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Center for Social Change Inc

EIN 52-1842864 · Elkridge, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY FOR PEOPLE WITH COGNITIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND RELATED DISORDERS INCLUDING AUTISM THAT OPTIMIZE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S INDEPENDENCE AND CAPABILITIES, ENSURE SELF-DETERMINATION AND RIGHTS AND, WITH PARTNERSHIPS IN THE COMMUNITY, ENHANCES THEIR OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE HEALTHY, SAFE AND VALUED LIVES.

Income
$51.7 million
Spending
$50.3 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
723
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$565,344, executive director/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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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 36% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 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. $22.1 million spent. MARYLAND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - PROVIDES HOUSING SITES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS IN ORDER TO REMOVE THEM FROM INSTITUTIONS AND PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE. TOTAL ATTENDANCE FOR FY25 85 residents with combined full time equivalent DAYS of 30,415 FOR ADULT RESIDENTIAL AND 2 clients were served 10,241 HOURS FOR PERSONAL SUPPORTS.
  2. $13.0 million spent. CHILDREN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - PROVIDES HOUSING SITES FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WITH 24 HOUR SUPPORT SERVICES. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES EMPOWERMENT, SELF-ESTEEM, PERSONAL GROWTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND PRODUCTIVITY. TOTAL ATTENDANCE in hours FOR FY25 WAS 13,094.
  3. $2.1 million spent. DAY HABILITATION DAY HAB IS A PROGRAM WITH THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION (DDA) WHICH IS FUNDED THROUGH DH. THE DAY HAB PROGRAM PROVIDES A STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS PARTICIPANTS CAN USE TO BECOME ACTIVE AND MORE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. 49 clients were served in FY25.
  4. ADULT MEDICAL DAY PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADULTS THAT HAVE HIGH ACUTE MEDICAL NEEDS. FUNDING IS CURRENTLY PROVIDED BY THE MARYLAND MEDICAID PROGRAM WHICH IS ADMINISTERED BY THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LONG-TERM SENIOR CARE SERVICES IN COMPANY OWNED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND INCLUDES PERSONAL CARE SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS MEAL PREPARATION, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, BATHING, DRESSING AND TRANSPORTATION. COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES THIS PROGRAM FOCUS ON DEVELOPING THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO CULTIVATE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, PROMOTE POSITIVE PERSONAL GROWTH, MEET AND EXCEED EDUCATIONAL GOALS, PURSUE EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS, AND ADJUST SOCIALLY FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED JOB DEVELOPMENT, ON THE JOB TRAINING AND WORK-RELATED SKILLS, FACILITATION OF NATURAL SUPPORTS, ONGOING FOLLOW ALONG SUPPORTS AND MONITORING OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE ON THE JOB, TRAINING REQUIRED TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN EMPLOYMENT USING COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE WITH NEGOTIATION WITH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYERS AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS. PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO THE COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES ON CARE OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CITIZENS, EMPLOYMENT FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CITIZENS AND COUNSELING TO FAMILIES.

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 November 2003.

    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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