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Unified Community Connections Inc

EIN 52-0696384 · Sparks, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNIFIED COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, INC.'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACHEIVING INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE THEY SEEK.

Income
$31.3 million
Spending
$27.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
559
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$476,182, president and 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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 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 (4)
  1. $19.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDE COMMUNITY BASED BARRIER-FREE HOUSING, PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN AGENCY-OWNED OR LEASED SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AND APARTMENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. EACH HOME IS MODIFIED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY, AND INDIVIDUALS ARE SUPPORTED 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR IN LEADING ACTIVE, PRODUCTIVE LIVES AS MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORT TO APPROXIMATELY 132 INDIVIDUALS WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES.
  2. $3.2 million spent. ADULT DAY PROGRAMS OFFER MEN AND WOMEN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, 21 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FOUR ADULT DAY PROGRAM CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. DAY HABILITATION SERVICES FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPERSONAL, SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS ARE PROVIDED FOR OTHER INDIVIDUALS. ADULT DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDED SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 88 INDIVIDUALS WITH A WIDE ARRAY OF DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES.
  3. $1.3 million spent. IN-HOME SUPPORTS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED OR WANT SUPPORTS SUCH AS PERSONAL CARE, HOUSEKEEPING AND CASE MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES. SUPPORT SERVICES MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL OR A FAMILY MEMBER. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH DEVELOPING VOCATIONAL SKILLS, JOB SELECTION, INTERVIEWING, TRAINING AND MAINTAINING PAID AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALS ARE ALSO ASSISTED WITH FINDING AND ACCESSING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THEIR PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. NO BOUNDARIES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER (THE CENTER) OFFERS AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENTS AND PERSONALIZED TRAINING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES. ASSISTIVE DEVICES ARE CUSTOMIZED BY STAFF TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. THE CENTER ALSO SERVES AS AN EQUIPMENT LENDING LIBRARY.
  4. IN-HOME SUPPORTS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED OR WANT SUPPORTS SUCH AS PERSONAL CARE, HOUSEKEEPING AND CASE MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES. SUPPORT SERVICES MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL OR A FAMILY MEMBER. ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES PROVIDE DAILY CURB TO CURB PICKUP AND DROP-OFF TO AND FROM EACH DAY PROGRAM CENTER. THE LIFT-EQUIPPED BUSES ALSO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR DAY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ON COMMUNITY OUTINGS AND TRANSPORT INDIVIDUALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM TO AND FROM MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH DEVELOPING VOCATIONAL SKILLS, JOB SELECTION, INTERVIEWING, TRAINING AND MAINTAINING PAID AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALS ARE ALSO ASSISTED WITH FINDING AND ACCESSING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THEIR PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. NO BOUNDARIES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER (THE CENTER) OFFERS AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENTS AND PERSONALIZED TRAINING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES. ASSISTIVE DEVICES ARE CUSTOMIZED BY STAFF TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. THE CENTER ALSO SERVES AS AN EQUIPMENT LENDING LIBRARY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1958.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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