAM PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THAT PROMOTES AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.
  3. $5.3 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT - REHABILITATIVE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROVIDES ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, FOCUSING ON ENHANCING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES. SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES PROVIDE STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO TARGET BEHAVIORS THAT INTERFERE WITH A CHILD'S SUCCESS AT SCHOOL. SIBSHOPS PROVIDE MONTHLY PEER SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FOR THE SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
  4. $6.2 million spent. FOSTER CARE: THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES COORDINATE FOSTER CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES, AND/OR SERIOUS MEDICAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES, COMPLETES PRIVATE ADOPTION HOME STUDIES, AND OPERATES THE WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS ADOPTION PROGRAM IN MAINE, A NATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FIND FOREVER HOMES FOR THE LONGEST-WAITING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. CASE MANAGEMENT: WOODFORDS' BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOMES PROGRAM COORDINATES THE PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT HELPS ADULTS IDENTIFY AND ACCESS APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND NATURAL SUPPORT. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRAINING: WOODFORDS MAINTAINS THE STATEWIDE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION CONTRACT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.
  5. FOSTER CARE: THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES COORDINATE FOSTER CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES, AND/OR SERIOUS MEDICAL/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES, COMPLETES PRIVATE ADOPTION HOME STUDIES, AND OPERATES THE WENDY'S WONDERFUL KIDS ADOPTION PROGRAM IN MAINE, A NATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FIND FOREVER HOMES FOR THE LONGEST-WAITING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. CASE MANAGEMENT: WOODFORDS' BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOMES PROGRAM COORDINATES THE PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. COMMUNITY CASE MANAGEMENT HELPS ADULTS IDENTIFY AND ACCESS APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND NATURAL SUPPORT. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRAINING: WOODFORDS MAINTAINS THE STATEWIDE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION CONTRACT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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