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Tangram Inc

EIN 35-1661813 · Indianapolis, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 64 cents.

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

What it says it does

TANGRAM, INC. SUPPORTS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY DESIGNING SERVICES TO MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AND DESIRES. WE ASSIST THEM TO LIVE FULL, MEANINGFUL, AND HAPPY LIVES, AT HOME AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. [CONTINUE TO SCHEDULE O][CONTINUE FROM PAGE 2] TANGRAM JOINS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO CREATE INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO CHALLENGES FACED BY THOSE IMPACTED BY DISABILITIES.

Income
$11.3 million
Spending
$11.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
322
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$143,819, 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

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 64 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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. $8.9 million spent. TANGRAM'S COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPORTS TO HELP THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE ACHIEVE INDEPENDENCE, MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS, MANAGE THEIR FINANCES, AND BUILD THE LIVES THEY ENVISION FOR THEMSELVES. IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, TANGRAM PROVIDED OVER 248,000 HOURS OF SUPPORT TO 110 ADULTS AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, HELPING THOSE WE SERVE LIVE A FULL AND MEANINGFUL LIVES IN THE COMMUNITIES OF THEIR CHOICE.
  2. $981,334 spent. AS PART OF TANGRAM'S HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR SERVING PERSONS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, WE PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL CONSULTATION AND TRAINING. WE WORK WITH A TEAM TO DEVELOP A UNIQUELY CUSTOMIZED BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT PLAN AND OFFER TRAINING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR SUPPORT TEAM TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN. OUR INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND HELP HIM OR HER CONTINUE ON A PATH OF GREATER SELF-DETERMINATION, INDEPENDENCE, AND INVOLVEMENT. IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, TANGRAM PROVIDED OVER 2000 HOURS OF BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT AND TRAINING SERVICES TO 60 PERSONS LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY.TANGRAM'S APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) SERVICES PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM. OUR EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH FOCUSES ON ASSESSING BEHAVIOR UTILIZING COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENTS WHICH IDENTIFY STRENGTHS, NEEDS, AND AREAS TO TARGET FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT. INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANS AND BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLANS ARE INTERVENTION STRATEGIES DEVELOPED BASED ON THE ASSESSMENT RESULTS. THE ABA TEAM USES EVIDENCE-BASED TECHNIQUES SUCH AS POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT, SELF-ADVOCACY TRAINING, AND SHAPING TECHNIQUES TO FOSTER GROWTH IN VARIOUS LIFE AREAS. THE CLINICIANS PROVIDE PARENT/CAREGIVER TRAINING TO IMPLEMENT THE ABA INTERVENTIONS EFFECTIVELY AND CONSISTENTLY ACROSS ENVIRONMENTS. THE PLANS ARE REVIEWED REGULARLY TO ASSESS PROGRESS AND MODIFY INTERVENTIONS AS NEEDED.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, TANGRAM ABA PROVIDED OVER 17,275 HOURS OF DIRECT THERAPY (CPT CODE 97153), 2,690 HOURS OF SUPERVISION (CPT CODE 97155), 275 HOURS OF ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORTING ASSESSMENT (CPT CODES 97151/97152), 102 HOURS OF PARENT/CAREGIVER TRAINING (CPT CODE 97156), 400 HOURS OF 2:1 THERAPY FOR INTENSIVE, HANDS-ON TREATMENT FOR CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS (CODE 0373T) AND 7 HOURS OF GROUP THERAPY (CODE 97154).
  3. $121,289 spent. AS A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROVIDER, TANGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND VETERANS FIND COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, 25 CLIENTS WERE SERVED.

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 June 1986.

    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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