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Chapel Haven Schleifer Center

EIN 06-0925031 · New Haven, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHAPEL HAVEN SCHLEIFER CENTER, INC. PROVIDES LIFELONG INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND SOCIAL DISABILITIES, EMPOWERING THEM TO LIVE INDEPENDENT AND SELF-DETERMINED LIVES.

Income
$11.7 million
Spending
$13.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
213
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$187,280, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $4.4 million spent. TUITION PROGRAMS AT CHAPEL HAVEN SCHLEIFER CENTER ARE TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS 18-30 YEARS OF AGE WITH MILD DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GUIDING THEM BEYOND THE SCHOOL YEARS INTO A MORE FULFILLING AND INDEPENDENT ADULTHOOD. UTILIZING A LIFE SKILLS MODEL IN STATE-OF-THE-ART RESIDENTIAL AND CLASSROOM SETTINGS, STUDENTS ENJOY 24/7 STAFF OVERSIGHT AS THEY ENGAGE WITH CURRICULUMS FOCUSED ON INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, SOCIAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS, VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS.
  2. $5.0 million spent. THE SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHSC GRADUATES RESIDING IN THE NEW HAVEN AREA WHO HAVE MASTERED SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH LIMITED PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT. EACH INDIVIDUAL IS ASSIGNED A SUPPORT COORDINATOR, WHO PROVIDES ONGOING LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION, CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY. IN ADDITION, THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS OFTEN WORK WITH GRADUATES TO PROVIDE A BROAD AND HOLISTIC SERVICE PLAN TAILORED TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.
  3. $1.4 million spent. ASAT PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR ADULTS 18-30 YEARS OF AGE WITH A DIAGNOSIS INCLUDING: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER FORMERLY KNOWN AS ASPERGER SYNDROME, SOCIAL COMMUNICATION AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING DISORDERS, AND NONVERBAL LEARNING DISABILITIES. IT IS A HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM, WHEREBY EACH ADULT'S CURRICULUM JOURNEY IS STRUCTURED ACCORDING TO THEIR STRENGTHS AND ABILITIES IN THE AREAS OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, SOCIAL COMMUNICATION, VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND/OR SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE, AND SELF-DETERMINATION SKILLS. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP DEVELOP SKILLS FOR APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATION AND USE OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION, RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE SKILLS, AND AIDING THE INDIVIDUAL TO IDENTIFY THEIR OWN EMOTIONS, NEEDS, INTERESTS, AND VALUES AS WELL AS TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THEIR CURRICULUM, ADULTS MAY MOVE INTO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH FOLLOW-UP SERVICES BY A SUPPORT COORDINATOR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1973.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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