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Ucp of Western Massachusetts Inc

EIN 04-2173060 · Pittsfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE THE INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY AND FULL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH ALL PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$11.8 million
Spending
$11.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
156
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$180,934, chief executive officer

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 42% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    16 of 16 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. $1.5 million spent. ADULT FAMILY CARE PROGRAM:THIS PROGRAM OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OVER THE AGE OF 16, WHO ARE MASSHEALTH ELIGIBLE, TO CONTINUE LIVING AT HOME WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OR THEY CAN CHOOSE TO LIVE WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS/CAREGIVERS. INDIVIDUALS ARE ASSESSED TO DETERMINE THE LEVEL OF NEED BASED ON MASSHEALTH CRITERIA. THESE AREAS INCLUDE MOBILITY, TRANSFERRING, EATING, AND DRESSING, AMONG OTHER AREAS OF NEED. EACH PARTICIPANT IS ASSIGNED A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM CONSISTING OF A CARE MANAGER AND A REGISTERED NURSE TO COORDINATE MEDICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES.
  2. $3.5 million spent. DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (DDS):THIS IS A COMBINATION OF DDS FUNDED SERVICES FOR QUALIFYING MEMBERS WITH DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES CONSIST OF INDIVIDUAL AND IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER, INTENSIVE FLEXIBLE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, SKILLS TRAINING, FAMILY NAVIGATION SERVICES, COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, CLINICAL BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES, AND SHARED LIVING SERVICES.
  3. $1.8 million spent. EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES:THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN (BIRTH TO 3) WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. THE PROGRAM HELPS UNCOVER CHILD DELAYS SO THEY CAN ADDRESSED EARLY ON. THE FOLLOWING SERVICES PROVIDED TO FAMILIES CONSIST OF, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO INTAKE, EVALUATION, AND INDIVIDUAL FAMILY SERVICE PLANS. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO THE FAMILIES TO ENHANCE PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND ADAPTIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR EACH CHILD AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MASS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS AND EDUCATORS, OUR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALISTS ARE ON BOARD TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ASSISTIVE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN OR TO SUGGEST HOME MODIFICATIONS.
  4. $2.7 million spent. INCLUDES PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN: NEONATAL SUPPORT, SOCIAL SPROUTS, AND AUTISM WAIVER; PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS: SHARED LIVING, SUPPORTED LIVING, IN-HOME SUPPORT, COMMUNITY DAY, AGENCY WITH CHOICE, CUSTOMIZED EMPLOYMENT; PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES: FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER, INTENSIVE FLEXIBLE FAMILY SUPPORT, DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH HIGHER NEEDS, DISABILITY RESOURCES; ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR SCHOOL, WORK, LIFE, COMMUNITY TECH CENTER, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGIONAL CENTER, RE-EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM, AND RADIO READING PROGRAM.

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 November 1971.

    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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