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Shadowfax Corporation

EIN 23-2368549 · York, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE A LEADER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH OUR DEDICATED TEAM, WE PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE IN DEVELOPING SKILLS TO LIVE AND THRIVE WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$15.6 million
Spending
$16.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
358
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$193,964, 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 31 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 (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (2)
  1. $10.9 million spent. WE BELIEVE ALL PEOPLE SHOULD BE ABLE TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS AND HAVE ACCESS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES. OUR DEDICATED TEAM SUPPORTS PEOPLE IN ESTABLISHING A HOME. THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS LICENSES THE HOMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 6400 AND CHAPTER 6100 REGULATIONS. SERVICES WE PROVIDE ARE GUIDED BY THE PHILOSOPHY OF EVERYDAY LIVES. THE BASIS OF THIS PHILOSOPHY IS TO ENSURE THE INDIVIDUALS ARE PAVING THEIR OWN WAY IN EVERY ASPECT OF THEIR LIVES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TEACHING SKILLS THAT HELP EACH INDIVIDUAL SERVED TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDEPENDENCE IN A WARM AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM HAS 59 INDIVIDUALS THAT RESIDE IN ONE OF OUR 20 RESIDENTIAL HOMES.
  2. $3.8 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS: OUR EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS PROGRAM COMBINES INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE PAID, MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE JOB SEARCH PROCESS TO ENSURE INDIVIDUALS EARN A COMPETITIVE WAGE AT A JOB THAT MATCHES THEIR INTEREST, AND TRAINING THAT LEADS TO SUCCESS. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 12 PEOPLE BEING SUPPORTED IN JOBS IN THE YORK COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY SUPPORTS: SHADOWFAX UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY, HAVING A VALUED SOCIAL ROLE, MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY, AND HAVING ONE'S RIGHTS AS A CITIZEN FULLY RESPECTED. WORKING TOGETHER WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, CONTINUALLY SEEKING MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE TO FLOURISH. DAY SUPPORTS: OUR DAY PROGRAM IS FOR ADULTS WHO WANT TO LEARN NEW SKILLS, CONNECT IN THE COMMUNITY, GROW INDIVIDUALLY, AND ACHIEVE PERSONAL SUCCESS. IN ADDITION TO VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF RECREATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE FUN AND FULFILLING DAYS IN A COMFORTABLE, FRIENDLY, STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 60 PEOPLE IN THIS PROGRAM. SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM: WE OFFER PREVOCATIONAL TRAINING SUPPORTS WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. WE PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY, PRODUCTIVITY, AND WORK TOLERANCE CONSISTENT WITH EACH PERSON'S STRENGTHS, INTERESTS AND ABILITIES. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 80 PEOPLE IN THIS PROGRAM.

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 September 1986.

    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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