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Ralph Scott Lifeservices Inc

EIN 56-0994323 · Burlington, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RALPH SCOTT LIFESERVICES, INC. PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE SOUND HEALTH, DIGNITY, GROWTH, STABILITY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

Income
$11.1 million
Spending
$11.1 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
244
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$113,750, 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (2)
  1. $7.7 million spent. RSL PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL LIVING SUPPORTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 115 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ALAMANCE AND CASWELL COUNTIES. SERVICES INCLUDE SUPERVISION, TRANSPORTATION, COORDINATING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND DIRECT SUPPORT IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (BATHING, DRESSING, MEDICATIONS, MEALS, AND HYGIENE). INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE SUPPORTS TO HELP MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY; DEVELOP INTERESTS; BUILD NATURAL SUPPORTS; AND TO BE ACTIVE CITIZENS. LOCATIONS INCLUDE: 12 DDA HOMES, 5 ICF/MR HOMES, 2 HOMES SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS WITH DUAL DIAGNOSIS OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND MENTAL RETARDATION,AND 4 SUPPORTED LIVING APARTMENTS THAT SUPPORT UP TO 15 ADULTS. SUPPORT ALSO INCLUDE IN-HOME SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO LIVE IN THEIR OWN APARTMENTS OR HOMES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. OFFERS AN ADULT DAY PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SUPPORTS TO APPROXIMATELY 70 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND SERVES BOTH INDIVIDUALS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED TO SOCIALIZE, EXERCISE, COMMUNICATION, EXPAND LEISURE INTERESTS, ARTS AND MUSIC, AND TO TEACH DAILY LIVING AND WORK SKILLS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE AN ACTIVE PART OF THEIR COMMUNITY AND EVEN VOLUNTEER IN SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND MEALS ON WHEELS.

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 August 1972.

    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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