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Sugar Plum Inc

EIN 54-1330916 · Virginia Bch, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF SUGAR PLUM BAKERY, INC., A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND EDUCATION. SUGAR PLUM PROMOTES THE INTEGRATION OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INTO SOCIETY BY HELPING THEM BECOME INDEPENDENT AND EVOLVE INTO WORKING CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
28.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 74%
Employees
35
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$135,799, executive di

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $912,956 spent. BAKERY PROGRAM: THE BAKERY PROGRAM PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. INDIVIDUALS ARE EMPLOYED AS FOOD SERVICE AND PRODUCTION WORKERS IN THE BAKERY AND MAINTAIN QUALITY STANDARDS WITH SUPPORTS FROM JOB COACHES, JOB SPECIALISTS AND STAFF EMPLOYED BY THE BAKERY.
  2. $151,788 spent. (OTHER PROGRAMS) - THE CORPORATION IS CONTRACTED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (DARS) TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE 1987, THE CORPORATION HAS BEEN PROMOTING INTEGRATION OF ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. THE CORPORATION STRIVES TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE WORTH OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND WORKS TO CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE CORPORATION OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE DARS SERVICES OR MEDICAID WAIVER. THE CORPORATION HAS CREATED A THRIVING AND UNIQUE BUSINESS MODEL WHERE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUCCESSFULLY WORK ALONGSIDE THEIR NON- DISABLED COWORKERS PROVING THAT THIS POPULATION CAN BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. JOB SPECIALISTS PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED IN THE COMMUNITY. JOB COACHES PROVIDE ONGOING EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WORKING AT SUGAR PLUM. JOB SPECIALISTS, JOB COACHES AND NATURAL SUPPORTS PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO GAIN SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO ALLOW THEM TO BECOME SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES. (OTHER PROGRAMS) - THE CORPORATION IS CONTRACTED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (DARS) TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. SINCE 1987, THE CORPORATION HAS BEEN PROMOTING INTEGRATION OF ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. THE CORPORATION STRIVES TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THE WORTH OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND WORKS TO CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THE CORPORATION OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE DARS SERVICES OR MEDICAID WAIVER. THE CORPORATION HAS CREATED A THRIVING AND UNIQUE BUSINESS MODEL WHERE PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUCCESSFULLY WORK ALONGSIDE THEIR NON- DISABLED COWORKERS PROVING THAT THIS POPULATION CAN BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. JOB SPECIALISTS PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED IN THE COMMUNITY. JOB COACHES PROVIDE ONGOING EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WORKING AT SUGAR PLUM. JOB SPECIALISTS, JOB COACHES AND NATURAL SUPPORTS PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO GAIN SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO ALLOW THEM TO BECOME SUCCESSFULLY EMPLOYED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.

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 November 6, 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 April 1986.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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