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Elija School

EIN 20-5296438 · Levittown, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 240 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE SCHOOL'S MISSION IS TO CREATE HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, THEIR FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE UTILIZING THE MOST EFFECTIVE, SCIENTIFICALLY-VALIDATED EDUCATIONAL AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE. WE VALUE THE INDIVIDUALITY OF OUR STUDENTS AND DESIGN EACH PROGRAM ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH CHILD IN ORDER TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE AND TRUE SENSE OF WELL BEING. WE BELIEVE THAT EACH CHILD HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH AND THE RIGHT TO THIS CARE AND SUPPORT.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
17.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
103
Volunteers
103
Highest pay
$249,933, ceo

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 240 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 (1)
  1. $3.2 million spent. THE ELIJA SCHOOL PROVIDES A CONTINUOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM, CREATING APPROPRIATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING AND INTERACTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR MAINSTREAM COMMUNITIES. THE SCHOOL SERVES INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH DISTINCTIVE QUALITY IN EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES. THE SCHOOL USES THE BEST CLINICAL PRACTICES AND BELIEVES EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO EFFECTIVE TREATMENT; IT IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE MOST EFFECTIVE INDIVIDUALIZED INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR EACH CHILD AND TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING THAT CAN POSSIBLY BE ACHIEVED.

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 August 2007.

    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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