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Opportunities for Inclusion Inc

EIN 04-2441728 · Waltham, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak22 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABITILIES TO MEET THEIR WHOLE LIFE NEEDS IN GREATER WALTHAM, MA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
82
Volunteers
42
Highest pay
$141,056, ceo (through 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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 39 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 19 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 (5)
  1. $699,457 spent. EMPLOYMENT - EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDE INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY WORK WITH JOB COACHING/SUPPORT, AND GROUP SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT.
  2. $1.5 million spent. DAY HABILITATION - THIS PROGRAM SERVES DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED MEN AND WOMEN. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO FURTHER DEVELOP PARTICIPANT COMMUNICATION, MOBILITY SKILLS AND GROSS AND SMALL MOTOR SKILLS THROUGH SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY, SENSORY ACTIVITIES, ARTS, DANCE, CRAFTS, COOKING, PET THERAPY AND SOCIALIZATION WITH PEERS IN SUPPORTIVE SETTINGS.
  3. $1.0 million spent. ADULT FAMILY CARE THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES MEDICAID FUNDED TAX FREE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES CARING FOR THEIR ADOLESCENT/ADULT CHILD WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND/OR THE ELDERLY IN THEIR HOMES.
  4. $417,577 spent. ADULT RESIDENTIAL - THIS PROGRAM, NEW IN FY2025, PROVIDES HOUSING AND SERVICES TO DISABLED ADULTS NEEDING 24/7 CARE WHO RESIDE IN A GROUP HOME SETTING.
  5. $740,307 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:SUPPORT SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM ORGANIZES COMMUNITY BASED AND INHOUSE ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS, ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY AND FOR AGENCY PARTICIPANTS. AGENCY PARTICIPANTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS JOIN TOGETHER TO LEARN TO MAKE AND INFLUENCE BETTER CHOICES IN THEIR LIVES .SCHOOL TO WORK TRANSITIONS - SCHOOL TO WORK TRANSITIONS IS A HIGHLY INCLUSIVE PROGRAM WHICH IS DESIGNED TO TRANSITION STUDENTS WITH LEARNING CHALLENGES FROM SCHOOL TO WORK AND ADULT LIFE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION, CHOICE, GREATER INDEPENDENCE/RESPONSIBILITY AND THE REWARD OF EARNING A PAYCHECK. COMMUNITY BASED DAY SUPPORTS (CBDS) PROGRAM - CBDS PROVIDES EACH PERSON THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A PERSONALIZED AND FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE OF THERAPEUTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING COMBINED WITH COMMUNITY ACCESS INTEGRATION, SOCIAL INCLUSION, LEISURE/RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY BASED DAY SUPPORTS (CBDS) PROGRAM PROVIDES EACH PERSON THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A MEANINGFUL DAY WITH ACTIVITIES OF CHOICE. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A PERSONALIZED/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, ENRICHING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, SOCIAL INCLUSION, AS WELL AS LEISURE AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES.SOCIAL ENTERPRISES - THE LAUNDROMAT OFFERS A PROGRAM WHERE PARTICIPANTS ARE ABLE TO LEARN AND PRACTICE EVERYDAY LIVING SKILLS SUCH AS LOADING/UNLOADING MACHINES, COUNTING COINS, INSERTING CORRECT AMOUNTS OF MONEY INTO MACHINES, FOLDING CLOTHES, SWEEPING FLOORS, WIPING MACHINES AND GREETING CUSTOMERS.

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 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 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 October 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 November 4, 2026.

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