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Royer Greaves School for Blind

EIN 23-1401567 · Paoli, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 86 cents.

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

What it says it does

ROYER-GREAVES SCHOOL FOR BLIND IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING AND ENHANCING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND/OR BLIND AND ARE DIAGNOSED WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE A RICH AND MEANINGFUL LIFE.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
121
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$104,725, executive director (thru 5/25)

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: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 86 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $3.0 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENT: THE CONTINUOUS 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES ADULTS AGE 21 THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS, UNDER THE 6400 REGULATIONS, LICENSES THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. ROYER-GREAVES OPERATES FOUR COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (HOMES) IN LOCATIONS THAT INCLUDE KING OF PRUSSIA, DREXEL HILL, SPRINGFIELD, AND ASTON. THE PROGRAM SERVES 13 INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH VALUABLE AND DESIRED ENGAGEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL DAILY LIFE SO THAT THEY MAY EXPERIENCE BEING PARTICIPATORY AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS.
  2. $2.5 million spent. EDUCATION: ROYER-GREAVES SCHOOL FOR BLIND IS LICENSED AS AN APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND IS A PRIVATE ACADEMIC SCHOOL BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM, WHICH SERVES 21 CLIENTS, IS A DAY PROGRAM THAT SERVES CHILDREN AGES 4.5 THROUGH 21 WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND AND HAVE AN ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSIS. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH INDIVIDUALIZED AND SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING TO ENHANCE THEIR LIFE AND BUILD ON SKILLS THAT WILL AFFORD THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME FUNCTIONING AND PARTICIPATORY CITIZENS IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY. THE FOCUS OF OUR PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IS TO EXPAND PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, AND VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $1.0 million spent. ADULT DAY PROGRAM: THE ATF PROGRAM IS FOR ADULTS AGES 21 THROUGH THE LIFE SPAN WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND MAY BE VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR BLIND. THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS, UNDER THE 2380 REGULATIONS, LICENSES THE ATF PROGRAM. THE ATF PROGRAM PROVIDES DAY SERVICES, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FROM 8:30 AM TO 3:30 PM, TO 23 INDIVIDUALS BY AFFORDING THEM VALUABLE AND DESIRED ENGAGEMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITY AND PERSONAL DAILY LIFE SO THAT THEY MAY EXPERIENCE BEING PARTICIPATORY AND CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS. IN THE DAY PROGRAM INDIVIDUALS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN MUSIC THERAPY SESSIONS, ENJOY RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE PURSUITS, RELAX THROUGH SENSORY STIMULI, SWIM, DO ARTS AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES, EXPERIENCE HORTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES, ATTEND MONTHLY PET PLAY DAY SESSIONS WITH A LOCAL PET SHELTER AND GO ON A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY OUTINGS.
  4. $309,083 spent. LIFESHARING AND RESPITE: LIFESHARING IS A RESIDENTIAL OPTION MATCHING ADULTS WHO CANNOT LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITH PEOPLE WHO OPEN THEIR HOMES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SHARE THEIR LIVES. THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS, UNDER THE 6500 REGULATIONS, LICENSES THIS PROGRAM. RESPITE IS A SERVICE PROVIDED ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS TO RELIEVE THOSE PERSONS NORMALLY PROVIDING CARE. THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED IN LICENSED 6400 HOMES.

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 March 1947.

    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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