Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens
Also known as The Charles River Center
Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens reported $46.1 million in revenue and $41.4 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $89.16 went to program services, $9.99 to management and general costs and $0.85 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 85.2% of the total. Government grants made up 83.7%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $354,104 (PRESIDENT AND CEO). 10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 68% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $41MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $46MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 89.2% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 85.2% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 83.7% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 12.7% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $354,104 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.86% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 10 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 14.3 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 15 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseDay services - the day services consist of employment services and therapeutic day services. Our employment services encourage individuals to explore career interests and develop job skills. Assisted by job coaches, many participants are placed individually or as a member of a crew in jobs within a variety of community businesses. Job training and employment are at the forefront but individuals also volunteer in the community, exercise at the YMCA, participate in our horticultural program,take computer and cooking classes and take part in other meaningful activities. Our therapeutic day…
Residential services - the Charles River center provides housing to adults with developmental disabilities. We have 22 residences in 8 different communities. Assistance varies from intensive staffing for some residences to intermittent assistance for individuals living in their own apartments. Individuals are assisted with meal preparation, personal care and hygiene and social skill development. All individuals are encouraged to develop friendships in their neighborhoods and to participate in community events
Family support - this division offers a broad range of recreational programs, advocacy services, seminars and a multitude of resources to participating families. From after school and vacation programs for children to extended day recreational activities for adults to the ellie bloom olympics for all. Family support empowers families with information, helps them network with community resources and provides support and relief from the constant care required by a child or adult with a developmental disability
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT AND CEO Officer, 34.00 hrs/week | $288,204 | $0 | $65,900 | $354,104 |
| CFO (UNTIL 8/24) Officer, 34.00 hrs/week | $147,269 | $0 | $15,900 | $163,169 |
| COO Officer, 34.00 hrs/week | $154,081 | $0 | $891 | $154,972 |
| VP OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $115,514 | $0 | $25,063 | $140,577 |
| VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $121,449 | $0 | $0 | $121,449 |
| RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $106,516 | $0 | $14,542 | $121,058 |
| APD RESIDENTIAL Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $100,705 | $0 | $14,542 | $115,247 |
| VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $112,548 | $0 | $1,776 | $114,324 |
10 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $464K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b15 · 15 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5652
- Volunteers Part I, line 6140
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ALL TECH NETWORKING LLC DBA PROSPER-IT It consultant | $453,437 |
| DELTAT GROUP MASSACHUSETTS INC Nursing | $190,572 |
| SOLDEVILLA LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC Landscaping | $184,804 |
| J & W CONTRACTING General contractor | $129,600 |
| UKG Payroll service | $127,661 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 7 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
10 private foundations reported grants to Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens totaling $27,977 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens spent in FY2025, $89.16 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens reported that 89.2% of its $41.4 million in expenses went to program services, 10.0% to management and general and 0.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $354,104, for the role of PRESIDENT AND CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens get its money?
Of $46.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 85.2% came from contributions and grants (including 83.7% from government grants) and 12.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Charles River Association for Retarded Citizens a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 04-2393108 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202601079349301000 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202501219349302260 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202410439349300726 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301119349301000 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202230549349300633 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202111239349302301 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 04-2393108: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.