CHARLES RIVER ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS INC

EIN: 042393108 501(c)(3)

NEEDHAM, MA

Total Revenue
$46,123,080
Total Expenses
$41,371,422
Total Assets
$60,094,179
Net Assets
$49,296,662
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
ANNE-MARIE BAJWA
Phone
7819721000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHARLES RIVER ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS INC, founded in 1964, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $46.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $41.4M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR PROGRAMS AIM TO HELP INDIVIDUALS REACH THEIR HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, ENABLING THEM TO LEAD FULFILLING AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES AND PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,815,747 Revenue: $4,221,236

DAY 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...

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DAY 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 SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ADULTS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS; THESE PROGRAMS OFFER PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, SPEECH AND MUSIC THERAPIES, WITH FULL-TIME NURSING SUPERVISION. PARTICIPANTS FOCUS ON MAXIMIZING DAILY LIVING SKILLS, VOLUNTEERISM AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COOKING, COMPUTER USE, MUSIC, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND FITNESS.

Program 2
Expenses: $25,858,960 Revenue: $1,623,679

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $4,213,083 Revenue: $57,304

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...

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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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $39,278,401
Program Service Revenue $5,869,413
Investment Income $967,160
Other Revenue $8,106
TOTAL REVENUE $46,123,080

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $31,998,429
Fundraising Expenses $350,548
Program Expenses $36,887,790
Other Expenses $9,312,993
TOTAL EXPENSES $41,371,422

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $46,123,080 $38,240,966 +0.2%
Expenses $41,371,422 $36,970,250 +0.1%
Net Income $4,751,658 $1,270,716 +2.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
652
Volunteers
140

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$672,245
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALICE TAYLOR CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD ZIMBONE VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA CHASTON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAYMOND BRASSARD CLERK 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD NECKES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILBERT W COX JR MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM DAY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP ROBEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE GOWE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE LOCKHART MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARE DUNSFORD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALD MCTERNAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL FADULE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD LAWLESS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HESSION MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH BREITFELDER MEMBER (UNTIL 2/25) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE-MARIE BAJWA PRESIDENT AND CEO 34.00
Officer
$288,204 $65,900 $354,104
ANNA BRODZIAK CFO (UNTIL 8/24) 34.00
Officer
$147,269 $15,900 $163,169
KEVIN SALERA COO 34.00
Officer
$154,081 $891 $154,972
JAMES SULLIVAN INTERIM CFO (AS OF 7/24) 34.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DENISE VOJACKOVA-KARAMI VP OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$115,514 $25,063 $140,577
KEVIN KACAVICH VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES 40.00
Highest
$121,449 $0 $121,449
MAGALIE LOUIS RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR 40.00
Highest
$106,516 $14,542 $121,058
SABINE THEVENIN APD RESIDENTIAL 40.00
Highest
$100,705 $14,542 $115,247
HILARY RYAN VP OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$112,548 $1,776 $114,324
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $46,123,080 $41,371,422 $60,094,179 $4,751,658
2024 $38,240,966 $36,970,250 $54,149,913 $1,270,716
2023 $40,269,058 $33,218,751 $51,152,043 $7,050,307
2022 $32,274,247 $31,512,144 $42,115,344 $762,103
2021 $30,217,489 $27,382,654 $42,693,411 $2,834,835
2020 $27,521,636 $27,819,588 $39,076,000 $-297,952
2019 $27,461,868 $25,842,718 $36,592,447 $1,619,150
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