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Prospectus Associates Inc

EIN 23-2023612 · Reading, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 76 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROBERCO ENRICHES THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, COMMUNITY LIVING, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.WE WILL FULFILL OUR MISSION BY ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING A TALENTED AND COMPASSIONATE WORKFORCE; BEING INCLUSIVE; AND LIVING THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTABILITY, COMMUNICATION, AND TRUST EVERY DAY.

Income
$24.1 million
Spending
$20.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
351
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$191,205, coo

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 76 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $13.5 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THAT PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL CHOICE AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE IN RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS THROUGHOUT BERKS COUNTY. THERE ARE 61 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RESIDING IN OUR COMMUNITY HOMES AND 10 PARTICIPANTS IN LIFE SHARING.
  2. $3.8 million spent. DAY SERVICES REFERS TO CENTER-BASED SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED FROM OUR CORPORATE FACILITY IN READING, PA. ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE BOTH IN THE FACILITY AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS (ADULT TRAINING). SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE OEMPLOYMENT SERVICES HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FIND AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. A JOB COACH WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ALL PHASES OF JOB DEVELOPMENT, HIRING, ON-THE-JOB- TRAINING, AND FOLLOW ALONG SERVICES TO ENSURE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL COMPLETES TASKS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE EMPLOYER. PROBERCO ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY WORK BASE ASSESSMENTS AND ADMINISTERS A WEXA PROGRAM (WORK EXPERIENCE FOR ADULTS) TO PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM MAINTAINS A CASELOAD OF APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 PEOPLE.VOCATIONAL SERVICES A TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. PROBERCO EMPLOYS APPROXIMATELY 59 WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES AND PARTNERS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE PACKAGING AND SUBASSEMBLY SERVICES. PRODUCTION WORKERS ALSO GO OUT IN THE COMMUNITY IN WORK TEAMS TO PROVIDE SERVICES AT VARIOUS BUSINESSES. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS (ADULT TRAINING) PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SOCIALIZATION, EXPLORING INTERESTS AND HOBBIES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES, MOBILITY TRAINING, ALONG WITH PHYSICAL FITNESS. ONE OF OUR COMPONENTS IS DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING; WE CONTRACT WITH AN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR WHO COMES IN TWICE A WEEK TO TEACH ASL TO PARTICIPANTS AND EMPLOYEES. THERE ARE 105 INDIVIDUALS WHO IN ADULT TRAINING SERVICES.
  3. $301,845 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE HABILITATION SUPPORTS, COMPANIONSHIP SERVICES AND HOST RESPITE TO OVER 20 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

  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 March 1983.

    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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