Spectrum Support Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO FORM RELATIONSHIPS WHICH SUPPORT PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS IN THE AREAS OF RESIDENTIAL, EMPLOYMENT, MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PERSONAL SERVICES.
- Income
- $9.5 million
- Spending
- $8.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 254
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $140,494, 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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 35% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $2.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL - INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD), WHO ARE SUPPORTED IN OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMMING, CHOOSE TO LIVE IN MANY TYPES OF HOMES SUCH AS TOWNHOMES, CONDOMINIUMS, APARTMENTS AND SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES. STAFF PROVIDE A LEVEL OF CARE THAT IS TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF THE PERSON. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE THE TOOLS AND STAFF SUPPORT THEY NEED FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE, FULL INCLUSION, AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. IN SITUATIONS WHERE THE INDIVIDUAL'S DESIRE IS TO LIVE WITH A HOST COUPLE OR FAMILY, SPECTRUM PROVIDES SHARED LIVING SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE RECRUITING FAMILIES/PROVIDERS, MATCHING INDIVIDUALS AND HOSTS, OVERSEEING QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE, AND ARRANGING COMPENSATION FOR THE HOST HOME PROVIDERS.
- $3.4 million spent. MEANINGFUL DAY - INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD, WHO ARE ENGAGED IN SPECTRUM'S MEANINGFUL DAY PROGRAMMING, CHOOSE HOW AND WHERE THEY ACCESS THEIR COMMUNITIES. WITH STAFF SUPPORT, INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP A CUSTOMIZED PLAN BASED ON THEIR INTERESTS AND USE THAT AS A GUIDE FOR ACHIEVING PERSONAL SUCCESS IN SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND/OR RECREATIONAL COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS DURING TIMES OF THE DAY THEY ARE NOT VOLUNTEERING OR EMPLOYED. INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE THE TOOLS AND STAFF SUPPORT THEY NEED FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE, FULL INCLUSION, AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
- $1.2 million spent. EMPLOYMENT - SPECTRUM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SERVICES TO OBTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. INDIVIDUALS CAN ACCESS AN ARRAY OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CUSTOMIZED TO MEET THEIR PARTICULAR SKILLS, ABILITIES AND INTERESTS. SPECIFIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MAY INCLUDE DISCOVERY, RESUME AND INTERVIEW SKILLS, JOB DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMENT & COACHING, ONGOING JOB SUPPORTS AND FOLLOW ALONG SUPPORTS. FOR YOUTH WHO WOULD LIKE TO GAIN WORK EXPERIENCE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, SPECTRUM MATCHES YOUTH WITH EMPLOYERS FOR SHORT-TERM, PAID WORK EXPERIENCES. OTHER YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED CAREER DEVELOPMENT, JOB READINESS TRAINING, INTERPERSONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND CONNECTING TO COLLEGES, TRADE SCHOOLS, AND INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ARE FUNDED BY A COMBINATION OF FUNDING SOURCES TO INCLUDE THE STATE OF MARYLAND, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES, AND IN FREDERICK ONLY, THE AUSHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION.
- $61,771 spent. PERSONAL SUPPORTS - INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD ACCESSING THIS SERVICE MODEL USE AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH BASED ON TEAM DECISIONS AND GUIDED BY THE PERSON. SPECTRUM PROVIDES PS FOR INDIVIDUALS BY ASSISTING THEM WITH MAINTAINING OR GAINING INDEPENDENCE WITH EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME, VIRTUALLY AND/OR IN THE COMMUNITY AS DESIRED BY THE INDIVIDUAL. IN-HOME SERVICES INCLUDE TRAINING IN HOUSEHOLD TASKS, SUCH AS COOKING, CLEANING, AND MONEY MANAGEMENT, ALONG WITH ASSISTANCE WITH PERSONAL CARE AS NEEDED. COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH ATTENDING COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, USING COMMUNITY RESOURCES, SHOPPING FOR GROCERIES/OTHER ITEMS, ATTENDING MEDICAL AND PERSONAL CARE APPOINTMENTS, AND LEARNING TOUSE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
- $181,902 spent. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT - SPECTRUM PROVIDES TRANSITION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH IDD WHO ARE DUALLY DIAGNOSED AND RESIDE IN THE SPRING GROVE, SPRINGFIELD OR CLIFTON T. PERKINS STATE MENTAL INSTITUTIONS TO ASSIST THE PATIENTS TO TRANSITION INTO COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS.
- $86,454 spent. OTHER NON FPS SERVICES INCLUDES BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES SPECTRUM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD WHO HAVE CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR PATTERNS THAT ARE PREVENTING THEM FROM REACHING THEIR LIFE GOALS. DURING THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS, OUR CLINICAL STAFF WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH INDIVIDUALS, CAREGIVERS, AND FAMILIES TO DETERMINE THE MOTIVATION BEHIND. IF A FORMAL BEHAVIOR PLAN IS DEVELOPED, SPECTRUM'S CLINICAL STAFF WILL MONITOR THE PLAN TO GAUGE ITS EFFECTIVENESS AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS AS NECESSARY; TRANSPORTATION AS A TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER SPECTRUM PROVIDES A NUMBER OF SERVICE OPTIONS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD ACCESS THE MOST APPROPRIATE AND COST-EFFECTIVE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION TO SUPPORT THEM IN ACHIEVING GOALS IN THEIR PERSON-CENTERED PLANS. THESE OPTIONS INCLUDE AN ORIENTATION, ACCESSING MOBILITY SERVICES, TRAVEL TRAINING, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL USING THEIR OWN CAR; PURCHASE OF PREPAID TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS AND CARDS, SUCH AS BUS PASSES AND/OR TAXI VOUCHERS AND/OR THE USE OF FUNDED UBER/LYFT APPS; RESPITE - SPECTRUM PROVIDES RESPITE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR OWN HOME OR IN THE HOME OF A PAID RESPITE CARE PROVIDER. SPECTRUM RECOGNIZES THE NEED FOR FAMILIES OR CAREGIVERS TO PERIODICALLY REQUIRE A BREAK FROM THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. RESPITE SERVICES PROVIDE THAT BREAK WHILE AT THE SAME TIME PROVIDING THE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING SERVICES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH OTHER INDIVIDUALS AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT MAY NOT OTHERWISE BE READILY AVAILABLE; NURSING SUPPORT SERVICES - SPECTRUM UTILIZES THE PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING PROCESS TO DETERMINE THE NEED FOR NURSING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR EVERYONE. EACH INDIVIDUAL'S TEAM RECOMMENDS AN INITIAL NURSING ASSESSMENT IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IS ANTICIPATED: INDIVIDUAL'S HRST IS SCORED AT 3 OR ABOVE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS STAFF TO PERFORM ANY PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE PERSON NEEDS STAFF TO MONITOR ANY HEALTH CONDITION PERSON NEEDS STAFF TO PROVIDE ANY DELEGATED NURSING SERVICES ANY HEALTH CONCERNS WHERE THE TEAM IS UNSURE OF THE LEVEL OF CARE STAFF NEEDS TO PROVIDEIN PROVIDING NURSING SUPPORT SERVICES, SPECTRUM WILL PROVIDE A REGISTERED NURSE, LICENSED IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND, TO PERFORM NURSING CONSULTATION, HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT, AND DELEGATION SERVICES, BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE PERSON SUPPORTED.
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
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1990.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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