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Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation

EIN 13-4281183 · Lancaster, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LANCASTER-LEBANON EDUCATION FOUNDATION (LLEF) PROVIDES FINANCIAL OR OTHER SUPPORT FOR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, AND EXISTING PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN, STUDENTS, AND ADULT LEARNERS WITHIN LANCASTER-LEBANON INTERMEDIATE UNIT 13 (IU13) AND/OR ITS MEMBER SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

Income
$104,714
Spending
$108,557
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$296,523, trustee

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    7 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $10,257 spent. COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT - LLEF ACTED AS FISCAL AGENT FOR A COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT FROM THE UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY, WHICH HELPS IU13'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDE PROGRAMMING FOR LOCAL REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS, SPECIFICALLY CULTURAL NAVIGATION SERVICES AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR REFUGEES IN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $11,316 spent. EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION GRANTS - GRANT AWARDS TO IU13 STAFF TO FOSTER EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION OR SUPPORT A CREATIVE PROJECT WITHIN IU13 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
  3. $1,378 spent. COMMUNITYAID FOUNDATION GRANT - LLEF ACTED AS FISCAL AGENT FOR A COMMUNITYAID FOUNDATION GRANT, WHICH HELPS IU13 SOCIAL WORKERS PROVIDE BASIC NECESSITIES TO IU13 STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  4. $72,855 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION / STUDENT ASSISTANCE (32,364) - SUPPORT FOR ADULTS, FAMILIES,AND YOUTH TO HELP THEM MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS, SUCH AS ATTAINING A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA, IMPROVING FLUENCY IN ENGLISH, GAINING U.S. CITIZENSHIP, AND/OR STRENGTHENING JOB SKILLS. REFUGEE CENTER (1,509) - SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS SERVED THROUGH IU13 COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO HELP THEM ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES. SOCIAL WORK FUND / SEASON OF HOPE (34,464) - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IU13 SOCIAL WORKERS, RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES OF IU13 STUDENTS WHO NEED CLOTHING, FOOD, DIAPERS, AND OTHER NECESSITIES. ECSES & IS PROGRAM SUPPORT (4,518) - SUPPORT FOR PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES BY IU13'S SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES PROGRAMS.
  5. COMMUNITY EDUCATION / STUDENT ASSISTANCE (32,364) - SUPPORT FOR ADULTS, FAMILIES,AND YOUTH TO HELP THEM MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS, SUCH AS ATTAINING A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA, IMPROVING FLUENCY IN ENGLISH, GAINING U.S. CITIZENSHIP, AND/OR STRENGTHENING JOB SKILLS. REFUGEE CENTER (1,509) - SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS SERVED THROUGH IU13 COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO HELP THEM ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES. SOCIAL WORK FUND / SEASON OF HOPE (34,464) - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IU13 SOCIAL WORKERS, RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES OF IU13 STUDENTS WHO NEED CLOTHING, FOOD, DIAPERS, AND OTHER NECESSITIES. ECSES & IS PROGRAM SUPPORT (4,518) - SUPPORT FOR PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES BY IU13'S SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES PROGRAMS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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