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Woodfords Family Service

COMMITTED TO THE SUPPORT AND INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MAINE COMMUNITIES.

Education Westbrook, ME EIN: 010278395 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Woodfords Family Service

Woodfords Family Service is a education organization based in WESTBROOK, United States. Annual revenue: $36.5 million. EIN: 010278395.

Founded
Headquarters
Westbrook, ME
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B28Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1969

Mission

Committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in maine communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B28Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.34%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Woodfords Family Service has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1977, it predates 80% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Woodfords Family Service is a registered education nonprofit based in Westbrook, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 010278395. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $43M in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Woodfords Family Service's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 010278395. 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.

Woodfords Family Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Woodfords Family Service is located in Westbrook, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years. Its registered address is 15 Saunders Way Ste 900, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Woodfords Family Service has $43M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Woodfords Family Service is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $43M in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Woodfords Family Service. 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, Woodfords Family Service 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

Woodfords Family Service is a education organization based in WESTBROOK, United States. Annual revenue: $36.5 million. EIN: 010278395. Woodfords Family Service is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $43M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Woodfords Family Service are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Woodfords Family Service is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 010278395, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
650

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

PE
Pete P••••••
CHIEF OP OFFICER

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$43.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$37.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$36.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$28.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 50 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1977
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Woodfords Family Service

What is Woodfords Family Service?
Woodfords Family Service is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Westbrook, United States. Woodfords Family Service is a education organization based in WESTBROOK, United States. Annual revenue: $36.5 million. EIN: 010278395.
When was Woodfords Family Service founded?
Woodfords Family Service was founded in 1977.
Who leads Woodfords Family Service?
Pete Plummer serves as CHIEF OP OFFICER.
Where is Woodfords Family Service located?
Headquartered in Westbrook, ME, United States.
What is Woodfords Family Service's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Woodfords Family Service trustworthy?
Woodfords Family Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Woodfords Family Service's registration number?
IRS EIN: 010278395.
What is Woodfords Family Service's website?
https://woodfords.org