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Humanim Inc

EIN 52-0962588 · Columbia, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak19 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 289 cents.

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

What it says it does

HUMANIM'S MISSION IS TO IDENTIFY THOSE IN GREATEST NEED AND PROVIDE UNCOMPROMISING HUMAN SERVICES. HUMANIM PROVIDES A FULL SPECTRUM OF REHABILITATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, CLINICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT MARYLAND.

Income
$28.0 million
Spending
$29.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
485
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$278,128, chief executive officer

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: 19 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% 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 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 289 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 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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. $4.3 million spent. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN ARRAY OF SERVICES INTENDED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY AND DEVELOP SKILLS TOWARD ACHIEVING A MEANINGFUL LIFE AT THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES (ISS) AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTED LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (CSLA), PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT SERVICES TO LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY; DAY HABILITATION SERVICES, PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF STRUCTURED DAY PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION SUPPORT; SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF JOB DEVELOPMENT AND JOB COACHING; RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A BRAIN INJURY IN NEED OF SUPPORTIVE SUPERVISED HOUSING, AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES, PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTATION. ALL INDIVIDUALS IN OUR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY PROGRAMS ALSO RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
  2. $10.5 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN ARRAY OF SERVICES THAT ARE INTENDED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS TO MANAGE THEIR ILLNESS AND LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION (HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAMS), PROVIDED TO OFFER STABLE HOUSING WITH SUPPORT AND SUPERVISION TO ADULTS AND TRANSITION AGE YOUTH; COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTS (SUPPORTIVE LIVING PROGRAMS), PROVIDED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH SUPPORTS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENT LIVING IN THE COMMUNITY; PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION DAY PROGRAM, PROVIDED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AND ILLNESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS; EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (EBSE), MEDICAL COORDINATION (HEALTH HOMES), AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
  3. $1.8 million spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN ARRAY OF EMPLOYMENT RELATED SERVICES INTENDED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND/OR BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT TO PREPARE FOR AND OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE: JOB READINESS TRAINING, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, JOB COACHING, STUDENT INTERNSHIPS AND STUDENT MENTORING, AND WELFARE TO WORK PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE BENEFITS SCREENING AND CASE MANAGEMENT. HUMANIM ALSO HAS SOCIAL IMPACT BUSINESSES IN THE CULINARY AND DOCUMENT IMAGING INDUSTRIES ALL OF WHICH ARE COMMITTED TO OUR MISSION OF TRAINING AND HIRING INDIVIDUALS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.
  4. $7.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND RESPITE CARE.

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 1973.

    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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