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Persons First Inc

EIN 99-1272800 · Bowie, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE PERSON CENTERED SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES BY PLACING EACH PERSON AT THE CENTER OF THE SERVICES THEY CHOOSE TO BE PROVIDED, BY FOCUSING ON EACH PERSON'S PREFERENCES, NEEDS AND THEIR RIGHT TO CHOOSE.

Income
$107,557
Spending
$64,088
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Highest pay
$7,500, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $18,553 spent. SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR APARTMENTS BY PROVIDING ONGOING, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT WITH DAILY LIVING TASKS, PERSONAL CARE, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING, AND COMMUNITY ACCESS, WITH THE GOAL OF MAINTAINING INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY LIVING.
  2. $9,277 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOCUS ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS BUILD SKILLS AND INCREASE INDEPENDENCE THROUGH STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS. THIS INCLUDES SUPPORT WITH SOCIALIZATION, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, TRANSPORTATION TRAINING, AND DEVELOPING FUNCTIONAL LIFE SKILLS NEEDED FOR GREATER INDEPENDENCE.
  3. $1,237 spent. JOB DEVELOPMENT INVOLVES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO IDENTIFY CAREER INTERESTS, PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND SECURE COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING RESUME BUILDING, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, AND EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT.ONGOING JOB SUPPORTS PROVIDE LONG-TERM ASSISTANCE ONCE EMPLOYMENT IS OBTAINED, INCLUDING ON-THE-JOB COACHING, SKILL REINFORCEMENT, WORKPLACE ADAPTATION, AND COORDINATION WITH EMPLOYERS TO SUPPORT JOB RETENTION.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in April 2026. It is too new to have a track record.

    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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