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Cerenity Inc

EIN 81-4981014 · La Plata, MD

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

What it says it does

To improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and differing disabilities.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

Independent board
5 of 25
2 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no 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.
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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$1.8 million spent. RESIDIENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SUPPORTS FOR ADULTS IN GROUP HOMES IN CHARLES COUNTY, MARYLAND. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE NURSING,SOCIALIZATION, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND TRANSPORTATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO INCREASE PARTCIPATION IN ACTIVITIES IN DAILY LIVING AND TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE. CERENITY, Inc ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN IDENTIFYING, PLANNING TO MEET, AND ACCOMPLISHING GOALS THAT ARE AIMED AT IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
$396,257 spent. DAY HABILITATION SERVICES IS THE PROCESS OF PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO ACQUIRE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY WHICH MAY INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS WITH PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, SELF HELP, SOCIAL SKILLS, ADAPTIVE SKILLS,DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND LEISURE SKILLS.
$365,989 spent. PERSONAL SUPPORT IS A ONE-TO-ONE SERVICE THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO INCREASE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITY. SUPPORT CAN INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EATING BREAKFAST OR BRUSHING TEETH TO PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL EVENTS AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH FRIENDS. PERSONAL SUPPORT ALSO INCLUDE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, SUPPORTED LIVING INVOME, and COMMUNITY LERANING SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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