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Triangle Inc

EIN 04-2486905 · Malden, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THROUGH SUPPORT, CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY, TRIANGLE EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENJOY RICH, FULFILLING LIVES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING THE WORLD RECOGNIZE THAT WE ARE ALL PEOPLE WITH ABILITY.

Income
$17.1 million
Spending
$14.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
358
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$233,687, former ceo - as of 12/31/24

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

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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. $6.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES NINE RESIDENTIAL HOMES IN METRO NORTH AND NORTH SHORE COMMUNITIES THAT PROVIDE LOVING, CARING, AND NURTURING SUPPORT TO 43 INDIVIDUALS. TRIANGLE, INC. HAS DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN BUILDING A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE IN EACH HOME, WHILE PROVIDING EACH PERSON WITH INDIVIDUALIZED OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THEIR OWN INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $1.4 million spent. COMMUNITY-BASED DAY SERVICES & SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT:TRIANGLE, INC. OPERATES THREE DAY SERVICES PROGRAMS IN MALDEN, RANDOLPH, AND SALEM. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE GROUP SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED DAY SERVICES (CBDS) TO ADULTS AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES AND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS. TRIANGLE, INC.'S DAY SERVICES PLACE A STRONG EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT, GIVING ALL PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EARN A PAYCHECK.
  3. $4.0 million spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & CAREER SERVICES:TRIANGLE, INC. WORKS WITH INDIVIDUAL JOB SEEKERS AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYERS TO CREATE WIN-WIN JOB PLACEMENTS THROUGHOUT EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS ARE EXPERTS IN PROVIDING SKILLS AND INTEREST ASSESSMENTS, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, INTERVIEW PREP AND COACHING, AND, ONCE PLACED, ONGOING EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS TO BOTH YOUTH AND ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS CREDENTIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS ENTERING COMPETITIVE GROWTH INDUSTRIES.
  4. $227,906 spent. BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.

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 1994.

    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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