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Paraquad Inc

EIN 23-7112449 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARAQUAD CHAMPIONS EQUITY AND INDEPENDENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH SERVICES, PARTNERSHIPS, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$12.7 million
Spending
$12.1 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
99
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$216,165, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    19 of 19 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 September 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 (5)
  1. $6.5 million spent. CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES IS A MEDICAID BASED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, ENABLING THEM TO LIVE WITH GREATER INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY, RATHER THAN A NURSING HOME. SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 309 CLIENTS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. INDEPENDENT LIVING ADULT PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 65 PARTICIPANTS. THE PEER PROGRAM OFFERED SUPPORT TO 111 PARTICIPANTS. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES WERE GIVEN TO 3,750 INDIVIDUALS. YOUTH AND FAMILY: 84 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH MONTHLY YOUTH GROUP SUMMER CAMPS, EDUCATION ADVOCACY, AND TRANSITION SERVICES. 5 PARTICIPANTS USED THE TELEPHONE ACCESS PROGRAM, AND 217 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT REUSE PROGRAM. 82 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED 60 DEMONSTRATIONS. HOME MODIFICATION CARRIES OUT MINOR HOME MODIFICATION AND RAMP CONSTRUCTION TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS CAN REMAIN SAFE IN THEIR HOMES. 145 PARTICIPANTS WERE SERVED IN THE HOME MODIFICATION PROGRAM.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE STEPHEN A. ORTHWEIN CENTER FACILITATES LIFELONG FITNESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS WHO BENEFIT FROM EXERCISING IN A SUPPORTIVE, ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE CENTER SERVED 393 PARTICIPANTS. THE CENTER HAD 14,587 CHECK-INS AND PERFORMED 4,197 ONE ON ONE PERSONAL TRAINING SESSIONS TO 148 PARTICIPANTS.
  4. $372,215 spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PARTNERS WITH PARTICIPANTS TO DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN BASED ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT GOALS. FROM ENTRY LEVEL TO PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS, JOBSEEKERS HAVE ACCESS TO PARAQUAD'S NETWORK OF EMPLOYERS WHO ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES. 17 PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATED IN THE SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM. 14 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND 8 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED RETENTION SERVICES. 79 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED CONTINUING EDUCATION SERVICES. THE CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM HAD 15 GRADUATES. THE WORK INCENTIVES PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RECEIVED 330 REFERRALS AND COUNSELED 154 PARTICIPANTS.
  5. $264,948 spent. THE PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAM WORKS WITH DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING SYSTEMS CHANGES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENT LIVING AND ELIMINATE OR AMEND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. PARAQUAD IS ALSO COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP IN THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY BY RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND MOBILIZING ADVOCATES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 October 1977.

    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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