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Solutions at Work Inc

EIN 04-3262577 · Cambridge, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak0 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 35% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR SELF-CONFIDENCE, PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. THE ORGANIZATION EVISIONS A GREATER BOSTON WHERE HOMELESSNESS AND POOR PEOPLE HAVE THE RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTNERS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE SELF SUFFICIENCY. THE ORGANIZATION SERVE APPROXIMATELY 6,000 PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY ANNUALLY. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES BECAUSE COUNTLESS LOCAL HOMELESS PEOPLE HAVE TOLD THE ORGANIZATION TIME AND A GAIN THAT THESE ARE PRECISELY THE THINGS THEY NEED TO GET THIER LIVES BACK ON TRACK.

Income
$245,083
Spending
$381,967
Spent on programs
35%
Reserves
-5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$31,000, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 360% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 56% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 79% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    35% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $133,366 spent. CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, BOOKS, TOYS THE HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME PARENTS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S CHILDREN'S CLOTHING EXCHANGE TRADE THEIR CHILDREN'S OUTGROWN ITEMS FOR AGE-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, BOOKS AND TOYS. BUSINESS ATTIRE THE ORGANIZATION'S POPULAR SOLUTIONS WEAR PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE INTERVIEW-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES TO MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE ENROLLED IN AREA JOB-TRAINING PROGRAMS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HALF OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EMPLOYEES HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS. THESE TEAM MEMBERS RECEIVE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND BECOME MORE FINANCIALLY STABLE, SELF-CONFIDENT AND EMPLOYABLE IN THE PROCESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 January 1997.

    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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