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Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development

EIN 23-1365369 · Lancaster, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SCHREIBER CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENT (SCHREIBER) IS A NON-PROFIT PEDIATRIC FACILITY THAT PROVIDES FAMILY-CENTERED EDUCATION AND THERAPY FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS WITH DISABILITIES, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AND ACQUIRED INJURIES. WE STRIVE TO MAXIMIZE EACH CHILD'S ABILITY TO FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY AND THRIVE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$9.4 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
101
Volunteers
190
Highest pay
$224,705, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (7)
  1. $1.2 million spent. PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPPORTS CHILDREN IN IMPROVING THEIR MOVEMENT, STRENGTH, AND OVERALL FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES. OUR EXPERT PHYSICAL THERAPISTS DEVELOP PERSONALIZED PLANS TAILORED TO EACH CHILD'S SPECIFIC NEEDS, AIMING TO ENHANCE THEIR MOBILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE.DURING THEY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, PHYSICAL THERAPY PROVIDED SERVICE TO APPROXIMATELY 606 CHILDREN WHICH ACCOUNTED FOR 9,714 VISITS.
  2. $1.3 million spent. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OT) DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, SERVED APPROXIMATELY 717 CHILDREN WHICH ACCOUNTED FOR 12,194 VISITS. EACH VISIT HELPS A CHILD DEVELOP THE FINE MOTOR SKILLS NEEDED FOR ACTIVITIES IN THEIR DAILY LIVES SUCH AS PLAYING WITH TOYS, WRITING AND CUTTING WITH SCISSORS, EATING WITH UTENSILS AND DRESSING ONESELF. OT IS ALSO USED TO HELP CHILDREN ADAPT TO SENSORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRACTIONS. SCHREIBER IS ONE OF ONLY FOUR FACILITIES IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY CERTIFIED IN CONSTRAINT INDUCED MOVEMENT THERAPY (CIMT).
  3. $997,095 spent. SPEECH-LANGUAGE THERAPY (SLT) FOCUSES ON TREATING A VARIETY OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS INCLUDING DIFFICULTY WITH SPEECH-LANGUAGE DISORDERS, ARTICULATION AND HEARING LOSS. OUR THERAPISTS ALSO TREAT CHILDREN WITH FLUENCY DISORDERS, VOICE DISORDERS, AND FEEDING AND/OR SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES. IN THE PAST YEAR, SLT TREATED APPROXIMATELY 566 CHILDREN WHICH ACCOUNTED FOR 8,851 VISITS.
  4. $34,481 spent. SCHREIBER EXITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SEPTEMBER 2024. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDED SERVICE TO 24 CHILDREN, WHICH ACCOUNTED FOR 130 VISITS.
  5. $88,242 spent. S.T.A.R.S. PRESCHOOL IS OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. IT IS ONE OF JUST A FEW PRESCHOOLS BASED ON 'REVERSE MAINSTREAMING', A TERM REFERRING TO EXPANDING THE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE BOTH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN. BY PLAYING TOGETHER, CHILDREN LEARN TO UNDERSTAND, ACCEPT AND VALUE DIVERSITY. CHILDREN ARE OFFERED A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM THAT HELPS THEM REACH THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, OUR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM BROUGHT TOGETHER 10 CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR DISABILITIES WITH 29 TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS.THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS ACADEMY IS A KEYSTONE STARS 4 DESIGNATED CHILD CARE PROGRAM THAT OFFERS A SAFE, STIMULATING, AND INCLUSIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN FROM INFANCY THROUGH SCHOOL AGE. INFANT, TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS NURTURE EACH CHILD'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE PROVIDED EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION TO 7 INFANTS (AGE 0-12 MOS.), 10 TODDLERS (AGE 1-3 YEARS), AND 25 PRESCHOOLERS (AGE 3-5 YEARS).
  6. $673,669 spent. SCHREIBER OFFERS A VARIETY OF YEAR-ROUND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. OUR MOST POPULAR PROGRAMS ARE CAMP SCHREIBER AND CLUB 625.ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS ARE OFFERED IN OUR THERAPY POOL FOR CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES AND ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH SENSORY AND MOTOR CHALLENGES. OUR SWIM INSTRUCTORS ARE CERTIFIED IN THE SWIM WHISPERERS PROGRAM AND USE EACH PRIVATE SESSION TO EMPOWER CHILDREN TO BECOME CONFIDENT AND CAPABLE SWIMMERS IN A SUPPORTIVE AND ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENT.OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED BY SCHREIBER INCLUDE MUSIC THERAPY, MODERN BAND, INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, , SOCIAL SKILLS, AND RESPITE CARE.
  7. $7,044 spent. THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFERS ONGOING SUPPORT TO SCHREIBER FAMILIES THROUGH LOCAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

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 October 13, 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 May 1995.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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