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EIN 23-7315182 · Harrisburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PAR ID/A FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF ITS MEMBERS TO PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES TO PENNSYLVANIANS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY AND/OR AUTISM.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 77%
Employees
10
Volunteers
956
Highest pay
$450,693, president &

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $1.6 million spent. EDUCATION/PROGRAM - PAR ID/A FOUNDATION DISSEMINATES INFORMATION, ANALYSES, RESEARCH, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES RELATED TO AUTISM AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES IN PENNSYLVANIA. PAR ID/A FOUNDATION DEVELOPS AND CONVENES CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND REGULARLY-SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. ACCESS TO RESOURCES - PAR ID/A FOUNDATION ISSUES PUBLICATIONS VIA MAIL TO A DIRECT MAILING LIST OF PENNSYLVANIA SERVICE PROVIDER MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE THE MAJORITY OF THE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS IN PENNSYLVANIA FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH AUTISM OR WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY IN PENNSYLVANIA. PAR ID/A FOUNDATION MAIL IS ALSO SENT TO BUSINESS ASSOCIATES THAT INCLUDE A WIDE VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH PAR ID/A FOUNDATION MEMBERS, SUCH AS CONSULTANTS, BANKS, INSURANCE PROVIDERS, LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING FIRMS. PROVIDERS AND ASSOCIATES THEN DISSEMINATE PAR ID/A FOUNDATION MAIL THROUGHOUT THEIR ORGANIZATIONS TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PENNSYLVANIANS. THE PAR ID/A FOUNDATION WEBSITE, WWW.PAR.NET, PROVIDES FREE ONLINE ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO RECEIVE SERVICES AS WELL AS LINKS TO RELEVANT PA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS WEBSITES. ACCESS TO RESOURCES - PAR ID/A FOUNDATION ISSUES PUBLICATIONS VIA MAIL TO A DIRECT MAILING LIST OF PENNSYLVANIA SERVICE PROVIDER MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE THE MAJORITY OF THE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS IN PENNSYLVANIA FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH AUTISM OR WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY IN PENNSYLVANIA. PAR ID/A FOUNDATION MAIL IS ALSO SENT TO BUSINESS ASSOCIATES THAT INCLUDE A WIDE VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH PAR ID/A FOUNDATION MEMBERS, SUCH AS CONSULTANTS, BANKS, INSURANCE PROVIDERS, LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING FIRMS. PROVIDERS AND ASSOCIATES THEN DISSEMINATE PAR ID/A FOUNDATION MAIL THROUGHOUT THEIR ORGANIZATIONS TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PENNSYLVANIANS. THE PAR ID/A FOUNDATION WEBSITE, WWW.PAR.NET, PROVIDES FREE ONLINE ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO RECEIVE SERVICES AS WELL AS LINKS TO RELEVANT PA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS WEBSITES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1974.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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