The May Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Randolph, Massachusetts, registered in 1957, with $163,914,482 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$163.9M
▲ 9.5% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2024)
$160.5M
Net assets
$46.1M
Employees
2,489
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For The May Institute Inc: 90% to programs · $37 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The May Institute Inc: 3 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For The May Institute Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The May Institute Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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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.
May institute is one of the largest providers in the commonwealth of massachusetts of private special education schools specifically serving children, adolescents, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (asd), developmental disabilities, brain injury, and neurobehavioral disorders. all our may center schools offer full-day, year-round educational services based on best practices from the fields of applied behavior analysis (aba) and special education. students receive highly individualized behavioral, academic, and vocational programming. they are surrounded by caring, highly trained professionals seeking to improve the quality of life of the individuals in their care.our four may center schools for autism and developmental disabilities in massachusetts are chapter 766-approved private schools that focus on building communication, social, behavioral, vocational, and academic skills. we base our programs on aba, which has been shown through hundreds of scientific studies to be the most effective method to teach children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities.our may center school for brain injury and neurobehavioral disorders in massachusetts serves students with a broad range of neurobehavioral challenges. these include brain injury, genetic or chromosomal disorders, seizure disorders, mood disorders, and intellectual and neurodevelopmental disorders. the school is one of only a handful of pediatric programs in the u.s. that focus on both education and rehabilitation. about half of the students who attend two of our schools (in randolph and norwood, ma) also receive residential services through community-based group homes. these services focus on helping children and adolescents strengthen and generalize independent living skills, and are designed in accordance with each child's individualized educational plan. our highly skilled staff provide 24-hour support and supervision to ensure that each child's unique needs are met.
Our centers offer home-based and center-based applied behavior analysis (aba) therapy for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (asd) and a range of special needs. home-based consultation and early intervention programs help families develop effective strategies to support their children's development in the home and community. may centers also provide consultation and professional development to public school systems to enhance services for students with learning, cognitive, and behavioral challenges. we also provide technical assistance and consultation to implement school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (pbis), promoting student achievement by improving the school's behavioral climate.
Revenue grew from $99.7M (FY2013) to $163.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
2.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$108.1M
Total liabilities
$62.0M
Net assets
$46.1M
Salaries & benefits
$130.8M
82% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $163,914,482▲9.5% | $160,496,080▲10.3% | $46,113,933▲10.3% | $108,139,602▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $149,683,465▲4.7% | $145,469,460▲3.2% | $41,805,166▲14.8% | $105,023,384▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $142,925,248▲0.7% | $140,927,016▲2.8% | $36,421,160▲9.5% | $100,707,894▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $141,934,180▲6.7% | $137,069,888▲7.1% | $33,266,381▲11.3% | $81,888,199▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $132,994,420▲1.1% | $127,960,032▼2.4% | $29,890,514▲18.7% | $79,612,880▲24.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $131,566,926▲5.3% | $131,106,202▲5.8% | $25,191,188▲0.7% | $63,879,887▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $125,003,395▲3.0% | $123,901,140▲3.3% | $25,025,129▲6.3% | $57,026,597▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $121,417,752▲2.5% | $119,981,955▲2.8% | $23,533,272▲6.6% | $57,433,082▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $118,440,945▲6.7% | $116,707,637▲6.3% | $22,073,226▲8.5% | $54,718,136▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $110,973,930▲4.2% | $109,835,464▲4.2% | $20,339,918▲5.9% | $52,901,026 | 990 |
| 2014 | $106,520,889▲6.9% | $105,443,685▲5.5% | $19,201,452▲5.8% | $52,915,982▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $99,673,988 | $99,946,591▲0.8% | $18,145,355▼0.8% | $55,959,882▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $99,164,007▼7.9% | $18,283,347▼1.6% | $59,436,791▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $107,703,543▲5.6% | $18,576,651▲0.8% | $59,090,887▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $101,987,758▲4.2% | $18,423,436▲20.1% | $59,358,662▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $97,916,250 | $15,336,200 | $51,355,624 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Lauren Solotar — $560,656 (0.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Solotar | President & Ceo | 48 | $560,656 |
| Debra Blair | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $428,429 |
| Michael Tobin | Treasurer, Cfo (until 12/28/24) | 48 | $345,034 |
| Jennifer Zarcone | Cco | 40 | $248,819 |
| Brian Carbone | Svp Adult Services | 40 | $240,547 |
| Elemi Ojeikere | Service Manager | 40 | $233,936 |
| Pamela Raymond | Svp Education Services | 40 | $222,676 |
| Robert Putnam | Clinical Executive Vp of Pbis | 40 | $216,931 |
| Samson Kalema | Program Coordinator | 40 | $195,912 |
| Tom Stanton | Sr Vp Adult Svcs | 40 | $188,998 |
| Hussein Yakubu | Direct Support | 40 | $182,019 |
| Julie Hopper | Sr Director of Hr | 40 | $170,693 |
| Natasa Vucetic | Treasurer, Cfo (as of 07/15/24) | 48 | $127,597 |
| Heather Bombard | Clerk | 48 | $81,868 |
| Don Ricciato | Director | 1 | — |
| Ikechukwu Okonkwo | Director | 1 | — |
| Joan Goldberg | Director | 1 | — |
| John Murphy | Director | 1 | — |
| John Westwood | Director | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Katz | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Connect Staffing Cape Cod LLC | Employment Consulting | $2,330,732 |
| Cm General Services | Commercial Cleaning | $1,238,621 |
| Aurora Communications LLC | Communications Consulting & Advisory Fir | $1,016,184 |
| Ne General Services Inc | Property and Landscaping | $619,687 |
| Infinity Group Us LLC | Architecture and Construction | $587,005 |
28 grants to The May Institute Inc totaling $755K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Mental health | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $32,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $19,793 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Mental health | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Milton Inc | Care access and/or to address other identified community health needs | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $31,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $22,280 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Mental health | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Milton Inc | Care access and/or to address other identified community health needs | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,050 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Mental health | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $5,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $15,080 |
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Data for The May Institute Inc (EIN 04-2197449) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.