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Operation Able of Greater Boston Inc

EIN 04-2761871 · Boston, 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

TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR PERSONS OVER AGE 45 AND OTHER ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
21
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$230,720, president/ceo (to 7/19/2024)

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 36% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% 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 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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. $4.8 million spent. TRAINING SERVICES-SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP):AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS 55 AND OLDER TO RECEIVE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AT A NOT-FOR-PROFIT OR GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A STIPEND WHILE PERFORMING COMMUNITY SERVICE AT THEIR TRAINING SITE. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO TRANSITION TO UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT.
  2. $52,300 spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES-JOB COACHING: GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL JOB SEARCH SKILLS INSTRUCTION TO INCLUDE JOB COACHING, RESUME ASSISTANCE, INTERVIEW PRACTICE/COUNSELING, AND EMPLOYER-FACILITATED WORKSHOPS. SNAP OUTREACH SERVICES: MARKETING AND OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY TO INFORM THEM OF ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFITS OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP). SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON ELIGIBILITY, ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATIONS, FOLLOW-UP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE, TROUBLE-SHOOTING, FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND SUPPORT.
  3. $530,970 spent. CLASSROOM TRAINING:SKILLS2WORK:A TWELVE-WEEK OFFICE ADMINISTRATION, COMPUTER SKILLS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM THAT PREPARES STUDENTS FOR RE-ENTRY TO THE WORKFORCE.ABLE BEGINNINGS:A SIX-WEEK INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND INTERNET NAVIGATION SKILLS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENABLE JOB SEEKERS TO APPLY ON-LINE FOR JOBS, TYPE RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS AND LEARN TO PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS.MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE OFFICE TRAINING:A TWELVE-WEEK INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM PLUS SIX-WEEK INTERNSHIP IN MEDICAL OFFICE REGISTRATION, ADMINISTRATION, COMPUTER SKILLS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.INCUMBENT WORKFORCE TRAINING:THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES OF COMPANIES OF AREA COMPANIES. SERVICES FOCUS ON MS OFFICE APPLICATIONS AND ARE PROVIDED ON A FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASIS.ABLE JOB RESOURCE CENTER:THE CENTER PROVIDES SHORT-TERM REFRESHER COURSES COVERING MICROSOFT OFFICE IN A CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT. JOB SEARCH SKILLS INSTRUCTION ARE ALSO OFFERED TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ON A GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL BASIS.

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 August 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 October 21, 2026.

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