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The Cerebral Palsy League Inc

EIN 22-1532195 · Cranford, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CEREBRAL PALSY LEAGUE, INC IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A VARIETY OF HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ASSIST PERSONS WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$11.9 million
Spending
$11.9 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
189
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$219,825, executive director

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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $8.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN CRANFORD, NJ. THE SCHOOL PROVIDES INTERMEDIATE AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET THE COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE MULTIPLE DISABILITIES WHICH MAY NOT BE FULLY MET WITHIN THE LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.
  2. $1.7 million spent. THE CEREBRAL PALSY LEAGUE'S ADULT SERVICE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH A WIDE RANGE OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. ELIGIBLE ADULTS MAY RECEIVE TRAINING IN BASIC VOCATIONAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS MAY CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF DAILY ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS.
  3. $761,912 spent. DAY CARETHE COME, PLAY AND LEARN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER OFFERS DAY CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN 3 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OLD. THE CENTER TAKES AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SETTING WHERE THE INDIVIDUAL AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE NEEDS OF EVERY CHILD ARE MET UNDER THE DIRECTION OF A CARING, NURTURING AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF.
  4. $938,299 spent. THE CEREBRAL PALSY LEAGUE'S KALEIDOSCOPE EARLY INTERVENTION TEAM WORKS DILIGENTLY TO ADDRESS THE VERY SPECIAL CHALLENGES OF PARENTS WHO HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THEIR CHILD HAS A SPECIAL NEED THAT MAY AFFECT HIS/HER DEVELOPMENT. THE TEAM SUPPORTS, ENCOURAGES, AND TEACHES PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS THE STRATEGIES AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO ADDRESS THESE AS EARLY IN LIFE AS POSSIBLE.

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 August 1953.

    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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