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Springwell Inc

EIN 04-2616064 · Waltham, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$119.5 million
Spending
$116.6 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
305
Volunteers
474
Highest pay
$237,095, 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 30 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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. $106.1 million spent. HOME CARE - SPRINGWELL CONTRACTS WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/ EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF AGING & INDEPENDENCE TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND IN-HOME CARE TO OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE AT RISK OF NURSING HOME PLACEMENT. SPRINGWELL CARE MANAGERS AND RNS MEET WITH INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR HOMES, CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS, DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED PROGRAMS, AND HELP INDIVIDUALS DETERMINE WHICH IN-HOME SERVICES PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPORT. IN-HOME SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORT WITH DRESSING, TOILETING, BATHING, EATING, GROCERY SHOPPING, LAUNDRY AND HOMEMAKING. SPRINGWELL PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND IN-HOME CARE THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS' STATE HOME CARE PROGRAM, THE MASSACHUSETTS ENHANCED COMMUNITY OPTIONS PROGRAM AND THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY CHOICES PROGRAM.SPRINGWELL'S HOME CARE PROGRAMS SERVED 4,280 INDIVIDUALS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  2. $4.3 million spent. NUTRITION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: AS THE AREA'S DESIGNATED AREA AGENCY ON AGING (AAA) SPRINGWELL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING COMPREHENSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS. THE GOAL OF THESE SERVICES IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS LEAD INDEPENDENT, MEANINGFUL AND DIGNIFIED LIVES IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE WHILE AT THE SAME TIME SAVING MONEY THAT WOULD OTHERWISE NEED TO BE SPENT ON MORE EXPENSIVE RESIDENTIAL CARE IN A FACILITY. SPRINGWELL OFFERS SERVICES SUCH AS HELP WITH APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, GROCERY SHOPPING ASSISTANCE, FRIENDLY VISITING, AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS.SPRINGWELL'S COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS SERVED 8,961 INDIVIDUALS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.SPRINGWELL PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE AREA THROUGH A HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM AND AT 17 COMMUNITY DINING SITES. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE BOTH A NUTRITIOUS MEAL AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE WITH NEIGHBORS. SPRINGWELL'S MEAL OPTIONS INCLUDE A REGULAR MEAL, A MEDICALLY TAILORED MEAL, A SUPPER MEAL, FROZEN MEALS FOR WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS, AS WELL AS KOSHER AND CHINESE MEALS.SPRINGWELL'S NUTRITION PROGRAM SERVED 3,230 INDIVIDUALS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  3. $1.6 million spent. PROTECTIVE SERVICES: IN ANY COMMUNITY, THERE ARE OLDER ADULTS WHO SUFFER FROM ABUSE, NEGLECT AND FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION BY A CAREGIVER. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE OLDER ADULTS WHO PUT THEMSELVES AT RISK BY NOT CARING FOR THEMSELVES IN A WAY THAT PROVIDES FOR THEIR SAFETY. SPRINGWELL IS THE DESIGNATED ELDER PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCY FOR 17 COMMUNITIES WEST OF BOSTON. IN THIS ROLE, SPRINGWELL PROTECTIVE SERVICES CASE WORKERS INVESTIGATE REPORTS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AND OFFER COUNSELING, SAFETY PLANNING AND LEGAL INTERVENTION WHEN NECESSARY TO INCREASE THE SAFETY OF A SENIOR. SPRINGWELL'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM SERVED 1,658 INDIVIDUALS IN FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  4. $1.4 million spent. NURSING HOME SCREENING: SPRINGWELL RNS CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS OF OLDER ADULTS WHO NEED NURSING HOME LEVEL SERVICES TO HELP ENSURE THEY HAVE THE SERVICES THEY NEED.SPRINGWELL SERVED 3,724 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THIS SERVICE 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 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 March 1977.

    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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