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Spring Dell Center Inc

EIN 52-0853629 · La Plata, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEDICATED TO ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACHIEVING THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE QUALITY OF LIFE THEY DESIRE.

Income
$15.1 million
Spending
$12.0 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
15.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 86%
Employees
254
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$176,582, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (6)
  1. $3.9 million spent. MEANINGFUL DAY/CLS PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDE THE PERSON WITH DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SKILLS RELATED TO ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, EMPLOYMENT, AND SOCIALIZATION THROUGH APPLICATION OF FORMAL TEACHING METHODS AND PARTICIPATION IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES. SERVICES ARE BASED ON PERSONAL PREFERENCES AND DESIRED OUTCOMES SHARED DURING THE PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING PROCESS. THROUGH THE PROVISION OF THESE SERVICES, SPRING DELL CENTER WILL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PERSON SUPPORTED TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE AS WELL AS DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN MOTOR SKILLS; COMMUNICATION SKILLS; AND PERSONAL HYGIENE SKILLS. PEOPLE ARE TAUGHT SKILLS THAT SUPPORT SPECIFIC, "INDIVIDUAL GOALS," THAT WILL LEAD TO GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $5.3 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING-GROUP HOME SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDE THE PARTICIPANT WITH DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SKILLS RELATED TO ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, AND SOCIALIZATION, THROUGH APPLICATION OF FORMAL TEACHING METHODS IN A COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL SETTING. PEOPLE SUPPORTED UNDER COMMUNITY LIVING GROUP HOME SERVICES WILL DETERMINE THEIR OUTCOMES FOR SUPPORTS THROUGH THE PROCESS OF PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING. SPRING DELL CENTER STAFF WILL PROVIDE FORMAL TEACHING METHODS SUCH AS SYSTEMATIC INSTRUCTIONS BASED ON THE PERSON'S NEEDS, DESIRES AND UNIQUE GOALS AS SET FORTH IN THEIR PERSON-CENTERED PLAN. SKILL DEVELOPMENT MAY INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1) LEARNING SOCIALLY-ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIORS; 2) LEARNING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION; 3) LEARNING SELF-DIRECTION AND PROBLEM SOLVING; 4) ENGAGING IN SAFETY PRACTICES; 5) PERFORMING HOUSEHOLD CHORES IN A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE MANNER; 6) PERFORMING SELF-CARE; AND 7) LEARNING SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $1.4 million spent. RETAIL AND SERVICE CONTRACTS - PEOPLE SUPPORTED ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR RETAIL TRAINING AT ONE OF OUR TWO AGENCY OWNED RESALE STORES. THEY LEARN THE VALUE OF EARNING A PAYCHECK AND DEVELOPING EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SKILLS WHILE INTERACTING WITH THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $46,467 spent. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES
  5. $232,171 spent. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEVELOPED REQUISITE WORK SKILLS AND HAVE DISPLAYED PROPER WORK ETHIC AND ATTITUDE WITH ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING AND SECURING A JOB COMPATIBLE WITH THEIR INTERESTS AND ABILITIES. THE NECESSARY LEVELS OF SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED TO HELP MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT.
  6. SUPPORTED LIVING SERIVCES

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 April 1968.

    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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