The May Institute Inc
May institute proudly serves individuals across the lifespan (see schedule o)with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, neurological disorders, and behavior disorders to promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect. …
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May Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, brain injury and neurobehavioral disorders, and other special needs. We operate four special education schools for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other special needs in Massachusetts and California.
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Mission
May institute proudly serves individuals across the lifespan (see schedule o)with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, neurological disorders, and behavior disorders to promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect. We provide compassionate and caring educational, therapeutic, habilitative, and consulting services grounded in evidence-based practice.may institute is committed to excellence in specialized services through training, research, and the highest level of professional expertise to meet the broad range of needs in individuals, families, schools, and communities.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show The May Institute Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1955, it predates 92% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 50,227 health charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe May Institute Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Randolph, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 042197449. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $150M in annual revenue. 133 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The May Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042197449. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The May Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
The May Institute Inc is located in Randolph, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.
Based on official tax filings, The May Institute Inc has $150M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The May Institute Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $150M in annual revenue. The organization has 133 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The May Institute Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, The May Institute Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
May Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, brain injury and neurobehavioral disorders, and other special needs. We operate four special education schools for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other special needs in Massachusetts and California. The May Institute Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $150M is well above the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to The May Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042197449, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE MAY INSTITUTE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 133 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 133 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1955
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The May Institute Inc
- What is The May Institute Inc?
- The May Institute Inc is a health school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Randolph, United States. May Institute is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, rehabilitative, and behavioral healthcare services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, brain injury and neurobehavioral disorders, and other special needs. We operate four special education schools for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other special needs in Massachusetts and California.
- When was The May Institute Inc founded?
- The May Institute Inc was founded in 1955.
- Who leads The May Institute Inc?
- Natasa Vucetic serves as Treasurer And CFO.
- Where is The May Institute Inc located?
- Headquartered in Randolph, MA, United States.
- What is The May Institute Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 89% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The May Institute Inc trustworthy?
- The May Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The May Institute Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042197449.
- What is The May Institute Inc's website?
- http://www.mayinstitute.org