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Caring Unlimited Corp

EIN 01-0358141 · Sanford, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS THE MISSION OF CARING UNLIMITED TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN YORK COUNTY. WE PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT, RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WHOSE LIVES ARE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE. WE OFFER EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS TO PREVENT AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WE OFFER SERVICES IN A MANNER THAT HONORS INDIVIDUALS' ESSENTIAL WORTH, NURTURES THEIR INHERENT STRENGTHS AND RESPECTS THEIR RIGHT OF SELF-DETERMINATION.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
30
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$137,680, executive di

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

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 38% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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. $448,082 spent. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM: PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING UNITS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHO ARE REBUILDING THEIR LIVES AFTER BECOMING HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
  2. $376,081 spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM: PROVIDE TEMPORARY SAFE HAVEN, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND HOUSING NAVIGATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN YORK COUNTY WHO NEED TO FLEE THEIR HOMES TO BECOME SAFE FROM AN ABUSIVE PARTNER, ARE HOMELESS, OR AT THE RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS DUE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. EACH YEAR APPROXIMATELY 100 ADULTS AND CHILDREN UTILIZE CARING UNLIMITED'S EMERGENCY SHELTER.
  3. $365,261 spent. LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM: PROVIDES LAY COURT ADVOCACY AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR YORK COUNTY VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING; ESPECIALLY HELP WITH PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDERS, PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
  4. $1.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCLUDING SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY AND SAFETY PLANNING, 24-HOUR HELPLINE, FAMILY RECREATION ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS, MATERIALS RESOURCES AND REFERRALS. CU OFFERS YORK COUNTY'S CERTIFIED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, A 48 WEEK EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOCUSING ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PEOPLE WHO USE ABUSIVE BEHAVIORS. PARTICIPANTS MAY BE REFERRED THROUGH THE COURTS, PROBATION, DHHS, OR SELF-REFERRAL.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: NON-RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCLUDING SUPPORT GROUPS, INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY AND SAFETY PLANNING, 24-HOUR HELPLINE, FAMILY RECREATION ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS, MATERIALS RESOURCES AND REFERRALS. CU OFFERS YORK COUNTY'S CERTIFIED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM, A 48 WEEK EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOCUSING ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PEOPLE WHO USE ABUSIVE BEHAVIORS. PARTICIPANTS MAY BE REFERRED THROUGH THE COURTS, PROBATION, DHHS, OR SELF-REFERRAL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 July 1978.

    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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