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University Rehabilitation Alliance Inc

EIN 38-1413585 · Mason, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORIGAMI REHABILITATION CREATES OPPORTUNITIES AND TRANSFORMS LIVES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH NEUROLOGICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL HEALTH, AND ORTHOPEDIC CONDITIONS IN RESIDENTIAL AND OUTPATIENT SETTINGS.

Income
$8.4 million
Spending
$10.3 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
212
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$239,191, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 53% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $7.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM: THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED FOR RESPITE, TRANSITIONAL, AND LONG-TERM NEEDS WITHIN THE SETTING OF A LICENSED ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME. TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE DISCHARGE PLAN, PARTICIPATION IN INTENSIVE THERAPY SERVICES, AND SIGNIFICANT SHORT-TERM PROGRESS IN RECOVERY. CLIENTS WITH LONG-TERM LIVING NEEDS WILL HAVE A PROGRAM THAT EMPHASIZES NECESSARY CARE TO MAINTAIN THE INDIVIDUAL'S MAXIMUM FUNCTIONING LEVEL, QUALITY OF LIFE, PARTICIPATION IN PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY ACCESS. RESPITE CARE PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CAREGIVERS TO GET A REST FROM THE IMMENSE RESPONSIBILITY THEY HOLD EACH DAY CARING FOR THEIR LOVED ONES. WITH THE PEACE OF MIND THAT THEIR LOVED ONE IS RECEIVING QUALITY CARE, THE CAREGIVER CAN GET A RENEWAL OF STRENGTH AND ENERGY WHILE THE CLIENT RECEIVES THE BENEFITS OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. WITHIN THIS PROGRAM, THERE ARE THREE TRACKS: NEURO-REHABILITATION, ASSISTED LIVING, AND SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING. AN AVERAGE OF 13 CLIENTS PER MONTH WERE SERVED IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM NEURO-REHABILITATION TRACK, AND AN AVERAGE OF 5 CLIENTS PER MONTH WERE SERVED IN THE ASSISTED LIVING TRACK, AND AN AVERAGE OF 2 CLIENTS PER MONTH WERE SERVED IN THE SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING TRACK IN 2025.OUTPATIENT PROGRAM: ORIGAMI OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF TREATMENT PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH RAISES THE POTENTIAL FOR RECOVERY, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE UTILIZING MORE THAN ONE SERVICE. EACH TREATMENT PLAN IS CUSTOMIZED DURING ADMISSION, CLEARLY DEFINING THE REHABILITATION GOALS AND POTENTIAL DISCHARGE PLANS FOR EACH CLIENT. AN AVERAGE OF 703 CLIENTS PER MONTH WERE SERVED IN THE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM AT THE ORGANIZATION'S FOUR LOCATIONS IN 2025.A TOTAL OF 2,156 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN 2025 ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 February 1995.

    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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