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Horace Mann Educational Associates Inc

EIN 04-2300014 · Franklin, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 72 cents.

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

What it says it does

TO TEACH, SUPPORT AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LIVE MEANINGFUL LIVES OF THEIR CHOICE.

Income
$44.3 million
Spending
$42.4 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
698
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$371,483, ceo & president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 72 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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

    17 of 17 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, 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 (4)
  1. $19.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTSHMEA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS WHICH ENABLE A PERSON TO LIVE IN AND BECOME PART OF THEIR COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALS MAY CHOOSE WITH WHOM AND WHERE THEY WOULD LIKE TO LIVE. THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED SERVICES AND SUPPORT THAT PROVIDE BALANCE BETWEEN A SOCIAL LIFE, SKILL ACQUISITION AND PHYSICAL HEALTH. RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS INCLUDE: - SHARED LIVING- SUPPORTED LIVING- ROOMMATE MATCHING- 24/7 GROUP HOME SUPPORT
  2. $8.7 million spent. DAY SUPPORTSHMEA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EMPLOYMENT AND DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 22 WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO PROVIDE PRODUCTIVE AND INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES THAT MATCH EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND ABILITIES. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS OFFER INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES AND SUPPORT THAT RECOGNIZE VOCATIONAL INTERESTS, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING STYLES. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT, JOB IDENTIFICATION, JOB COACHING, TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR SCHOOL TO WORK PROGRAMS AND EVALUATION. DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS SERVE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A DESIRE TO WORK OR HAVE MORE INTENSIVE MEDICAL NEEDS THAT PROHIBIT EMPLOYMENT. THESE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES; AS WELL AS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  3. $4.4 million spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICESTHE CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIVISION INSURES THAT CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES ARE SUPPORTED WITHIN THEIR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, CONSULTATION AND INFORMATION THAT MEETS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH CHILD AND FAMILY. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM; IN-SCHOOL OR IN-HOME SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM OR PDD AND PARENT TRAINING. THE DARNELL SCHOOL PROVIDES INTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES 9-22 YEARS WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AND/OR BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES.
  4. $3.4 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THAT HMEA PROVIDES INCLUDE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES AND TECHACCESS- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES FAMILIES CARING FOR THEIR LOVED ONES WITH DISABILITIES, CHOICES THAT ALLOW THEM TO REMAIN IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR HOME AND FAMILIAR NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES THE USE OF LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY AND THE NEEDS OF THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. TECHACCESS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS EFFECTIVE ACCESS TO AND APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGIES, WHICH ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO ATTAIN MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE, INTEGRATION AND PRODUCTIVITY IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 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 January 1980.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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