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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1309011

PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC

Tax-exempt · OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

Financials

$16.6M$14.7M2023$17.8M$15.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$17,765,690$15,416,714$2,348,976$14,414,809$4,229,921$10,184,888
June 30, 2024990$16,583,003$14,740,349$1,842,654$13,060,110$5,224,198$7,835,912
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$100,181
of which government grants
$28,099
Program service revenue
$17,618,332
Investment income
$52,132
Net income from fundraising events
-$6,428
Other revenue
-$4,955

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$382,239
Other salaries and wages
$10,089,786
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$12,192,535
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,471
Accounting fees
$37,896
Occupancy
$967,764
Travel
$267,493
Depreciation
$222,430
Program services (functional)
$12,856,723
Management and general (functional)
$2,559,991

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,060,110
Total assets, end of year
$14,414,809
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,229,921
Net assets, end of year
$10,184,888
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,795,969
Net assets without donor restrictions
$10,184,888
Gross receipts
$17,781,168
Employees
305
Volunteers
8
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
MD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARY GATTOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$192,522$42,656
WENDY YOUNGGENERAL MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$148,386$52,218
AMY BELLINCONTROLLER/TOP FINANCIAL
Officer
40$159,681$15,435
SHELLEY KEIRN CPACHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MIA ANDERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JONATHAN LOWENBERG CPATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DARRYL BLACKWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIRSTEN OLIVER ESQDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROXANNE ROLOFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEWYN GARRETT ESQDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CARRIE BRANGER CPADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARY GATTOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$175,783$37,264
WENDY YOUNGGENERAL MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$129,072$52,434
AMY BELLINCONTROLLER/TOP FINANCIAL
Officer
40$129,988$9,829
CARRIE BRANGER CPACHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JONATHAN LOWENBERG CPATREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MIA ANDERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHELLEY KEIRN CPADIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DARRYL BLACKWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIRSTEN OLIVER ESQDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROXANNE ROLOFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEWYN GARRETT ESQDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11431 CRONHILL DR STE C, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117-2269
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARY GATTO, 11431 CRONHILL DRIVE SUITE C, OWINGS MILLS, MD 21117
Signed the 990
MARY GATTO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(410) 363-8550
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO LEAD FULFILLING AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM:PROGRESS UNLIMITED, INC. PROVIDED 24-HOUR CARE AND SUPPORT TO 88 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DURING THE YEAR. THIS INVALUABLE SERVICE ALLOWS RECIPIENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES AND EXPERIENCE FIRSTHAND ALL THE BENEFITS OF INDEPENDENCE. WE ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DHMH). WE OWN OR LEASE APPROXIMATELY 30 HOMES (APARTMENTS, TOWNHOMES, DETACHED HOMES, CONDOMINIUMS) IN BALTIMORE COUNTY. MANY OF OUR HOMES ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. HOMES ARE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE THREE COMPATIBLE INDIVIDUALS. STAFF SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IN EACH HOME ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS LIVING THERE.MANY HOMES OFFER AWAKE OVERNIGHT STAFF COVERAGE AND MULTIPLE STAFF. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, BEYOND HOUSING, ARE NUMEROUS AND VARIED. THEY INCLUDE: SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT BY TRAINED STAFF; HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDING ACCESS TO A REGISTERED NURSE 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR; PSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES; RESTRAINT-FREE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT; TRANSPORTATION; CASE MANAGEMENT; FINANCIAL PLANNING; AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND ENJOYMENT SUCH AS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTING ACTIVITIES, CONTINUING EDUCATION, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, ETC. THE AGENCY ALSO ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS TO LOCATE OTHER SERVICES AS NEEDED (PHYSICAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, ETC.).
    Expenses $9,382,946 · revenue $13,828,803
  • DAY PROGRAM:PROGRESS UNLIMITED, INC. PROVIDES ADULT MEDICAL DAY CARE SERVICES TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE. OUR CENTER WAS RENOVATED AND EXPANDED IN 2012 TO INCLUDE A SNOEZELEN ROOM FOCUSING ON A MULTI-SENSORY ENVIRONMENT. ELIGIBILITY FOR THOSE WHO REQUIRE FUNDING BY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IS DETERMINED BY BALTIMORE COUNTY ADULT ELIGIBILITY REVIEW SERVICES (AERS). ELIGIBILITY FOR PRIVATE-PAY PARTICIPANTS IS DETERMINED BY CENTER STAFF. THE CENTER IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE (DHMH) TO SERVE 130 PARTICIPANTS. OUR STAFFING RATIO IS 1:6 (STAFF:PERSON). TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO AND FROM THE CENTER TO ALL THOSE WITHIN THE CATCHMENT AREA. THIS INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION OF PARTICIPANTS IN WHEELCHAIRS. EACH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT RECEIVES: AN INDIVIDUALIZED NURSING CARE PLAN; MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; MEDICAL TREATMENTS AS ORDERED BY THE PHYSICIAN; TWO NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS DAILY AS WELL AS SNACKS AND BEVERAGES; OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXERCISE, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, LEISURE/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, GAMES, READING, VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ARTS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY FIELD TRIPS; ACCESS TO HORTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES; ACCESS TO THE SPORT COURT; AND ACCESS TO THE SENSORY STIMULATION ROOM. IN ADDITION, THE CENTER OFFERS MANY PERSONAL SERVICES OFFERED TO PARTICIPANTS THAT INCLUDE: PODIATRY SERVICES BY AN MD; MASSAGE THERAPY BY A LICENSED PRACTITIONER; STYLIST AND BARBER SERVICES BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS; MANICURES AND PEDICURES BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS; AND PHYSICAL THERAPY BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS, NOT FUNDED BY DDA.
    Expenses $2,139,027 · revenue $2,091,934
  • COMMUNITY DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM: THE KEY CHARACTERISTIC THAT DISTINGUISHES THE COMMUNITY DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM FROM OTHER DAY PROGRAMS IS THE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM ARE IN THE COMMUNITY DAILY RATHER THAN A BUILDING-BASED MODEL. THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE A ROBUST WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF DAY OUTINGS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE IS EVERY PERSON'S RIGHT AND WITH SUPPORT FROM QUALIFIED STAFF, PARTICIPANTS ENJOY LEARNING, HAVING NEW EXPERIENCES, MEETING NON-DISABLED COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE GOAL OF DAY SERVICES IS ENRICHMENT WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR FLUIDITY BETWEEN WORK AND NON-WORK ACTIVITIES. DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF FOSTER EACH PARTICIPANT'S ENGAGEMENT TO THEIR PERSONAL LEVEL OF COMFORT. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED.
    Expenses $706,854 · revenue $1,302,447
  • SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM:PROGRESS UNLIMITED, INC.'S SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ENCOURAGES EVERY INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL TO CONSIDER EMPLOYMENT AS HIS/HER OUTCOME. THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PLACES INDIVIDUALS IN A COMPETITIVE AND INTEGRATED SETTING WHICH COMPLEMENT THEIR STRENGTHS, PRIORITIES, ABILITIES, INTERESTS, AND INFORMED CHOICE WITH ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES. THE GOAL OF PUI'S SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM IS JOB PLACEMENT IN AN INTEGRATED SETTING FOR THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS POSSIBLE BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S EMPLOYMENT FACTORS.A KEY CHARACTERISTIC WHICH DISTINGUISHES SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT FROM OTHER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES IS THE PROVISION OF ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE INTENSIVE AND EXTENDED PHASES OF SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT. PUI UTILIZES THE FOLLOWING CUSTOMIZED APPROACH TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT MATCH: AN INITIAL EXPLORATION PROCESS WHICH IDENTIFIES EACH JOB SEEKERS SKILLS, PREFERENCES, AND NATURAL TALENTS AS POTENTIAL EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS; PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS, JOB SHADOWING, TIME LIMITED WORK EXPERIENCES WITH POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF SPECIFIC JOB TASKS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS; IDENTIFIES SPECIFIC LABOR NEEDS OF AREA BUSINESSES TO FOSTER A RELATIONSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY BETWEEN THE EMPLOYER AND OUR JOB SEEKER; AND PROVIDES CONTINUING SUPPORT THROUGH JOB COACHING, MENTORING, TRAINING AND/OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL WORKPLACE SUPPORTS TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION.
    Expenses $627,896 · revenue $395,148

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1309011
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1984
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P700)
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,414,809
Income (IRS master file)
$17,781,168

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$17,765,690$15,416,714$14,414,809IRS
990June 2024$16,583,003$14,740,349$13,060,110XML
990June 2023$14,776,917$13,449,366$11,976,975IRS
990June 2022$14,092,223$13,062,852$7,763,122IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC

What is the EIN of PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC is 52-1309011.
Is PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARY GATTO.
Who are the officers and directors of PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $192,522 (MARY GATTO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PROGRESS UNLIMITED INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,765,690, expenses of $15,416,714 and total assets of $14,414,809 at year end.

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