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Imagine Enterprises

EIN 74-2765337 · Seabrook, TX

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

IMAGINE ENTERPRISES ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE ALL PEOPLE ARE RESPECTED, VALUED, AND PROVIDED OPPORTUNITY IN THE WORKPLACE AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$15.4 million
Spending
$15.0 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
33
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$77,348, co-chief operating officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 42% 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 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $13.6 million spent. MEDICAID-FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY - AS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY FOR TWO TEXAS MEDICAID WAIVERS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FISCAL AGENT SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE PERSON OR THEIR GUARDIAN TO SELF-DIRECT THEIR BUDGET FOR SERVICES. UNDER THE CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES OPTION, THE PERSON OR GUARDIAN BECOMES THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD TO HIRE THE STAFF THAT PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORT. IMAGINE FMSA SERVICES INCLUDE PAYROLL PROCESSING FOR DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF, EMPLOYER REIMBURSEMENTS, AGENCY SERVICE PAYMENTS, TRAINING FOR EMPLOYER & DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF RULES INCLUDING ELECTRONIC VISIT VERIFICATION, BILLING, AND RECONCILIATION FOR MEDICAID PAYMENTS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION [SSA], WORK INCENTIVE PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE (WIPA) - USING THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION WORK INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS PLANNING, THE WORK INCENTIVE PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE (WIPA) PROJECT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES WITH DISABILITIES IN DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. BENEFICIARIES WANT TO GET A JOB, COMPLETE THEIR COLLEGE EDUCATION, OR START A BUSINESS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BENEFICIARIES, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND PROFESSIONALS. SSA, EMPLOYMENT NETWORK (EN) - IMAGINE IS AN APPROVED EMPLOYMENT NETWORK PROVIDER FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. COGNOSANTE SERVES AS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO SSA BENEFICIARIES WHO WANT TO RETURN TO WORK. BENEFITS PLANNING, TRAINING AND FOLLOW-ALONG WITH BENEFICIARIES ASSIST TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLETE REQUIRED TASKS. COORDINATION WITH TWS-VRS IS REQUIRED FOR SOME CASES.TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIONS SERVICES, BENEFITS PLANNING FEE-FOR-SERVICE CONTRACT PURCHASES INDIVIDUALIZED ANALYSIS AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO REFERRED BENEFICIARIES FROM VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELORS ACROSS TEXAS. TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES FEE-FOR-SERVICE CONTRACTS INCLUDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES (PRE-ETS), EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT. LOCAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELORS PROVIDE REFERRALS AND SERVICE AUTHORIZATIONS TO IMAGINE CREDENTIALED STAFF TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE SELF-ADVOCACY, JOB TRAINING AND JOB SUPPORT SO THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES CAN FIND, GET AND KEEP A JOB. VARIOUS CONTRACTS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IMAGINE PROFESSIONAL STAFF OFFER TRAINING ON EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS THROUGH VARIOUS ENTITIES INCLUDING THE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS, VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AND KANSAS UNIVERSITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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