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Ser-Jobs for Progress National Inc

EIN 05-0387856 · Pawtucket, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LITERACY AND JOB TRAINING SERVICES FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RHODE ISLANDERS SO THAT THEY MAY IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$797,904
Spending
$797,414
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
18 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
15
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$147,506, executive director

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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 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 (1)
  1. $643,263 spent. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) TRANSITIONAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (WITH COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM)- THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN MAKING THE TRANSITION FROM PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO UNSUBSIDIZED EMPLOYMENT. THROUGH THE STATE'S RIWORKS PROGRAM, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) RECIPIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH JOB PREPARATION, JOB PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION SERVICES INTENDED TO LEAD TOWARD ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. SER IS A MEMBER OF THE RIWORKS STATEWIDE PARTNERSHIP. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, 947 CLIENTS WERE REFERRED BY DHS FOR SERVICES. OF THESE, 654 INDIVIDUALS WERE ENROLLED AND SERVED IN SER'S PROGRAMS WITH 140 ENTERING EMPLOYMENT.

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 September 1987.

    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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