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John F Murphy Homes Inc

EIN 01-0355896 · Auburn, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT JOHN F. MURPHY HOMES, INC. (JFM) WE ENVISION A SOCIETY THAT ENGAGES AND VALUES ALL PEOPLE. WE SET OUT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GUIDED BY OUR CORE VALUES OF HIGH QUALITY SERVICES, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMMUNICATION & TRUST, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, VIABILITY AND GROWTH. WE PROVIDE LIFE-ENRICHING SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. WE DO THIS THROUGH OUR MARGARET MURPHY CENTERS FOR CHILDREN WHICH IS A SPECIAL PURPOSE PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR PRE-K THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE STUDENTS. WE ALSO OFFER SPECIALIZED SUPPORT, CLINICAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION AND HOUSING FOR ADULTS. OUR CONTINUUM OF ADULT SERVICES RANGES FROM DAY AND WORK SUPPORTS THROUGH LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS AND NURSING HOME CARE.

Income
$79.2 million
Spending
$75.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
1,106
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$256,654, ceo

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (3)
  1. $38.7 million spent. THE MARGARET MURPHY CENTERS FOR CHILDREN (MMCC) ARE SPECIAL PURPOSE PRIVATE SCHOOLS THAT OPERATE UNDER THE PURVIEW OF THE MAINE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. MMCC PROVIDES CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS, AGED 18 MONTHS TO 20 YEARS, WITH A HOST OF SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS. THESE NEEDS INCLUDE AUTISM, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, EMOTIONAL DISORDERS AND BEHAVIORAL IMPAIRMENTS. STUDENTS ARE PLACED AT MMCC BY MORE THAN 35 SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICE SITES IN MAINE. SCHOOLS REFER STUDENTS TO MMCC TO ACCESS HIGHLY SPECIALIZED SERVICES THAT CANNOT BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE SENDING SCHOOL DISTRICT. MMCC PROVIDES SERVICES IDENTIFIED WITHIN THE SCIENCE OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS, AND IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF SUCH SERVICES WITHIN THE STATE.
  2. $25.0 million spent. JFM OWNS AND OPERATES RESIDENTIAL GROUP AND NURSING HOMES PRIMARILY LOCATED IN THE CITIES OF LEWISTON AND AUBURN MAINE. WE ALSO MANAGE U.S. DEPARTMENT HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS OPERATED UNDER SECTION 811 WHICH ARE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. ALL OF OUR RESIDENTIAL HOMES PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS AND ARE DEDICATED TO MEET EVERY LEVEL OF NEED.
  3. $2.8 million spent. JFM IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER IN THE STATE OF MAINE FOR DAY PROGRAMMING SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS. THESE COMMUNITY-BASED CENTERS ARE DEDICATED TO HELP OUR MEMBERS ACQUIRE GREATER INDEPENDENCE THROUGH INCREASING COMPETENCE IN PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND EMPLOYMENT RELATED ABILITIES. WE ALSO OFFER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND JOB COACHING FOR INDIVIDUAL WHO ARE ABLE AND WILLING TO WORK IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM HELPS OUR MEMBERS BETTER SOCIALLY INTEGRATE INTO THE VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY OUR CITIES AND TOWNS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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