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Employment Source Inc

EIN 56-2253814 · Oakton, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To facilitate services, resources, and partnerships that support people with disabilities, along with their families, caregivers, and community members.

Income
$22.4 million
Spending
$21.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
583
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$668,285, president/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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $19.5 million spent. Employment Source, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is an affiliate of ServiceSource. The mission of the organization is to provide employment supports and community-based services in Fayetteville, NC. The ServiceSource organization comprises six affiliates with programs and operations in more than 30 states and the District of Columbia. The affiliates are locally incorporated as separate 501(c)(3) entities but meet concurrently through the same volunteer board of directors across regions. Employment Source, the ServiceSource North Carolina affiliate, is located in Fayetteville, NC. In addition to Employment Source, ServiceSource operates through five affiliate offices: Central Fairfax Services (Fairfax, VA); WorkSource Enterprises (Charlottesville, VA); Abilities of Florida (Clearwater, FL); Opportunity Center, Inc., (New Castle, DE), and PARC Community Partnership Foundation (Clearfield, UT). Employment Source served more than 3,400 individuals in fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025) and provides the following programs and services: A full range of rehabilitation and employment supports including vocational evaluation, work adjustment training, job coaching, supported employment, work incentive counseling, financial education and Social Security benefits counseling, and specialized programs. Affirmative employment programs provide community integrated employment for people with disabilities in career fields such as food service operations, mail center management, call center operations, logistics, and administrative support. Friendship House Fayetteville, an intentional living community, provides affordable, integrated housing for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and students studying to become healthcare professionals. Warrior Bridge provides career guidance, vocational training, job placement, and other support services to veterans with disabilities. Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), prepare students with disabilities to transition into the workforce or continuing education after graduation with services that include situational assessments and career exploration. The Abilities Housing Program provides affordable, accessible, and safe housing for persons with low incomes and or disabilities.

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 November 2001.

    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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