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Their Place Inc

EIN 47-5114502 · Woodbridge, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 1037 cents.

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

What it says it does

BUILD A WORLD WHERE INCLUSIVITY REIGNS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) ARE GIVEN THE RESPECT, OPPORTUNITIES, AND SUPPORT THEY DESERVE TO LEAD FULFILLING AND MEANINGFUL LIVES.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$7.3 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
193
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$195,959, 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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1037 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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 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 (4)
  1. $4.0 million spent. DISABILITY ALLIES PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THEIR PRIMARY PROGRAM IS AN IN HOME SUPPORTS PROGRAM WHERE A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL SERVES AS A LINK TO THE COMMUNITY FOR THE CONSUMER WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE DSP ASSISTS THE CONSUMER WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND ENCOURAGE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS THAT ENHANCE COMMUNITY INCLUSION. APPROXIMATELY 137 CONSUMERS WERE SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM.
  2. $644,909 spent. DISABILITY ALLIES ALSO RUNS A PREVOCATIONAL PROGRAM AT ITS INCLUSION WHERE GROUPS OF INDIVIDUALS ATTEND CLASSES FOR COOKING, MUSIC, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO FOCUSES ON TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THE SKILLS NEEDED TO PREPARE FOR GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $580,664 spent. DAY HABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM- THE PROGRAM GENERALLY OPERATES FIVE DAYS A WEEK AND IS INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED FOR INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN NEW SKILLS, PURSUE INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS, AND ATTAIN LIFELONG GOALS AND DREAMS. ESCORTED BY HIGHLY TRAINED THEIR PLACE STAFF, SHOPPING, MUSEUM TOURS, AND OTHER TRIPS ARE PLANNED WITH OUR STAFF, AND FAMILY MEMBERS, AND EACH PERSON'S TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM HOME CAN BE PROVIDED. CUSTOMIZED OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE PERSONS LIVING AT HOME WHO PREFER TO EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY-BASED OUTINGS A FEW HOURS A WEEK. ACTIVITIES, SERVICES, AND SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED TO ENHANCE SKILLS. APPROXIMATELY 60 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN 2024.
  4. $19,053 spent. THEIR ARE SEVERAL OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE INCLUDING LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, RECREATION, SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CONSUMERS AND BEYOND THE BELL.

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 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 October 2015.

    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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