Cooperative for Human Services Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide residential services, shared living services, living support services, and guardianship services to adult individuals with developmental or acquired brain injury disabilities.
- Income
- $46.8 million
- Spending
- $44.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 1.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 93%
- Employees
- 674
- Volunteers
- 7
- Highest pay
- $239,690, 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
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 62% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $31.0 million spent. Residential Services - We specialize in the design and delivery of services and programs that are tailored to the unique needs of each person we serve. We offer a variety of different living arrangements for adolescents, adults, and elders with disabilities that range from part-time individual support services, shared living, and 24-hour supervised residential homes. These program models provide a continuum of services and accommodate a wide range of support needs including services designed to support people who may have multiple disabilities, complex medical and/or behavioral health needs, and whose needs are changing as a result of aging or other circumstances. We also design flexible residential supports that provide a bridge and formal transition to living with greater independence in the community.
- $4.2 million spent. Individual Supports - Our Individual Support Program provides flexible services that help people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities successfully transition to and maintain independent living in the community. At CHS, we provide services using a team approach. Our managers, support staff, and clinicians work in partnership with each individual, their family members, and friends to fulfill each person's dream of living in a home of their own. Individuals are encouraged to make positive and healthy decisions that are consistent with the goals they establish. Services include: individual service plans; personal care and support; clinical support; outreach assistance; case coordination; 24-hour on-call response; counseling; advocacy; recreation and leisure support; home/living services.
- $2.8 million spent. Acquired Brain Injury Support - We provide support to individuals served with disabilities resulting from acquired brain injuries in multiple residences. Our brain injury supports include residential and day supports and job placement assistance. Our residential services provide a comfortable and secure home life while promoting independence and opportunities for rich life experiences. Our knowledgeable staff also assist individuals in achieving their goals for meaningful community participation in areas of personal interest.
- $1.4 million spent. Guardianship Advocacy - We provide corporate legal guardianship services on behalf of individuals living throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and our guardianship services are available throughout the state. As an approved guardianship service provider, we are appointed through a court preceding that grants legal authority and determines the level and scope of the guardianship services. Our Guardianship Services include: temporary services; medical guardianship; financial guardianship; Roger's Monitor; guardianship of the person. Our Guardianship Representatives are knowledgeable professionals who make a personal commitment to provide ongoing advocacy and assistance thereby ensuring that the needs of the people we serve are understood and addressed. Our representatives work closely with all involved, are readily accessible, and provide emergency on-call assistance 24-hours per day.Shared Living Services - We Provide residential support services to individuals served in a foster care style arrangement. Cooperative for Human Services has developed many creative and innovative housing models to meet the individualized needs and preferences of adults with special needs and their family members. Our core values and person-centered philosophy is evident in all of our homes and supports.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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