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North Oakland Residential Services Inc

EIN 38-2317878 · Oxford, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 101 cents.

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

What it says it does

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND REHABILATIVE TRAINING TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS IN 14 LICENSED ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES.

Income
$8.9 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
149
Highest pay
$261,154, manager

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: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 101 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 (14)
  1. $444,517 spent. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-HADLEY
  2. $583,742 spent. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-DARTMOUTH
  3. $495,353 spent. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-HORSESHOE
  4. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-ANDERSONVILLE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 554,821 REVENUE:721,517
  5. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-BARR PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 548,636 REVENUE: 707,571
  6. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-DAVISON LAKE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 525,966 REVENUE: 641,003
  7. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-LAKEVILLE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 519,292 REVENUE: 638,280
  8. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-PELTON PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 576,861 REVENUE: 713,708
  9. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-RENAISSANCE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 516,464 REVENUE: 724,893
  10. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-EDGAR PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 511,901 REVENUE: 640,137
  11. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-TIENKEN PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 354,403 REVENUE: 349,635
  12. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-WESTLYN PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 503,958 REVENUE: 719,417
  13. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED-DUNWOODIE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 410,691 REVENUE: 506,728
  14. HOME FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLES-INDIANWOOD PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 533,876 REVENUE: 667,352

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 October 13, 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 March 1987.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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