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    NEADS Inc.

    NEADS Inc.

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Donations are tax-deductible

    http://www.neads.org

    305 Redemption Rock Trail South
    Princeton MA 01541

    Mail donations to:
    P.O. Box 1100
    Princeton MA 01541

    978-422-9064


    Princeton MA | IRS ruling year: 1973 | EIN: 23-7281887  

     

    Organization Mission

    NEADS World Class Service Dogs ("NEADS Inc.", formerly known as National Education for Assistance Dog Services and Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans) was established in 1976.

    NEADS World Class Service Dogs are highly trained to:

    * Provide independence and companionship when matched with people who are deaf or have physical disabilities, and also certain veterans who have PTSD
    * Promote confidence and socialization when matched with children who have autism or other developmental disabilities
    * Provide integrated therapeutic assistance when matched with caring professionals in settings like classrooms, hospitals, courthouses, mental health practices, and the ministry

    NEADS has trained more than 1,900 Service Dog teams from all states since 1976. Each year we train over 50 teams and hold two graduation ceremonies per year to mark the occasions.

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 85% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    100

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Independent Board Size - 9 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee20 out of 20 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - Missing5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 4.92%25 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 80.61%25 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0525 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 3.97 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

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    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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