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Key Program Incorporated

EIN 04-2539878 · Westborough, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 54 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

KEY'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS SO THEY MAY PURSUE PRODUCTIVE AND REWARDING LIVES.

Income
$51.4 million
Spending
$45.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
507
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$397,993, director western ma ops

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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 54 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 10 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. $10.1 million spent. OUTREACH AND TRACKING, FAMILY SUPPORT CENTERS- CARE IS PROVIDED WHILE THE YOUTH LIVES AT HOME, IN A FOSTER HOME, IN A KINSHIP HOME OR INDEPENDENTLY. YOUTH ARE FROM THE CHILD WELFARE, MENTAL HEALTH AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. STAFF'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE STRENGTH-BASED, FAMILY-FOCUSED, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES IN ALL AREAS OF A YOUTH AND FAMILY'S LIFE THROUGH STRUCTURE, SUPPORT, ADVOCACY AND SUPERVISION. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, KEY PROVIDED SERVICES TO 861 YOUTHS.
  2. $14.3 million spent. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM - KEY PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS FROM THE CHILD WELFARE, JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, WITH LENGTHS OF STAY VARYING FROM 3 TO 18 MONTHS. SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATION, INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ADVOCACY AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, INCLUDING INDEPENDENT LIVING. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, KEY PROVIDED SERVICES TO A TOTAL OF 65 YOUTH.
  3. $9.2 million spent. SHELTER PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM OFFERS EMERGENCY PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR RUNAWAYS, TRUANTS, JUVENILE JUSTICE INVOLVED, ABUSED AND NEGLECTED YOUTH. CARE IS DELIVERED IN A RESIDENTIAL HOME. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, KEY PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO A TOTAL OF 238 YOUTHS.
  4. $3.6 million spent. FAMILY NETWORKS - FAMILY NETWORKS IS A CARE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILD WELFARE RECIPIENTS. UNDER THIS PROGRAM, KEY DIRECTS THE CARE MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH PROVIDERS FOR RESIDENTIAL, AFTERCARE, AND SPECIALIZED FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, KEY PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO A TOTAL OF 5,631 FAMILIES.
  5. $2.5 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC - KEY PROVIDES A FULL RANGE OF OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO ADOLESCENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, KEY PROVIDED THESE SERVICES TO A TOTAL OF 516 FAMILIES.

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 November 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 October 21, 2026.

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