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Evergreen Center Inc

EIN 04-2753469 · Milford, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EDUCATE AND PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES IN AN INTEGRATED LEARNING AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT SO THAT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SEVERE DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES CAN REACH THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL.

Income
$34.2 million
Spending
$33.9 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
395
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$269,495, chief executive officer

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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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. $27.3 million spent. SCHOOL AGE SERVICES - IN KEEPING WITH EVERGREEN'S STANDARDS FOR SUCCESSFUL INSTRUCTION, SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, THE BASIC SKILLS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH FUNCTIONAL DAILY LIVING SKILLS THAT WILL INCREASE INDEPENDENCE IN COMMUNITY, RESIDENTIAL AND SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS. THE BEHAVIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ADDRESSES MALADAPTIVE BEHAVIORS THAT SIGNIFICANTLY INTERFERE WITH A STUDENT'S ABILITY TO ACQUIRE BASIC SKILLS AND ACHIEVE SOCIAL COMPETENCE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND HELP STUDENTS ACQUIRE POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE BEHAVIORS WHICH INCREASE THEIR FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND INDEPENDENCE. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED AN AVERAGE ENROLLMENT OF 92 STUDENTS AT THE STATE OF THE ART EDUCATION FACILITY AND RESIDENCES THROUGHOUT THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY AREA OF MASSACHUSETTS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  2. $3.6 million spent. ADULT SERVICES. STAFFED APARTMENTS - EVERGREEN'S ADULT RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES PEOPLE WITH CHALLENGES TO PARTICIPATE, TO THE INDIVIDUAL DEGREE POSSIBLE, IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. EVERGREEN BELIEVES EVERYONE ENTERS ADULT LIFE WITH POWERFUL DREAMS OF A MORE POSITIVE FUTURE. THEY ARE COMMITTED TO IDENTIFYING AND SUSTAINING THE DREAMS OF INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THEY CULTIVATE PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENSURE INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES AND ARE VIEWED AS VALUED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. EVERGREEN'S CURRICULUM PROVIDES A RANGE OF RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES SERVED BY THE COMMONWEALTH'S DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES. THE PROGRAM SERVED 19 INDIVIDUALS IN RESIDENCES LOCATED IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025.
  3. $662,605 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - FOSTER CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AGES BIRTH-22 YEARS, PROVIDING HIGHLY STRUCTURED AND INDIVIDUALIZED FOSTER CARE TO CHILDREN IDENTIFIED AS EXHIBITING A HISTORY OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL RISK. THE INTENT OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE SHORT-AND LONG-TERM INTERVENTION WITH THE GOAL OF PLACEMENT IN A LESS RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. IDEALLY SUCH AN ENVIRONMENT WOULD BE A RETURN TO THE NATURAL HOME. IN CASES WHERE THIS IS INDICATED, A PERMANENCY PLAN IS DEVELOPED IDENTIFYING THE MOST APPROPRIATE AND LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHICH WOULD BEST SUPPORT THE CHILD'S NEEDS. THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 26 CLIENTS DURING 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 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 1982.

    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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