United Cerebral Palsy of Rhode Island Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Rhode Island is to "advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities." This mission is accomplished in part through the provision of highly individualized supports designed to enhance each individuals abilities, affording them the opportunity to fully participate in the community of their choice.
- Income
- $9.0 million
- Spending
- $8.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 3.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 372
- Highest pay
- $159,995, executive direc
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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 33% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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 61% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $4.6 million spent. The Support Living Program provides in-home and community-based services to people living on their own or in small group situations. Supports and services vary and are dependent upon the needs of the individual and their living situation. These supports range from personal care to assisting people in building relationships within their community. Assistance with medical needs, personal care, community integration, medication administration and finances is also available. The frequency of support is based upon the needs of the person and the assigned funding level. Support hours vary from 10 hours per week to 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The individuals supported determine the schedule and the types of services provided. UCPRI sponsors and supports individuals living in two HUD financed apartment complexes, one in Cranston and one in Johnston. Other people live in a variety of settings in the greater Providence area. The Family Support Program provides a wide range of in-home and community based supports. The types of supports are dependent upon the persons needs and the family desires. These supports include community integration, teaching daily living skills and social skills. Families with elderly parents or caregivers may no longer be able to provide personal care and staff can provide the assistance required. Staff provide support that allows the person to continue to reside in the family home. Support can also include community integration and vocational assistance. Day Supports are provided in both one and one and small group formats. Again, the number of support hours available to the person is based upon funding, shared hours and the persons needs. Programming includes, but is not limited to, daily living skills, basic adult education, community integration and socialization skills. These groups provide people the opportunity to explore their local communities, and socialize with others. Community activities have expanded to include activity classes and art programs. People continue to develop relationships within the community. They also bring a wide range of educational opportunities to people. This includes current affairs, exercise programs, music programs, and guest speakers. UCPRI offers an Adaptive Arts Program in different formats and localities. The first is community based and is offered in locations such as our Main Office and in Johnston and Cranston at apartment complex community rooms. Individuals already supported by UCPRI and people from the community participate in adaptive art classes in three different classes offered at various times throughout the week. The second format occurs in the Slater Hospital System at both the Zambarano and Cranston campuses. In both formats different mediums of artist expression are explored and people have the opportunity to sell their work at different sales and shows throughout the year. Artists benefit from increased self-esteem by creating and selling their work. The benefits of an expression in a hospital setting are well documented and are seen in the patients in the Slater Hospital Program. New England Wellness CollaborativeCurrently New England Wellness Collaborative provides 1) Outpatient Services and 2) Group Therapy.Our Outpatient program provides psychotherapy services to individuals seeking support for mental health concerns. Therapy in an outpatient setting allows clients to schedule sessions while they continue to work or go to school. Clients are able to choose the frequency and focus of treatment goals based on their needs and priorities. At NEWC we believe in using a variety of approaches to help clients move forward with their goals. We build partnerships with individuals to help them make and keep their commitment to change. We currently have approximately __470__ clients in our outpatient program. Our Group Therapy Programs offer group based treatment to individuals. Group therapy allows people to receive the support and encouragement of the other members of the group. People participating in the group can see that others are going through the same thing, which can help them feel less alone. The setting allows people to practice behaviors and actions within the safety and security of the group. Group members can serve as role models for other members of the group. By observing someone successfully coping with a problem, other members of the group can see that there is hope for recovery. We typically run 1 or 2 groups at a time but are looking to expand this area.
- $3.4 million spent. Currently Children and Family Services (CFS) offers the following services: 1) Home based Therapeutic Services (HBTS), 2) Personal Assistance and Support Services (PASS), 3) Enhanced Outpatient Services (EOS). Our HBTS program is family-centered and our treatment philosophy is strength-based. The program continues the tradition of this agency of helping people with disabilities live in the least restrictive, most integrated setting possible. Family-centered service delivery sees the family as the unit of attention and organizes assistance in a collaborative fashion, taking into account the individual family's wishes, strengths, and needs. A clinician designs the treatment plan with the family and oversees the implementation of the plan in the home. A psychologist, speech therapist, and physical therapist provide consultation as needed. Parent participation is essential to maximize therapeutic effectiveness. Our program utilizes a social-emotional-developmental perspective and draws on the following therapeutic models: Dan Seigels Whole Brained Child, Stanley Greenspan's Floortime, Social Thinking, and Ross Greene's Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model. A direct care professional works 1:1 with the child in their home and other community settings. Services focus on helping children with disabilities improve communication, social skills, coping skills, and daily living skills. They enhance a childs ability to participate in their family and community. UCP currently serves about 76 children in this program. The PASS program is a parent driven program. Parents act as a family supervisor for the direct care worker, which allows families to have greater choice and control over all aspects of service provision. The agency offers a supporting role to promote a childs ability to reach their full potential in 3 main areas: ability to accomplish essential activities of daily life; ability to make self-preserving decisions; ability to participate in social roles and social settings. The agency provides a clinician to help the parents develop their plan and provide consultation to parents regarding how to implement goals. UCP currently serves about 17 children in this program. Enhanced Outpatient Services (EOS) is an insurance funded program. UCP currently has a contract with Neighborhood Health Plan and United Behavioral Health Community. The program provides intense short-term, home based services to children with developmental disabilities and behavioral disorders who are either being discharged from a psychiatric hospital or who are at risk of being hospitalized. EOS provides family services which allow children to leave the hospital sooner and stay at home. Services are designed to meet each individual child and family's needs and may include family and individual counseling, direct 1:1 treatment in the home, and community integration with the primary goal being stabilization and prevention of re-hospitalization. We range from 10-20 cases at a time in this program.
- $175,181 spent. UCPRI offers an Adaptive Arts Program in different formats and localities. The first is community based and is offered at the Main Office. Individuals already supported by UCPRI and people from the community participate in adaptive art classes in three different classes. The second format occurs in the Slater Hospital System at both the Zambarano and Cranston campuses. In both formats, different mediums of artist expression are explored and people have the opportunity to sell their work at different sales and shows throughout the year. Artists benefit from increased self-esteem by creating and selling their work. The benefits of an expression in a hospital setting are well documented and are seen in the patients in the Slater Hospital Program. In addition UCPRI coordinates music and pet therapies at the local hospitals. The benefits of both therapies are well documented.
- $13,784 spent. Specific assistance to individuals
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1957.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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