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Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation

EIN 23-2953796 · King of Prussia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PATF PROVIDES FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER PENNSYLVANIANS, HELPING THEM TO ACQUIRE THE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
18.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
24
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$160,926, lending & operations dir thru march

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 64% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (1)
  1. $1.8 million spent. PENNSYLVANIA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION (PATF) IS A NON-PROFIT, STATE-ACCREDITED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI) AND PA'S ALTERNATIVE FINANCING PROGRAM, AS DESIGNATED BY THE 21ST CENTURY ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ACT, THAT PROVIDES NO-INTEREST MINI-LOANS ($100 TO $7,000) TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES AND SERVICES. PATF MAY ALSO AWARD A PARTIAL GRANT TO THOSE BORROWERS WHO MEET ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.IN ADDITION, PATF IS A CREDIT BROKER AND HAS CONTRACTED WITH FIRST BANK, UNIVEST BANK, AND WSFS BANK TO EXTEND LOW-INTEREST LOANS ($7,001 TO $60,000) FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY. PATF MAY PROVIDE A LOAN GUARANTEE (UP TO $45,000) SHOULD AN APPLICANT'S CREDIT NOT MEET TRADITIONAL LENDING STANDARDS, BUT THEY CAN DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY AND WILLINGNESS TO REPAY A LOAN. PATF STAFF PROVIDES EXTENSIVE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO PENNSYLVANIANS REGARDING OTHER POSSIBLE FUNDING SOURCES. PATF'S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND COACHING, ALL UNDERWRITING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO BORROWING, AND THE REPORTING OF REPAYMENTS TO CREDIT BUREAUS SO THAT BORROWERS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL CREDIT WORTHINESS.

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 August 1998.

    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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