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True Professional

EIN 93-2387164 · Maplewood, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE TRUE PROFESSIONAL'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO THE STAFF AND LEADERSHIP AT RESIDENTIAL AGENCIES SERVING THIS COMMUNITY.

Income
$296,407
Spending
$225,465
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
6
Volunteers
3

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (3)
  1. $113,108 spent. TTP DELIVERED ITS FOUNDATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE TO 10 COHORTS OF DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS ("DSPS") AND RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ("IDD"). THE COURSE TEACHES PARTICIPANTS HOW TO ELEVATE THE QUALITY OF SERVICES THEY PROVIDE BY INSTILLING A PHILOSOPHY OF EXCELLENCE AND ADHERENCE TO TTP'S PROPRIETARY 5 PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE DELIVERY. THE COURSE INCLUDES: 1) A LIVE, IN-PERSON WORKSHOP, 2) ACCESS TO 1HUDDLE, A MOBILE GAMIFIED LEARNING PLATFORM THAT SUPPORTS ONGOING SKILL DEVELOPMENT, 3) ON-SITE OBSERVATION OF SELECTED PARTICIPANTS WITH STRUCTURED DATA COLLECTION ON SERVICE QUALITY, AND 4) A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SESSION TO EQUIP AGENCY LEADERS WITH STRATEGIES AND TOOLS TO SUSTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND ALIGN FRONTLINE PRACTICES WITH ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS.
  2. $5,897 spent. TTP INITIATED DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND PROGRAM, EXCELLENCE IN SUPPORTS AND OUTCOMES ("ESO") CONSULTING. THIS WORK FOCUSED ON DESIGNING A NEW SERVICE MODEL INTENDED TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY OF SUPPORTS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD, WHILE ALSO IMPROVING WORKFORCE STABILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS. KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: 1) DEFINING PROGRAM GOALS, 2) DEVELOPING AN IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK WHICH INCLUDED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND 3) AUTHORING A RESEARCH-BASED PAPER EXAMINING STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE PROFESSIONALISM IN SERVICE QUALITY ACROSS MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES AND APPLY THOSE LESSONS TO IDD SERVICES. DURING THIS DEVELOPMENT PHASE, TTP ALSO IDENTIFIED A PILOT AGENCY TO SUPPORT INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION AND REFINEMENT OF THE ESO MODEL. THE MISSION OF THE ESO FUNCTION IS TO ACHIEVE HIGHER QUALITY SUPPORTS AND OUTCOMES FOR RESIDENTS BY PROMOTING DIGNITY, LIFELONG LEARNING, INDEPENDENCE, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION IN ALIGNMENT WITH TTP'S 5CS, WHILE ALSO INCREASING JOB SATISFACTION AND REDUCING ATTRITION AMONG DSPS AND RESIDENTIAL MANAGERS. THE STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE THIS MISSION CENTERS ON SYSTEMICALLY REDESIGNING STAFF DEVELOPMENT TO CONTINUOUSLY PRIORITIZE, ASSESS, AND IMPROVE SERVICE QUALITY IN AN EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE MANNER WHILE MAINTAINING COMPLIANCE STANDARDS. ESO IS DESIGNED TO CREATE A CULTURE OF ONGOING, HANDS-ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT ELEVATES PROFESSIONALISM AND SERVICE QUALITY, AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES EMBRACE THE 5CS AND ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR IMPLEMENTATION.
  3. $11,467 spent. TTP DEVELOPED AND LAUNCHED ITS WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION AND PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM THROUGH A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS, UNIVERSITIES, AND A LEADING AUTISM FOCUSED FOUNDATION. THIS INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE PIPELINE OF QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS ENTERING THE FIELD OF SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH IDD BY INTRODUCING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO CAREERS IN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND ESTABLISHING A STRUCTURED PATHWAY FOR THEIR CAREER DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WITH TUITION SUPPORT, PAID EMPLOYMENT AS DSPS WORKING DIRECTLY WITH RESIDENTS AT PARTNER SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSEWORK DELIVERED BY TTP. DURING 2025, TTP PARTNERED WITH A FOUNDATION AND TWO UNIVERSITIES, RECRUITED CANDIDATES, AND MATRICULATED ITS FIRST PARTICIPANT INTO THE PROGRAM. TTP ALSO ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITIES TO SUPPORT FUTURE PROGRAM EXPANSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 October 2023.

    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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