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Mab Community Services Inc

EIN 04-2109859 · Brookline, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$57.3 million
Spending
$52.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
896
Volunteers
313
Highest pay
$312,349, chief executive officer (until 12/24)

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 36% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 (4)
  1. $32.5 million spent. MAB ADULT DISABILITY SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, BRAIN INJURIES, AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES SO THEY CAN LEAD FULL AND SATISFYING LIVES. OUR PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH PROVIDES THE SUPPORTS NECESSARY SO THAT INDIVIDUALS LEAD THE LIFE THEY DESIRE AND CONTRIBUTE FULLY TO THEIR COMMUNITY. WE APPROACH THIS WORK WITH A COMMITMENT TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A DIVERSE, EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE, AND ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS.
  2. $12.4 million spent. IVY STREET SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS, SO THEY GAIN THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO ADULT LIFE. OUR COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT HELPS STUDENTS DEVELOP SKILLS, FOCUS ON STRENGTHS, AND ARE SUPPORTED AS THEY FOLLOW A UNIQUE AND INDIVIDUAL PATH TO A FULL AND SATISFYING LIFE. WE APPROACH THIS WORK WITH A COMMITMENT TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A DIVERSE, EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE, AND ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $2.4 million spent. THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED, IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS SO THEY SUCCESSFULLY ADAPT TO LIVING WITH VISION LOSS. BY TEACHING NEW STRATEGIES FOR DOING ALL THE ACTIVITIES THEY PREVIOUSLY RELIED ON THEIR VISION FOR, OUR GOAL IS TO GIVE INDIVIDUALS A RENEWED CONFIDENCE IN LIVING. WE APPROACH THIS WORK WITH A COMMITMENT TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN A DIVERSE, EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE, AND ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS.
  4. MISSION EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE MEANINGFUL, SELF-DIRECTED LIVES THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND COMMUNITY. VISION BUILDING ON OUR LEGACY OF ADVOCACY, INNOVATION AND SERVICE, WE SEEK TO CONTRIBUTE TO A WORLD WHEREIN PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THOSE WHO ARE BLIND OR LOW VISION ARE FULLY INCLUDED, EMPOWERED, AND RESPECTED AS ACTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY, ACCESSING THE SUPPORTS AND OPPORTUNITIES NEEDED TO FLOURISH, FREE FROM BARRIERS AND DISCRIMINATION. VALUES -COMMUNITY: WE CULTIVATE A SPIRIT OF SOLIDARITY AND BELONGING WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORT OUR PARTICIPANTS, STUDENTS, AND CLIENTS IN INTEGRATING FULLY INTO ALL ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE. -COMPASSION: WE ACCEPT OUR PARTICIPANTS, STUDENTS, AND CLIENTS WHEREVER THEY ARE IN THEIR LIFE'S JOURNEY AND FOCUS OUR CARE ON THE WHOLE PERSON. -RESPECT: WE VALUE DIVERSITY, TREAT EVERYONE WITH CONSIDERATION, AND FOSTER INCLUSIVITY, ACCEPTANCE, AND ACCESSIBILITY THROUGHOUT OUR ORGANIZATION. -INNOVATION: WE ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY, REMAIN ALWAYS OPEN TO NEW IDEAS, AND EVOLVE OUR ORGANIZATION AND PROGRAMS TO MEET CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS. -EXCELLENCE: WE PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL CARE AND SERVICE, SEEK TO CONTINUOUSLY LEARN AND IMPROVE, WHILE ALWAYS UPHOLDING THE HIGHEST ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN OUR INTERACTIONS.

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 May 1933.

    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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