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Ascentria Care Alliance Inc

EIN 04-3566243 · Worcester, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE CALLED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO RESPOND TO LIFE'S CHALLENGES.

Income
$46.0 million
Spending
$42.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
664
Volunteers
365
Highest pay
$753,028, president & ceo

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $11.3 million spent. SERVICES FOR NEW AMERICANS - TO EFFECTIVELY FACILITATE THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION OF REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS INTO AMERICAN SOCIETY, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE RESETTLEMENT PERIOD, TO FOSTERING THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT FAMILIES.
  2. $13.8 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH - ACS ENCOURAGES PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE LIFE ON THEIR OWN TERMS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND STATE DEPARTMENTS, TO DEVELOP A SYSTEM OF SUPPORT TO ASSIST PERSONS TOWARDS GREATER INDEPENDENCE, WORK OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
  3. $11.3 million spent. CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES - ACS OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND TEENS AT RISK THAT PROVIDE SAFE RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENTS AND PROVIDE SERVICES THAT BUILD AND SUPPORT STRONG AND NURTURING FAMILIES. OUR FULL SERVICES INCLUDE ADOPTION HELP TO UNITE CHILDREN DOMESTICALLY WITH PERMANENT FAMILIES, INTENSIVE FOSTER CARE, FOSTER CARE FOR REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CHILDREN AS WELL AND TEEN PARENTING RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
  4. VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM - GOOD NEWS GARAGE CREATES ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. GOOD NEWS GARAGE REPAIRS AS MANY DONATED CARS AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THEM TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED TRANSPORTATION TO GAIN ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT, SHOPPING, SCHOOL AND MEDICAL FACILITIES.
  5. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - GOOD NEWS GARAGE TRANSPORTATION IS A DEMAND RESPONSE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES RIDES TO QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN VERMONT AND MASSACHUSETTS. DRIVERS AND VANS ARE STATIONED THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF VERMONT AND IN WORCESTER, MA TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR WORK, JOB TRAINING, CHILDCARE OR OTHER STATE SERVICES. ELIGIBLE FAMILIES UTILIZE THIS PROGRAM AS TRANSITIONAL TRANSPORTATION FOR A LIMITED TIME.
  6. EMERGENCY SHELTER - EMERGENCY SHELTERS ARE CONTRACTED TO PROVIDE SAFE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY SHELTER TO FAMILIES REFERRED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES (EOHLC OR EXECUTIVE OFFICE) UNDER THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (EA) PROGRAM IN A FAIR, JUST AND EQUITABLE MANNER AND REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, ETHNICITY, RELIGIOUS CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION (WHICH SHALL NOT INCLUDE PERSONS WHOSE SEXUAL ORIENTATION INVOLVES MINOR CHILDREN AS THE SEX OBJECT), POLITICAL BELIEFS, VETERAN STATUS, FAMILY COMPOSITION, MARITAL STATUS, ANCESTRY, AGE, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY OR GENETIC INFORMATION OF FAMILY MEMBERS, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW, WITHOUT EXCEPTION. GOALS ARE TO PROVIDE SHELTER, ASSIST WITH REHOUSING EFFORTS, PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND CREATE STABILIZATION.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 1983.

    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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