Amicus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Organizations mission is to provide supports, programs and services that enhance the quality of life and independence of people with disabilities.
- Income
- $5.1 million
- Spending
- $4.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 8.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 92%
- Employees
- 102
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (7)
- $1.4 million spent. The Bouchea Center for Learning provided 71 adults with supports such as physical, occupational and communication therapy on a varied daily schedule and includes the use of community sites for activities and socialization. Support in all activities of daily living seeks to increase independence and satisfaction with everday experiences while enhancing social and emotional stabilities, security and confidence.
- $684,865 spent. Penobscot Valley Industries provided 44 participants with a wide range of innovative community-based and on-site options to find and develop talents, to know the community, to develop friendships and to increase independence.
- $591,470 spent. Case Management Program helps people with disabilites to know their rights, form a support team, identify their strengths, discuss their needs and consider options for supports toward an independent and full life. 159 people were served.
- $510,495 spent. Community Skills Pograms helped 53 people with disabilities to identify paths to living and working as independently and fully as possible.
- $422,187 spent. Ralph Leek Elders Program supports the unique needs and interests of older adults with disabilities. The focus is on building and keeping community connections. 30 idividuals were served.
- $267,989 spent. Amicus Housing and Personal Supports provide asistance with budgeting, meal planning, home maintenance, medical apointments and other skills for community living. 15 individuals were served.
- $161,907 spent. Pathways to Employment supported 18 men and women with disabilities prepare for and find meaningful careers.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1973.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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