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Beaverbrook Step Inc

EIN 04-2518911 · Watertown, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BEAVERBROOK STEP, INC. IS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL, DAY AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS WITH THE ACCESS, TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY TO FULLY EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF COMMUNITY LIVING. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INDIVIDUALS, WHILE ALSO FULFILLING OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO HELP OUR COMMUNITIES UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE TALENTS OF ALL OF ITS MEMBERS.

Income
$30.1 million
Spending
$28.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
495
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$174,732, executive director

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% 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 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 (5)
  1. $19.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: BEAVERBROOK STEP SUPPORTED OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS ENABLING TRAINING, EDUCATION, SKILL BUILDING, MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT, RECREATION, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION IN OVER 25 SETTINGS. ADDITIONALLY, BEAVERBROOK STEP ENSURED THAT INDIVIDUALS WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AS VALUED MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED ATTRACTIVE AND AFFORDABLE HOMES, EMPLOYED A WELL-SKILLED STAFF AND CONDUCTED ITSELF IN RESPONSIBLE, CREATIVE WAYS.
  2. $3.8 million spent. DAY SERVICES: BEAVERBROOK STEP SUPPORTED OVER 80 INDIVIDUALS IN ACQUIRING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT, PARTICIPATING IN RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY, VOLUNTEERING AT LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS, BUILDING SKILLS LEADING TO ENHANCED DAY-TIME PURSUITS AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRIENDSHIPS AND INDEPENDENCE. JOB COACHING AND RETAIL SALES TRAINING SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED IN OUR EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED SITE.
  3. $2.5 million spent. IN-HOME SUPPORTS: BEAVERBROOK STEP PROVIDED SUPPORTS TO OVER 35 INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS. THESE INDIVIDUALS REQUIRED SERVICES OF MORE THAN 7 HRS/WK BUT LESS THAN 24 HRS/DAY. QUALIFIED-STAFF ASSISTED INDIVIDUALS WITH COMMUNITY INCLUSION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, BENEFIT ENTITLEMENTS, SELF-ADVOCACY, RECREATION, NUTRITION, MEDICAL/PSYCHIATRIC HEALTH CARE AND SKILL IMPROVEMENT IN OTHER AREAS OF LIFE.
  4. $9,216 spent. GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM: BEAVERBROOK STEP, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORTS TO INDIVIDUALS FOR GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATOR AND ROGERS MONITOR SERVICES.
  5. DESE SERVICES (FAMILY NAVIGATION) IS A CONTRACT AMONG BEAVERBROOK STEP, THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY SECONDARY EDUCATION (DESE), AND THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DDS), WHICH IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND/OR AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN BOTH HOME AND SCHOOL, IN ORDER TO PROMOTE GROWTH, OPPORTUNITIES AND SKILL BUILDING. THE DESE PROGRAM WAS NOT ACTIVE IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.

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 February 1974.

    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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