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Communitas Inc

EIN 04-2239964 · Wakefield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT, SERVE, AND ADVOCATE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENSURE THEY ARE VALUED, RESPECTED AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$20.8 million
Spending
$20.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
353
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$287,125, ceo/cfo (thru 12/2024)

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% 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

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (6)
  1. $8.2 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES / SUPPORTED LIVING - PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH VARIOUS DISABILITIES. THIS INCLUDES 10 GROUP HOMES AS WELL AS VARIOUS INDEPENDENT AND SUPPORTIVE LIVING LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT EAST MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MA. THE FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE FULL, VALUED AND MEANINGFUL LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. AS PEOPLE AGE AND/OR THEIR NEEDS CHANGE SO TOO MUST THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES.
  2. $4.5 million spent. DAY HABILITATION - A MODEL DAY HABILITATION SERVICE THAT OFFERS PEOPLE A DYNAMIC AND RELEVANT APPROACH TO LEARNING SKILLS THAT ASSIST IN HAVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. AS THE NAME SUGGESTS, PEOPLE MAKE CHOICES AND THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING PEOPLE TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THAT ASSIST THEM IN THIS ENDEAVOR. LEARNING TO SET GOALS AND THEN HOW TO ADAPT AND OVERCOME OBSTACLES TO ACHIEVING THESE GOALS ARE LESSONS THAT FOSTER INDEPENDENCE AND A RICHER LIFE.
  3. $2.5 million spent. FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES - THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO PARENTS AND OTHER PRIMARY CARE GIVERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE CARE IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY FOR A CHILD OR AN ADULT WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY AND RESPITE CARE, AMONG OTHERS.
  4. $1.1 million spent. DAY, EMPLOYMENT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN THEIR ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES BY FOCUSING ON SKILL AREAS THAT INCLUDE COMMUNICATION, SELF-CARE, RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. WE HELP PEOPLE EXPLORE JOBS THAT INTEREST THEM, LEARNING THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE JOB, AND THEN HELPING PEOPLE FIND AND GET SETTLED INTO BEING A SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYEE. WE PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WHICH WE HAVE FOUND TO BE A KEY SUPPORT SERVICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN HELPING PEOPLE TO HAVE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY JOB OPPORTUNITIES.
  5. $166,986 spent. RECREATION - VARIOUS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY OFFERINGS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILTIES. PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE ATHLETICS, AQUATICS, MUSIC THERAPY, ART CLASSES, DANCE CLASSES AND VARIOUS SOCIAL CLUB ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS, AMONG OTHERS.
  6. $1.3 million spent. ADULT FOSTER CARE (AFC) IS A MASSHEALTH FUNDED PROGRAM THAT HELPS SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS 16 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE UNABLE TO LIVE ALONE INDEPENDENTLY. FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED BY A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS THROUGH REGULAR HOME VISITS, TRAININGS, AND PHONE SUPPORT. CAREGIVERS RECEIVE A TAX EXEMPT PAYMENT FOR THEIR SERVICES.

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 July 1963.

    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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