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United Cerebral Palsy Association of Metro Boston Inc

EIN 04-2672599 · 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

TO ADVANCE THE INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND FULL CITIZENSHIP OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$18.6 million
Spending
$15.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
228
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$167,109, 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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 50% 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 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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 (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (6)
  1. $6.5 million spent. ABI PROGRAM - RESIDENTIAL HOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY. RESIDENTS ARE SUPPORTED IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING BY TRAINED STAFF. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO GIVE RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.
  2. $3.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS PROGRAM - RESIDENTS ARE SUPPORTED IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING BY A TRAINED STAFF. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO GIVE RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.
  3. $1.7 million spent. DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM - OFFER THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE IN ADULTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND OTHER DISABILITIES.
  4. $1.3 million spent. SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM - OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALS WHO UTILIZE THESE SERVICES ARE ASSISTED WITH AREAS SUCH AS HEALTHCARE, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT MANAGEMENT, ACCESSING RECREATION & SOCIAL EVENTS AND OTHER AREAS AS DESIRED.
  5. $325,254 spent. THE AFC (ADULT FAMILY CARE) PROGRAM IS A MASSHEALTH FUNDED PROGRAM THAT ENABLES A PERSON WHO NEEDS ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY CARE TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY IN A SUPPORTIVE FAMILY ENVIRONMENT
  6. $100,031 spent. FAMILY SERVICES/RECREATION PROGRAM - PROVIDES RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO CLIENTS AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES THROUGH INFORMATION REFERRALS, ADVOCACY AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ADAPTED EQUIPMENT TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT THEM.

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 June 1979.

    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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