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People Incorporated

EIN 04-2447216 · Fall River, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY FOR EACH OF ITS MEMBERS BY PROVIDING PREMIER SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES IN A COLLABORATIVE AND CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$58.2 million
Spending
$57.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
1,055
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$348,982, president/ceo

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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 42% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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. $31.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - HAS 32 24-HOUR FACILITIES HOUSING OVER 148 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; PROVIDES LESS THAN 24 HR SERVICE TO 75 PEOPLE LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $9.3 million spent. CHILDRENS AND YOUTH SERVICES - OVER 1,200 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECEIVED EARLY INTERVENTION AND OTHER OUTREACH AND GROUP SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN INCLUDING DAY CARE.
  3. $6.0 million spent. DAY AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - PROVIDES SERVICES TO MEET THE WORK NEEDS OF DISABLED ADULTS AND FACILITATE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT, ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES IN JOB PLACEMENT, SHELTERED WORKSHOP, SUPPORTED WORK, DAY HABILITATION, AND COMMUNITY SOCIAL EXPERIENCES. SERVED OVER 300 PEOPLE IN FY2025.
  4. $5.8 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER & COMMUNITY EDUCATION - PROVIDES RESOURCES AND REFERRAL AND SERVICE NAVIGATION TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR OTHER AT-RISK ISSUES. ALSO PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL/COMMUNITY SUPPORTS, RESPITE CARE, AND ADULT FOSTER CARE SERVICES. OVER 3,000 FAMILIES RECEIVED SERVICES IN FY2025.

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 April 1969.

    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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