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Opportunity Center Incorporated

EIN 51-0079778 · Oakton, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

To facilitate services, resources, and partnerships that support people with disabilities, along with their families, caregivers, and community members.

Income
$9.1 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
244
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$668,285, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 104% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 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 (1)
  1. $8.7 million spent. Opportunity Center, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is an affiliate of ServiceSource. The mission of the organization is to provide employment supports and community-based services in New Castle, DE. The ServiceSource organization comprises six affiliates with programs and operations in more than 30 states and the District of Columbia. The affiliates are locally incorporated as separate 501(c)(3) entities but meet concurrently through the same volunteer board of directors across regions. Opportunity Center, Inc., the ServiceSource Delaware affiliate, is located in New Castle, DE. In addition to Opportunity Center, Inc, ServiceSource operates through five affiliate offices: Central Fairfax Services (Fairfax, VA); WorkSource Enterprises (Charlottesville, VA); Abilities of Florida (Clearwater, FL); Employment Source (Fayetteville, NC); and PARC Community Partnership Foundation (Clearfield, UT). Opportunity Center, Inc., served more than 1,400 individuals in fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025) and provides the following programs and services: A full range of rehabilitation and employment supports including vocational evaluation, work adjustment training, job coaching, supported employment, and specialized programs. Affirmative employment programs providing community integrated employment for people with disabilities in careers fields such as food service operations, janitorial support, and contract management support services for both government and commercial customers. The Riverfront Community Program is designed with a primary focus on community inclusion and the provision of daily activities that stimulate, challenge, and enable individuals to participate in and contribute to the community. The FrameWORK for Success school-to-careers program provides students with community-based work experiences at local business sites as well as placement services. Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) prepare students with disabilities to transition into the workforce or continuing education after graduation with services that include situational assessments and career exploration.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 February 1959.

    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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