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Community Inroads Inc

EIN 16-1757000 · North Andover, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY INROADS IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING AN EFFECTIVE NETWORK OF NONPROFITS SO THAT LAWRENCE AND HAVERHILL RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. WE PROVIDE CONSULTING, TRAINING AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT NO COST TO OUR NONPROFITS, SO THAT THEY IN TURN CAN BETTER SERVE THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$207,373
Spending
$186,446
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
26.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
3
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$79,500, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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.

  • 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, 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. $166,525 spent. SKILLS BASED VOLUNTEER CONSULTING: OUR PROFESSIONAL-LEVEL VOLUNTEER CONSULTING PROGRAM MATCHES THE INTERNAL OPERATING NEEDS OF THE LAWRENCE AND HAVERHILL NONPROFITS WITH THE TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS SKILLS OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITIES. ALL VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENTS ARE PROJECT BASED AND SHORT-TERM IN NATURE, WITH A CLEARLY DEFINED SCOPE OF WORK. THE MONEY OUR PRO BONO CONSULTING SERVICES SAVE OUR NONPROFITS CAN BE DIRECTLY CHANNELED TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND FOOD FOR THE HOMELESS, AFFORDABLE HOMES TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS, EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, VOCATIONAL AND ESOL SERVICES, AND THE CREATION OF SAFE BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOODS.
  2. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN BOARD GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP: OUR VOLUNTEERS HELP BUILD ENGAGED BOARDS AND EXECUTIVES WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS LEADERS OF THE NONPROFIT. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON 3 SERVICES: 1. CULTURAL INCLUSION PROGRAM FOR NONPROFIT BOARDS (IN OUR 14TH YEAR OF OPERATIONS) PREPARES LOCAL PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR (ALSO KNOWN AS RECRUITS) TO BE LEADERS ON NONPROFIT BOARDS BY PROVIDING 12 HOURS OF TRAINING ON BOARD GOVERNANCE BY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, 9 HOURS OF FACILITATED DIALOGUE ON CULTURAL INCLUSION BY PAID DIVERSITY CONSULTANTS TO PROMOTE WELCOMING INCLUSIVE BOARDS, THE MATCHING OF RECRUITS WITH PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT BOARDS, AND THE MONITORING OF ALL BOARD PLACEMENTS TO HELP ENSURE SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCES FOR BOTH RECRUITS AND NONPROFITS. THE CULTURAL INCLUSION PROGRAM WAS HONORED WITH A GATEWAY CITIES INNOVATION AWARD BY MASS INC. IN HIGHLIGHTING "STRATEGIES TO INCREASE DIVERSITY AND EQUITY IN CIVIC LEADERSHIP". THE PROGRAM IS ALSO A 2024 COMMONWEALTH SEMINAR CHANGE MAKER AWARDEE FOR PROMOTING LOCAL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. 2. BOARD TUNE UP (BTU) ALSO KNOWN AS HEALTHY BOARD DEVELOPMENT, WHICH WORKS WITH INDIVIDUAL BOARDS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR EFFECTIVENESS AS A GOVERNING BODY. IT INCLUDES FACILITATION OF A ROLES TO GOALS PROCESS, STRATEGIC PLANS, CUSTOMIZED BOARD TRAINING, BOARD RETREATS, AND COACHING FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND BOARD CHAIRS. 3. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CFO, DEVELOPMENT AND BOARD CHAIR ROUNDTABLES AS WELL AS SMALL SECTOR GROUPS PROVIDE VENUES FOR NONPROFIT EXECUTIVES TO LEARN AND NETWORK WITH ONE ANOTHER ON RELEVANT ISSUES.
  3. LOCAL WORKSHOPS ON NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT ARE CONDUCTED BY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 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 October 2006.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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