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Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc

EIN 38-1873461 · Alpena, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES.

Income
$70.6 million
Spending
$69.3 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
825
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$193,103, executive director/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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 September 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 (8)
  1. $34.5 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS -HEAD START AND GREAT START READINESS SERVED 1,992 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, HEALTH, DISABILITY, AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR 3-5 YEAR OLDS IN 21 COUNTIES.
  2. $17.5 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED CARE PROGRAMS -PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 775 ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS IN THE TWELVE-COUNTY SERVICE AREA OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN. THESE PARTICIPANTS WERE IN NEED OF MEDICAID-COVERED LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES AND SUPPORT IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOME. THIS PROGRAM WORKS WITH ELIGIBLE PERSONS AGED 18 AND OLDER WHO ARE AT-RISK OF NURSING HOME PLACEMENT AND PROVIDES SERVICES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO LOCATE, MOBILIZE AND MANAGE A VARIETY OF HOME CARE AND OTHER SERVICES TO ENSURE THE PARTICIPANTS ARE ABLE TO STAY IN THEIR OWN HOME.
  3. $4.8 million spent. AGING PROGRAMS -SERVICE DESIGNED TO LOCATE, MOBILIZE AND MANAGE A VARIETY OF HOME CARE AND OTHER SERVICES NEEDED BY FRAIL ELDERLY PERSONS AGED 60 AND OLDER AT HIGH RISK OF ENTERING A NURSING HOME FACILITY. THROUGH SUBCONTRACTING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS SUCH AS COUNCILS/COMMISSIONS ON AGING, SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE TWELVE-COUNTY SERVICE AREA INCLUDE HOMEMAKING, PERSONAL CARE, RESPITE, LEGAL, CAREGIVER, ADULT DAY CARE, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS. THESE AGING PROGRAMS OPERATE IN NORTHEAST MICHIGAN'S TWELVE COUNTY AREA.
  4. $3.7 million spent. WEATHERIZATION + UTILITY ASSISTANCE -PROVIDED SERVICES TO 2,334 LOW INCOME AND AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS ACROSS A TWELVE-COUNTY REGION. SERVICES INCLUDE HEATING FUEL AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE, HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES, AND HOME WEATHERIZATION SERVICES. HOME WEATHERIZATION SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF DUCT SEALING AND REPLACEMENT, WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT, FURNACE REPLACEMENT, FURNACE TUNING AND CLEANING SERVICES, WINDOW SEALING, INSULATION, AND EDUCATION REGARDING ADJUSTMENTS RESIDENTS CAN MAKE THAT WILL CONSERVE ENERGY AND SAVE ON ENERGY RELATED COSTS OVER TIME.
  5. $3.4 million spent. YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAMS -SCHOOL SUCCESS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM EXPANDED THEIR SERVICES TO INCLUDE ALL STUDENTS, WHILE STILL PROVIDING THE MORE INTENSE SERVICES TO THOSE MOST AT RISK. THIS FISCAL YEAR, 5,310 STUDENTS WERE INVOLVED TO SOME DEGREE IN THE PROGRAM WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,400 BEING MOST AT RISK OF ACADEMIC FAILURE. SERVICE AREA ENCOMPASSES 10 COUNTIES AND INCLUDES 28 K12 SITES, FOUR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SITES, TWO PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITES, AND ONE ADULT EDUCATION SITE.
  6. $1.7 million spent. HOUSING -FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AND DEFAULT COUNSELING, HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICE, AND RENTAL COUNSELING. THE PROGRAMS ASSISTED 1,066 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
  7. $762,326 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
  8. $568,755 spent. VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS -CONSISTS OF THREE PROGRAMS - FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM (FGP); SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM (SCP); RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP). THE FGP VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING TO STUDENTS. A LOW-INCOME PROGRAM (WITHIN 200% OF POVERTY) VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEED TO BE AGED 55 OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE. SCP PROVIDES INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES AND/OR RESPITE SERVICES TO SENIORS WHICH AFFORD THESE SENIORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN HOME AND OFFERED INCREASED SOCIAL SUPPORT. THE VOLUNTEER CRITERIA FOR SCP DUPLICATE THAT OF FGP. RSVP ENGAGES THE SKILLS, TALENTS, AND EXPERIENCE OF VOLUNTEERS TO ADDRESS A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY NEEDS. PARTICIPANTS CAN CHOOSE HOW, WHERE, AND WHEN THEY WANT TO SERVE WITH COMMITMENTS RANGING FROM A FEW HOURS TO 40 HOURS PER WEEK. THE RESULT IS A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO THE PARTICIPANTS' COMMUNITY, WHILE THEY CAN ALSO EXPERIENCE BETTER HEALTH AND LONGEVITY BY BEING ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 August 1968.

    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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