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United Disability Services Inc

EIN 34-1374195 · Akron, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE AND SUPPORT INCLUSIVE, LIFE-ENRICHING OPTIONS THROUGH PERSON-CENTERED PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$9.1 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
233
Volunteers
52
Highest pay
$276,567, president & ceo

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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 (6)
  1. $3.3 million spent. ADULT SERVICES PROVIDED A VARIETY OF PREVOCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO 442 ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
  2. $2.3 million spent. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ATTEND THE AGENCY'S ADULT SERVICES PROGRAMS. NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY. 1179 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
  3. $460,793 spent. LOW VISION SERVICES PROVIDED SERVICES TO 245 ADULTS AND CHILDREN THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST OHIO WHO HAVE REDUCED VISION THAT CANNOT BE CORRECTED BY CONVENTIONAL MEANS. LOW VISION SERVICES OFFERS LOW VISION ASSESSMENTS, LOW VISION AIDS, AND BIOPTIC DRIVING ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING.
  4. $338,130 spent. COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES PROVIDED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES IN A VARIETY OF LIVING SETTINGS TO 11 INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES. THE UDS ALL-STAR TRAINING CLUB PROGRAM PROVIDED INTEGRATED SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR 250 CHILDREN AND ADULTS
  5. $41,185 spent. THE TOY & RESOURCE CENTER LOANS DEVELOPMENTAL TOYS AND RESOURCE MATERIALS TO ANYONE WORKING WITH A CHILD, BIRTH TO SIX YEARS OF AGE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR A CHILD WHO IS DEVELOPING TYPICALLY. A SPECIAL NEEDS DIVISION OFFERING SPECIALIZED ADAPTIVE SWITCHES AND TOYS IS ALSO AVAILABLE. THE PROGRAM SERVED MORE THAN 3000 CHILDREN.
  6. $301,561 spent. COMMUNITY RELATIONS EDUCATES AND INFORMS THE COMMUNITY ABOUT AGENCY SERVICES THROUGH TOURS, PRESENTATIONS, A COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER, BROCHURES, A WEBSITE AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO COORDINATES VOLUNTEERS AND MANAGES AGENCY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.

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 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 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 May 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 November 4, 2026.

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