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Way Finders Inc

EIN 04-2518368 · Springfield, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WAY FINDERS, INC. PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT; ENABLING PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE A BETTER FUTURE AND PROMOTING VIBRANT, DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.

Income
$160.5 million
Spending
$158.3 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
404
Volunteers
157
Highest pay
$261,751, president and 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: 51 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (housing, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% 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 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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 32% of charities in its peer group (housing, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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. $76.8 million spent. RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE RENT SUPPLEMENTS TO QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS UNDER PROGRAMS SUBSIDIZED BY FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS. A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE PARTICIPANTS.
  2. $62.9 million spent. CLIENT SERVICES INCLUDE TEMPORARY SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER FORMERLY HOMELESS FAMILIES. WAY FINDERS PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, HOUSING COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR TENANTS AS WELL AS ACCESS TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AVOID HOMELESSNESS. THE SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS AND PRIVATE GRANTS AND DONATIONS.
  3. $11.8 million spent. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INCLUDE BOTH NEW CONSTRUCTION AND PURCHASE AND REHABILITATION TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE INDIVIDUAL, SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING AND AFFORDABLE OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE FINANCED BY ACCESSING FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS AND PRIVATE LENDERS. RENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO VARIOUS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS. WAY FINDERS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES OWN A DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST IN MOST OF THE PROJECTS DEVELOPED BY WAY FINDERS. THESE EFFORTS ARE AIMED AT ENSURING THAT THE PROPERTIES MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS AS WELL AS MAINTAINING THE FINANCIAL VIABILITY OF THESE PROPERTIES IN THE FUTURE.
  4. $1.4 million spent. RENTAL PROPERTIES PROVIDE AFFORABLE HOUSING TO ELIGIBLE TENANTS UNDER SHORT-TERM OPERATING LEASES. RENTAL PROPERTIES INCLUDE PROPERTIES WHOLLY OWNED BY WAY FINDERS.
  5. $755,835 spent. HOME OWNERSHIP SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATION AND COUNSELING FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS, POST-PURCHASE AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELING, AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS. WAY FINDERS ALSO PROVIDES ACCESS TO FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS, TO ADDRESS LEAD-PAINT HAZARDS IN THE HOME, AND FOR HOME MODIFICATION LOANS FOR THE DISABLED.

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 October 13, 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 1994.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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