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Employu Inc

EIN 45-2586290 · Winter Spgs, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 91 cents.

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

What it says it does

employU is a nonprofit disability employment service creating an inclusive workforce for people with disabilities through education, empowerment, and advocacy.

Income
$10.5 million
Spending
$10.4 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
1,102
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$241,476, executive director

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 91 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 20% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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 (2)
  1. $9.2 million spent. EMPLOYU HAS BEEN ASSISTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WITH EMPLOYMENT SINCE 2012.THIS YEAR EMPLOYU ACCEPTED 4,729 NEW REFERRALS FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONS DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHAB FOR PERMANENT PLACEMENT OR TRANSITIONAL YOUTH SERVICES.THERE WERE 531 ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WERE PLACED IN APPROPRIATE PERMANENT JOB POSITIONS. THE RETENTION RATE FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS AVERAGED 89 OVER A 90 OR 150 DAY PERIOD. EMPLOYU COMPLETED 1271 ON-THE-JOB TRAININGS AND 250 CLASSES COMPLETED OF 20-HOURS OF JOB READINESS TRAINING. THE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM WORKED WITH 1762 YOUTH IN ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WORK EXPERIENCES AND CLASSROOM TRAINING. PERFORMED 9500 HOURS OF CAREER CAMP SERVICES FOR THE YOUTH.
  2. $836,954 spent. THE VOCATIONAL EVALUATION PROGRAM COMPLETED 1325 VOCATIONAL EVALUATIONS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES DESIGNED TO DETERMINE A SUITABLE VOCATIONAL GOAL AND AN INDIVIDUAL PLAN FOR EMPLOYMENT-IPE THAT WILL LEAD TO A NEW CAREER. IN ADDITION, CAREER COUNSELING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES-CCIRS CLASSES WERE CONDUCTED FOR 564 YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO EXPLAIN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES.

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 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 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 March 2012.

    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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