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Martha Lloyd School Inc

EIN 24-0798830 · Troy, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 38% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO OFFER INDIVIDUALIZED OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO MAXIMIZE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
38%
Reserves
17.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 55%
Employees
20
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$164,926, president/ceo - through august 2024

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    38% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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. $1.1 million spent. MARTHA LLOYD SCHOOL, INC. OWNS PROPERTY THAT IT LEASES TO CONTROLLED ENTITIES AND PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO THESE CONTROLLED ENTITIES. THROUGH ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES, PROVIDING LIVING ARRANGEMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE NOT CAPABLE OF LIVING INDEPENDENTLY. THE AGE OF THE PERSON IS NOT RESTRICTED. MANY ELDERLY PERSONS LIVE IN MARTHA LLOYD RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS, SOME IN SPECIALLY DESIGNATED HOUSING THAT ALLOWS THEM TO STAY UNTIL END OF LIFE. PERSONS UNDER AGE 15 ARE NOT ENCOURAGED TO MOVE INTO RESIDENTIAL ARRANGEMENTS IF THEY HAVE VIABLE FAMILIES. ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN PERSONS ARE SERVICED IN THESE PROGRAMS. THROUGH ITS CONTROLLED ENTITIES, PROVIDING TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE INCLUDE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND SCHOOL TO WORK TRANSITION. ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY PERSONS ARE SERVED IN THESE PROGRAMS. SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO ELDERLY PERSONS, BOTH NON-HANDICAPPED AND HANDICAPPED. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE OLDER ADULT DAY CARE SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND SENIOR CENTER SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS WITHOUT HANDICAPS. TWENTY THREE PERSONS ARE SERVED IN THESE PROGRAMS.

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 July 1938.

    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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