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Opportunity Enterprises Inc

EIN 35-1136833 · Valparaiso, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES IS TO CREATE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES. THE AGENCY PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING, DAY SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA.

Income
$24.4 million
Spending
$25.0 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
531
Volunteers
412
Highest pay
$205,428, 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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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 41% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (6)
  1. $12.3 million spent. OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR RESIDENCE. THE AGENCY CURRENTLY OPERATES SIX GROUP HOMES DEDICATED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS WITH A RANGE OF MILD TO SEVERE AND PROFOUND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE HOMES PROVIDE A NATURAL, NON CLINICAL SETTING TO FOSTER A SENSE OF FAMILIAL COMFORT AND STABILITY FOR OUR RESIDENTS. FIVE GROUP HOMES CURRENTLY SUPPORT SIX RESIDENTS AND ONE GROUP HOME SUPPORTS EIGHT RESIDENTS, TO OPTIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TRAINING IN AREAS OF DAILY LIVING, LEISURE SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND ALSO SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN GROUP HOMES WITH ADDITIONAL MEDICAL AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT. IN ADDITION, THE AGENCY ALSO HAS A SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO WANT TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN APARTMENT OR HOME. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE SUPPORT ON AN ASNEEDED BASIS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED TO SPECIFIC NEEDS. FINALLY, THE AGENCY PROVIDES RESPITE SERVICES, WHICH ARE DESIGNATED BY THE STATE TO BE "RELIEF OF THE PRIMARY CAREGIVER".
  2. $4.2 million spent. OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES MANY JOB PLACEMENT OPTIONS FOR THEIR CLIENTS, BOTH WITHIN THE FACILITY AND WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. JOBSOURCE SPECIALIZES IN HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FIND AND KEEP MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. CLEAN TEAM AND SECURE SHRED ARE DIVISIONS OF OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES WHICH PROVIDE SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES WHILE ALSO PROVIDING MEANINGFUL WORK FOR CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS. AT THE DO GOODIES MARKET, OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES STRIVES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL BY TEACHING FOOD PRODUCTION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS.
  3. $2.5 million spent. OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. OFFERS VARIOUS DAY SERVICE OPTIONS FOR CONSUMERS INTERESTED IN A STRUCTURED AND MEANINGFUL DAY. THE AGENCY OFFERS SEVERAL CURRICULUM BASED DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS. AT THE AGENCY'S LAKESIDE FACILITY, THE RENEWED HORIZONS PROGRAM SERVICES THE AGING POPULATION. ALSO LOCATED AT THE AGENCY'S LAKESIDE FACILITY, ENRICHING POSSIBILITIES IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FIT THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE OR SEVERE DISABILITIES IN A GOAL ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT. DAILY LIVING SKILLS OFFERS A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN VARIOUS DAILY LIFE SKILLS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MULTIPLE OR SEVERE DISABILITIES.
  4. $798,117 spent. OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF PORTER COUNTY AND SELECT AREAS OF NEIGHBORING COUNTIES.
  5. $76,440 spent. WITHIN DAY PROGRAMMING, OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES A VARIETY OF CURRICULUM WHICH PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH CREATED AND POSITIVE OUTLETS FOR THEIR INTERESTS AND TALENTS. SOME PROGRAMS INCLUDE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND ART ENRICHMENT. ADDITIONALLY, OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FOR OUR CLIENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY OFFERINGS.
  6. $39,586 spent. OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES, INC. PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OTHER SERVICES TO CLIENTS THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST INDIANA.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 1971.

    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.

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