Employment Resources Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
SINCE 1990, ERI'S MISSION IS TO PRACTICE AND PROMOTE INNOVATIVE SERVICES TO ADVANCE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT PERSONAL CHOICES, AND ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ERI PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS COUNSELING, CAREER PLANNING, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE CONSIDERING, PURSUING, OR MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT. ERI ALSO PROVIDES STATEWIDE CONSULTATION, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYERS, HUMAN SERVICE PROFESSIONALS, DISABILITY ADVOCATES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE PUBLIC ON DISABILITY, BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT, AND RELATED COMMUNITY INCLUSION ISSUES.
- Income
- $3.1 million
- Spending
- $3.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 55%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $119,409, executive director
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
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 48% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $2.6 million spent. ERI PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS COUNSELING SERVICES TO DANE COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND TO YOUTH WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH DANE COUNTY. ERI ALSO DELIVERS SERVICES STATEWIDE THROUGH FUNDING AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE WISCONSIN DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, LONG-TERM CARE ORGANIZATIONS, THE U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION'S WORK INCENTIVE PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND THE TICKET TO WORK PROGRAM.IN ADDITION TO DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES, ERI PROVIDES CONSULTATION, TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO PROFESSIONALS, AGENCIES, EMPLOYERS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. ERI WORKED WITH THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES, UNIVERSITIES, AND OTHER STATE AND NATIONAL PARTNERS TO DESIGN, DEVELOP, AND IMPLEMENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, WEBSITES, WEBINARS, AND LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. THESE ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON DISABILITY AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES, BENEFITS PLANNING, WORK INCENTIVES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1991.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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