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Resource Connections Incorporated

EIN 04-3758711 · Lanham, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY BUILDING SUPPORTIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND CONNECTING THEM TO RESOURCES THAT ENABLE THEM TO LIVE THE LIFE THEY CHOOSE.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
76
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$134,771, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    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. $3.6 million spent. COMMUNITY COORDINATION - HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE AUTHORIZED FOR SERVICES BY THE STATE TO IDENTIFY, CHOOSE AND ATTAIN THEIR PREFERRED LIFESTYLE, AS PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, WITH EQUAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THE RESOURCE COORDINATOR HELPS TO LOCATE AND DEVELOP NECESSARY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES, ASSURING THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES ARE ADDRESSED, AND THEN MONITORS THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO ENSURE EFFICACY AND INDIVIDUAL SATISFACTION. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 1,899 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $114,441 spent. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT - ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLETING THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTATION (DDA) APPLICATION PROCESS AND PROVIDE REFERRAL FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES BASED UPON ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS. THE PROGRAM PROCESSED 28 APPLICATIONS IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.
  3. $341,949 spent. WAITING LIST COORDINATION SERVICES - ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ON THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION'S (DDA) WAITING LIST FOR SERVICES. CASE MANAGERS CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH RESOURCES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO STABILIZE CRISES AND TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION. THE PROGRAM SERVED 211 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR.

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 2003.

    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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