Community Systems, Inc.

What it reported doing in 2024

The organization provides residential and other independent living support to persons with intellectual disabilities.residential program - csi helps people with disabilities realize their dreams of building a happy home life with whom they choose, where they choose, and with the supports they need. Whether in a group home with up to 3 roommates, in shared living with a non-disabled roommate, or in a private apartment csi provides 24 hour a day supports or as little as two hours a week depending on the person's strengths, challenges, and safety needs. The goal is for each person to have the locus of control we all desire, be happy and productive.day supports - our day support program empowers people with disabilities to become engaged, contributing members of their communities through meaningful employment, recreation, volunteer, and community experiences. We strive for each individual to achieve paid employment or participate in at least one volunteer activity weekly, resulting in hundreds of hours annually dedicated to helping their neighbors and fostering inclusion. This active engagement builds relationships, increases awareness, and creates a sense of belonging for those we support.case management - csi provides targeted case management and in-home services to people with mild intellectual disabilities (and potentially accompanying physical disabilities) who are capable of living alone or are at home with their families, but may need periodic assistance with tasks like money management, calendar planning, medication oversight, medical appointments, or problem solving.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 91.8%; rating input score 92
• Program expense ratio: 92.7%; rating input score 93
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.3%; rating input score 93; 21st percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 5 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 83
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: No; rating input score 0

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 0.7%; rating input score 35; 35th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.31; rating input score 10; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.44; rating input score 41; 41st percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 2.8%; rating input score 41; 41st percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 8.9% per year; rating input score 100; 69th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 7% per year; rating input score 100; 61st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 8.2% per year; rating input score 100; 60th percentile among comparable filings