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Cooperative Production Inc

EIN 04-2588140 · North Dighton, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 154 cents.

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

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES, INCLUDING BRAIN INJURIES, TO BECOME VALUED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN AREAS OF PERSONAL PURSUIT.

Income
$38.4 million
Spending
$32.6 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
644
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$196,290, 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 154 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

    14 of 15 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 (3)
  1. $21.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES A SAFE AND SECURE HOME WITH STAFF SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT, WHILE ASSISTING WITH PERSONAL CARE, FINANCES, HEALTHCARE, AND DAILY LIFE ROUTINES. PEOPLE ARE SUPPORTED IN DEVELOPING LIFESKILLS AND PURSUING SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, AND CREATIVE PARTICIPATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES TO INCREASE EACH PERSON'S LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. PSYCHOLOGY AND NURSING SUPPORT IS PROVIDED AS NEEDED. 115 CLIENTS ARE SERVED
  2. $5.0 million spent. DAY PROGRAM - THE DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SKILL-BUILDING SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE DIVERSE INTERESTS AND SUPPORT NEEDS. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES WHILE INCREASING EACH PERSON'S LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. SUPPORT AND TRAINING ARE PROVIDED THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS, AS WELL AS VOLUNTEER WORK AND OTHER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. VARIOUS MEDICAL, CLINICAL, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AS NEEDED. 286 CLIENTS ARE SERVED
  3. $974,981 spent. EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES - EMPLOYMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WITH TRAINING AND SUPPORT DESIGNED TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP COMPETENCIES IN PERSONAL, SOCIAL, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, SELF-EMPLOYMENT, AND OTHER WORK OPPORTUNITIES. IN ADDITION TO JOB PLACEMENT, THE FULL RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENTS (SITUATIONAL WORK, CAREER, AND INTEREST), JOB EXPLORATION, JOB COACHING, AND OTHER DIRECT SUPPORT. 49 CLIENTS ARE SERVED.

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 July 1976.

    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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