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Developmental and Disability Services of Lebanon Valley

EIN 23-1645462 · Lebanon, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF DEVELOPMENT AND DISABILITY SERVICES OF LEBANON VALLEY IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES TO LEAD MORE PRODUCTIVE, SATISFYING, AND INDEPENDENT LIVES.

Income
$879,280
Spending
$890,227
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
22
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$106,552, executive di

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 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 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    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 (3)
  1. $464,007 spent. ADULT SERVICES JOB COACHING - PROVIDES TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES ON THE JOB SITE, AS OPPOSED TO TRADITIONAL FACILITY BASED TRAINING. INDIVIDUALS ACQUIRE, LEARN, AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY BASED EMPLOYMENT. IN HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT - PROVIDES ONE TO ONE TRAINING TO ASSIST AN INDIVIDUAL IN LEARNING SKILLS TO FUNCTION MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. SKILLS SUCH AS GROCERY SHOPPING, COOKING, LAUNDRY AND BANKING ARE TAUGHT. COMPANION SERVICES- PROVIDES ONE TO ONE NON-MEDICAL CARE, SOCIALIZATION AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY. BRAVE ART - OFFERS CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO USE ART TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND CELEBRATE THE CREATIVITY OF ALL. ARTWORK PRODUCED IS DISPLAYED AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS. ADULT SERVICES JOB COACHING - PROVIDES TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES ON THE JOB SITE, AS OPPOSED TO TRADITIONAL FACILITY BASED TRAINING. INDIVIDUALS ACQUIRE, LEARN, AND MAINTAIN COMMUNITY BASED EMPLOYMENT. IN HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT - PROVIDES ONE TO ONE TRAINING TO ASSIST AN INDIVIDUAL IN LEARNING SKILLS TO FUNCTION MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. SKILLS SUCH AS GROCERY SHOPPING, COOKING, LAUNDRY AND BANKING ARE TAUGHT. COMPANION SERVICES- PROVIDES ONE TO ONE NON-MEDICAL CARE, SOCIALIZATION AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY. BRAVE ART - OFFERS CLASSES FOR INDIVIDUALS TO USE ART TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND CELEBRATE THE CREATIVITY OF ALL. ARTWORK PRODUCED IS DISPLAYED AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS.
  2. $245,686 spent. CHILD SERVICES SPECIAL INSTRUCTION - PROVIDES INFANTS AND TODDLER ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THE CHILD TO COMMUNICATE THEIR NEEDS AND WANTS AND TO INTERACT WITH THEIR FAMILY AND PEERS. PHYSICAL THERAPY - INSTRUCTS THE FAMILY ON HOW TO CARRY, POSITION, AND PLAY WITH THEIR CHILD AND EDUCATES THE FAMILY IN GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND EXPECTATIONS FOR EACH DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE. SPEECH THERAPY- PROVIDES SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY- ASSISTS CHILDREN TO LEARN TO USE THEIR HANDS FOR SPECIFIC TASKS, SUCH AS DRESSING, PLAYING WITH A TOY, OR AND EATING RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. - PROVIDES SPECIALIZED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING BOWLING, SOCCER, AND AN AUTISM SOCIAL SKILLS CLASS. SUMMER STARS DAY CAMP - PROVIDES SUMMER DAY CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-17. CHILD SERVICES SPECIAL INSTRUCTION - PROVIDES INFANTS AND TODDLER ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THE CHILD TO COMMUNICATE THEIR NEEDS AND WANTS AND TO INTERACT WITH THEIR FAMILY AND PEERS. PHYSICAL THERAPY - INSTRUCTS THE FAMILY ON HOW TO CARRY, POSITION, AND PLAY WITH THEIR CHILD AND EDUCATES THE FAMILY IN GROSS MOTOR DEVELOPMENT AND EXPECTATIONS FOR EACH DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE. SPEECH THERAPY- PROVIDES SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF THREE. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY- ASSISTS CHILDREN TO LEARN TO USE THEIR HANDS FOR SPECIFIC TASKS, SUCH AS DRESSING, PLAYING WITH A TOY, OR AND EATING RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. - PROVIDES SPECIALIZED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING BOWLING, SOCCER, AND AN AUTISM SOCIAL SKILLS CLASS. SUMMER STARS DAY CAMP - PROVIDES SUMMER DAY CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-17.
  3. $58,704 spent. ADVOCACY SERVICES ELKS HOME SERVICE NURSE - PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND IN HOME MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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 1970.

    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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