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Supported Living and Employment Services Inc

EIN 93-3516474 · Springfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate fully in their communities and meaningfully engage as valued members.

Income
$104.8 million
Spending
$91.5 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
2,419
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$1.3 million, president and 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 216% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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

    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 (5)
  1. $63.2 million spent. SUPPORTED LIVING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES' (SLES) COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY THEY RESIDE IN, BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES (ISL) AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. AS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST PROVIDER OF ISL SERVICES IN MISSOURI, SLES PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PERSONS IN THEIR OWN HOME AS THEY BUILD AND PRACTICE SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY, HOUSEHOLD SKILLS, SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, SELF ADVOCACY, LEISURE SKILLS, AND DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONAL INTERESTS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) SLES ALSO PROVIDES PERSONAL ASSISTANCE FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING SUPPORT WITH PERSONAL CARE AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS (BUDGETING, SHOPPING, USING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, ETC.) COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FOCUSES ON PROVIDING THE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY, TO LEARN COMMUNITY SKILLS, AND ENGAGE IN RECREATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. PERSONS SERVED THROUGH THE ISL OR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION EFFORTS HIRE AND EVALUATE THEIR SUPPORT STAFF AND THEIR SERVICE PLANS ARE FULLY PERSON-SERVED DIRECTED. SLES'S COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAM ALSO RECEIVED MEDICAID WAIVER CERTIFICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, WITH SLES RECOGNIZED AS A PROVIDER OF INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTED LIVING, GROUP HOME, AND DAY HABILITATION SERVICES.
  2. $10.3 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - THE COMPANY'S (SLES) EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS AN ARRAY OF DIFFERENT COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, WITH THE PRIMARY FOCUS BEING TO FACILITATE THE SUCCESS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AS THEY: (A) IDENTIFY A JOB GOAL THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER PLANNING, (B) SEARCH, APPLY AND INTERVIEW FOR JOBS MATCHING THEIR IDENTIFIED GOAL, AND (C) SUSTAIN THEIR EMPLOYMENT ONCE HIRED. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) PROGRAMS INCLUDE: - SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT - EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PLACEMENT AND RETENTION - ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT - EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PLUS SPECIALIZED PLACEMENT/RETENTION FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM, BRAIN INJURY OR WHO ARE DEAF/HARD OF HEARING; INDIVIDUALIZED PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT ("IPS") - EVIDENCE-BASED INTEGRATION OF EMPLOYMENT WITHIN SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROGRAMS - SKILLS TRAINING IN FOOD SERVICE. IN ADDITION, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDES PRE-VOCATIONAL AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO CLIENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. SLES'S EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAM ASSISTS OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS EVERY YEAR TO OBTAIN A JOB OF THEIR CHOOSING. YOUTH AND FAMILY - THE COMPANY (SLES) SUPPORTS CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES WITH COMPLEX NEEDS, INCLUDING: CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE AT RISK OF BEING REMOVED FROM HOME OR WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED WITH THE GOAL OF REUNIFICATION; CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL, NEUROBIOLOGICAL OR BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCE, AND THEIR FAMILIES; AND CHILDREN AND YOUTH HAVING PROBLEMS THAT PLACE THE CHILDREN OR YOUTH AT RISK. A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGH MISSOURI TO SUPPORT THESE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING: CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM, AND TRANSITIONAL LIVING SCATTERED SITE. SLES IS ALSO THE PROUD RECIPIENT OF THREE FEDERAL REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP GRANTS (FUNDED BY THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES) WHICH ARE AIMED AT IMPACTING CHILD WELFARE AND PARENTAL SUBSTANCE USE CONCURRENTLY. THIS FUNDING HAS ALLOWED SLES TO FORMALIZE THE CREATION OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM (CHILD WELFARE, TREATMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT) WHICH GENERATES SIGNIFICANT COST SAVINGS FOR THE STATE OF MISSOURI.
  3. $3.7 million spent. DAY HABILITATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BOTH IN THE COMMUNITY AND AT OUR FOUR DAY PROGRAM SITES IN MISSOURI: BOLIVAR, EL DORADO SPRINGS, JOPLIN, AND KANSAS CITY. THEY ARE FOR BOTH PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS SENIOR CITIZENS. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVE LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION, TEACH SOCIAL SKILLS, AND ACHIEVE INCREASED LEVELS OF LEARNING AND REASONING.
  4. $267,023 spent. SLE HAS HELPED PIONEER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR USE BY PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH 2GETHERTECH, INC. THIS TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY (WITHOUT 24 HOUR STAFF) THROUGH INCONSPICUOUS ELECTRONIC MONITORING TO MAINTAIN SAFETY WHILE PROMOTING EVEN GREATER (MEDICATION) COMPLIANCE.
  5. (Expenses $ 267,023 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 616,076) SLE HAS HELPED PIONEER ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR USE BY PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH 2GETHERTECH, INC. THIS TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY (WITHOUT 24 HOUR STAFF) THROUGH INCONSPICUOUS ELECTRONIC MONITORING TO MAINTAIN SAFETY WHILE PROMOTING EVEN GREATER (MEDICATION) COMPLIANCE.

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 October 2024.

    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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