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National Telecommuting Institute

EIN 04-3277044 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NTI'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE DISABLED COMMUNITY AND THEIR CAREGIVERS BY FOSTERING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. OUR VISION IS TO BUILD A FUTURE WHERE ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HAVE EQUAL ACCESS AND REPRESENTATION IN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES.

Income
$11.4 million
Spending
$13.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
610
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$220,225, president/coo

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: 35 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (2)
  1. $10.8 million spent. NATIONAL TELECOMMUTING INSTITUTE, INC. (NTI) OFFERS HIGH-QUALITY,COST-EFFECTIVE VIRTUAL STAFFING SERVICES. FOUNDED IN 1995 AS A501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, NTI PURSUES ITS MISSION TO IDENTIFYAND DEVELOP WORK-AT-HOME JOBS FOR AMERICANS WHO ARE SEVERELY DISABLED OR ARE CARETAKERS FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH OUR NTI@HOME PROGRAM. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES HAVE ONE OF THE HIGHEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATES IN THE UNITED STATES. NTI PROVIDES SKILL ASSESSMENT, TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT AND JOB COACHING SERVICES FOR ITS CANDIDATES. NTI@HOME PLACED 985 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES/CARETAKERS IN WORK-AT-HOME JOBS IN 2024.
  2. $612,968 spent. NTI'S LAND A JOB PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHOHAVE FOUND WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME WITH WORK SUPPORT PAYMENTS THROUGH THESOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION'S TICKET TO WORK PROGRAM TO HELP COVERTHE COSTS OF WORK-RELATED EXPENSES. THESE PAYMENTS HELP DISABLEDINDIVIDUALS COVER NECESSARY OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS REQUIRED IN REMAINING GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. THE LAND A JOB PROGRAM PROVIDED WORK SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO 213 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN 2024.

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 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 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 June 1996.

    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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