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Amego Inc

EIN 23-7131690 · Attleboro, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AMEGO IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS THEY NEED TO GROW AND BECOME INDEPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. BY INTEGRATING TEACHING, SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES, EACH INDIVIDUAL WILL GAIN THE EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO MEET AND SUCCEED IN THE CHALLENGES THAT THEY WILL ENCOUNTER IN LIFE.

Income
$125.9 million
Spending
$116.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
1,863
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$532,748, president & ceo

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (diseases, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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 33% of charities in its peer group (diseases, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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. $85.3 million spent. ADULT- 348 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED ADULT RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND 262 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN OUR ADULT DAY PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 06/30/25. ADULT RESIDENTIAL HOMES ARE OPEN AND OPERATED 365 DAYS A YEAR. AMEGO PROVIDES SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM IN COMMUNITY BASE SETTINGS THAT EMPHASIZE DIGNITY, CONTINUED LEARNING, PERSONAL CHOICES AND INDIVIDUALIZED PLANNING. EACH RESIDENTIAL SETTING PROVIDES A SOLID AND SECURE BASE FROM WHICH INDIVIDUALS CAN FREELY DISCOVER AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES AT HOME WHILE EXPLORING AND EXPANDING THEIR OPTIONS WITHIN COMMUNITY. FAMILY RELATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED AND SUPPORTED BY AMEGO STAFF. EXCELLENT STAFFING RATIOS PROVIDE SAFE AND APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF SUPERVISION FOR A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS AND GROUP ACTIVITIES. SOME OF THE MEANINGFUL GROUP ACTIVITIES THAT RESIDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THIS YEAR INCLUDE OUTINGS TO MAJOR AND MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES, CONCERTS OF INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN PERFORMERS, LOCAL COUNTY FAIRS, PLAYS AND OTHER PERFORMANCES. OTHER DAILY COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BOWLING, DINING OUT, GOING TO THE MOVIES AND OTHERS ACCORDING TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S INTEREST. ADULT DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDES ON-SITE EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO DEMONSTRATE AN APTITUDE IN A VARIETY OF AREAS OF INTEREST. THIS IS A FLEXIBLE PROGRAM MODEL OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORK, VOLUNTEERING, AND OPTIONS FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THAT HELP ROUND OUT AN INDIVIDUALS DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILE. WE HAVE BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL IN ASSISTING THOSE WHO ARE BEHAVIORALLY CHALLENGED TO ADAPT AND PARTICIPATE IN MEANINGFUL WORK WITH THE PROSPECT OF GAINING SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT IN THE FUTURE.
  2. $14.1 million spent. CHILDRENS/CLASS RESIDENTIAL- 60 STUDENTS RECEIVED CLASSROOM AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 06/30/25. STUDENT RESIDENTIAL HOMES ARE OPEN AND OPERATED 365 DAYS A YEAR. THE CLASSROOM FOCUS IS ON ACADEMIC, EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. TEACHING AT THE RESIDENCE IS GEARED TOWARD INDEPENDENCE IN SELF-CARE AND OTHER DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES. CONSULTANTS ARE UTILIZED IN SPECIALIZED AREAS SUCH AS PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OCCUR EACH DAY AND MAY INCLUDE BOWLING, SHOPPING, SWIMMING, HORSEBACK RIDING OR GOING TO THE MOVIES. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE TAILORED TO THE INTEREST OF EACH STUDENT. FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR STUDENTS AND AMEGO IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING, SUPPORTING AND CULTIVATING THE RELATIONSHIPS OUR STUDENTS HAVE WITH THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
  3. $6.2 million spent. CLINICAL- 525 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED FOR A TOTAL OF 96,325 HOURS. THE CLINICAL NETWORK IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH, BASED ON THE SCIENCE OF APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS(ABA), TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ENGAGE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS OR WHO HAVE SKILL DEFICITS THAT IMPACT THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRESS. WE FOCUS ON THE INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS FIRST AND BUILD UPON THOSE STRENGTHS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. SOME OF THE SERVICE PROVIDED INCLUDE - INITIAL PSYCHOLOGIAL DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONS, SPEECH/LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS, SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING, IN-HOME/SCHOOL DIRECT ABA SERVICES AND EARLY INTERVENTION.

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 October 1971.

    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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