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Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong Inc

EIN 04-3433482 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER SELF-ADVOCATES (INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - I/DD, INCLUDING AUTISM) THROUGH EDUCATION SO AS TO MAKE CHOICES THAT IMPROVE AND ENRICH OUR LIVES.

Income
$717,206
Spending
$707,804
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
30
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$100,096, executive director

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% 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 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $588,064 spent. THE MISSION OF MASSACHUSETTS ADVOCATES STANDING STRONG, INC. IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SELF-ADVOCATES (INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - I/DD, INCLUDING AUTISM) RESIDING IN MASSACHUSETTS. THE MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROMOTING SELF-ADVOCACY AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EDUCATION OF INTERESTED PERSONS AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE TO HELP ENSURE THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE TREATED EQUALLY WITH OTHER PEOPLE. MASS SENDS A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, FACILITATES PEER TRAININGS AND PANEL PRESENTATIONS, EXHIBITS AT ANNUAL EVENTS, PROVIDES ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND HOSTS A SELF-ADVOCACY CONFERENCE (AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS), WHICH IS A SIGNIFICANT ASPECT OF ITS PROGRAM SERVICE DELIVERY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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