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Spurwink-Ri

EIN 01-0370716 · Cranston, RI

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SPURWINK|RI IS TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN PURSUING SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND OTHER LIFE ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$10.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$170,338, executive director/cfo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 297% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $7.0 million spent. SPURWINK|RI ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDIATION (COA)OPERATES MEDICAID APPROVED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTED LIVING THROUGHOUT RHODE ISLAND FOR ADULTS WITH IDD REFERRED BY THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HOSPITALS (BHDDH). THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH INTENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CLINICAL SUPPORTS, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, LEISURE SKILLS AND SOCIAL SKILLS, VOCATIONAL, DAY SERVICES AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT. DURING 2024, SPURWINK|RI PROVIDED RESIDENTIAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO 37 ADULTS.
  2. VOCLINKS ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL OF ACCREDITATION (COA) PROVIDES COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTS, IN-HOME SUPPORTS, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT, SCHOOL TO CAREER, AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. SPURWINK|RI PROVIDED VOCLINKS' SUPPORT SERVICES TO 56 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2024.ON JUNE 23, 2022, THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION (COA) APPROVED THE REACCREDITATION OF SPURWINK|RI THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. THIS IS A TOTAL AGENCY REACCREDITATION WHICH RECOGNIZES SPURWINK|RI AS A PROVIDER OF HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES. THE REACCREDITATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:-FAMILY PRESERVATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES-GROUP LIVING SERVICES-OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES-SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES-VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES
  3. $1.9 million spent. SPURWINK SCHOOL - RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, A YEARROUND SPECIAL EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN FROM K - 12 WITH BEHAVIORAL AND/OR LEARNING DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION, SPURWINK SCHOOL PROVIDES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL TO CAREER SERVICES. DURING 2024, SPURWINK SCHOOL PROVIDED SPECIAL EDUCATION, TREATMENT, SCHOOL TO CAREER AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO 45 CHILDREN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(3) charitable organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 2009.

    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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