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Rcs Empowers Inc

EIN 39-1030350 · Sheboygan, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF RCS EMPOWERS, INC. IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS SO THAT THEY MAY WORK, LIVE, AND FUNCTION WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
26.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
214
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$309,292, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (7)
  1. $1.1 million spent. DAY SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ADULT DAY SERVICES AND SPECIAL NEED SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
  2. $809,219 spent. EMPLOYMENT - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRY THE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
  3. $700,486 spent. NORTH PLANT - THIS PROGRAM PERFORMS SUBCONTRACT WORK FOR BUSINESSES BY EMPLOYING PARTICIPANTS TO PERFORM ASSEMBLY, COLLATING, SHRINK-WRAPPING, HIGH-SPEED PACKAGING, SILK SCREENING, BOXING, AND LABELING.
  4. $699,907 spent. PACKAGING - THIS PROGRAM PURCHASES COMMON HOUSEHOLD FASTENERS IN BULK AND THEN EMPLOYS PARTICIPANTS TO PACKAGE THESE ITEMS TO THE CUSTOMER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
  5. $521,229 spent. PREVOCATIONAL - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PARTICIPANTS WHO DO NOT DESIRE TO OR ARE NOT READY TO WORK IN COMPETITIVE COMMUNITY SETTINGS.
  6. $396,376 spent. BIRTH TO THREE - THIS PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE WITH DEVELOPMENT DELAYS AND DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  7. $147,469 spent. FOOD SERVICES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LUNCHES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 1965.

    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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