Skip to the page content
Your donations
Passes our checks

Saw Inc

EIN 34-1049486 · Warrensvl Hts, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS THE MISSION OF S.A.W, INC. TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, CAREER GROWTH AND CUSTOMIZED SUPPORTS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES; TO ENCOURAGE GREATER INDEPENDENCE AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE.

Income
$12.3 million
Spending
$10.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
578
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$150,696, chief executive officer

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% 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 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $6.0 million spent. PROVIDED OPERATIONS OF 4 ADULT ACTIVITY CENTERS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN CHOOSING AND ACHIEVING A LIFE OF INCREASING CAPABILITY. EMPLOYED 299 OF THESE INDIVIDUALS DURING 2024.
  2. $2.3 million spent. GROUP EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES WHICH SERVE AS TRAINING GROUNDS FOR SAW EMPLOYEES IN THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND COMMUNITY ENCLAVES. EMPLOYED 102 OF THESE INDIVIDUALS DURING 2024.
  3. $387,448 spent. NON MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES RIDES TO AND FROM THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE TO SAW CENTERS AND PROGRAMS. PROVIDED 71 INDIVIDUALS WITH RIDES IN 2024.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1970.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.