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Setebaid Services Inc

EIN 23-2979076 · Winfield, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Setebaid Services, a not-for-profit organization, enhances the quality of life for people with diabetes and their families by (1) educating those with diabetes and their families to accept their condition and maintain good glycemic control while living normal, healthy lives; and by, (2) educating healthcare professionals and training future healthcare professionals to effectively manage and treat people with diabetes; and by (3) encouraging diabetes research.

Income
$724,199
Spending
$610,598
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
3
Volunteers
127
Highest pay
$86,935, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% 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 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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

    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 December 31, 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. $243,773 spent. The Harrisburg Diabetic Youth Camp (HDYC) was held in Mifflinburg, PA from July 13- 19, 2025 for ages 7-13. It met its mission by training campers excellent diabetesmanagement skills and reducing diabetes-related stress often leading to depression in youth living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). The campers enjoyed meetingothers with T1D, which ended their social isolation, while enjoying normal camp activities like arts and crafts, sports, archery, boating, gaga ball, kick ball, volleyball,basketball, soccer, and an outdoor dance. In addition, The HDYC met its mission by training over 10 future healthcare professionals how to work with patients livingwith T1D.
  2. $199,345 spent. Camp Setebaid, a Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) summer camp for teens with diabetes heldCamp Setebaid at Mount Luther for ages 7-14. The camp trained campers excellent diabetes management skills and reduced their diabetes-related distress which often leads to depression in youth living with diabetes. The camp also trained over 10 future healthcare providers how to manage T1D in patients. The campers enjoyed meeting others with T1D while swimming, boating, playing gaga, kickball, basketball, disc golf, or shooting at the archery range. The camp also provided respite for the campers families.
  3. $148,866 spent. The Camp Setebaid Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program is a Leadership Training Program which trains 16 & 17 year-olds Leadership skills and trains them to be future diabetes camp counselors. The CIT program developed leadership skills, taught child psychology, basic life support, educational program planning, and how toeffectively work with youth. CITs master skills like outdoor living, water safety, teaching arts & crafts, leading sports or group games, leading camp songs, and planning camp ceremonies. The goal of the program was to develop ultimate camp counselors who created incredible memories with campers while learning excellent diabetes management.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 December 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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