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Strawberry Fields Inc

EIN 25-1237223 · State College, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRAWBERRY FIELDS, INC. IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROMOTING THE INDIVIDUAL GROWTH OF THOSE WE SERVE. REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND AND ABILITY, WE STRIVE TO ASSIST EACH INDIVIDUAL GROW, MAKE CHOICES, AND BE A VALUED AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$11.5 million
Spending
$10.3 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
258
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$221,404, ceo

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% 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 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (4)
  1. $5.5 million spent. INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES SERVICES: STRAWBERRY FIELDS, INC. SPECIALIZES IN RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM. THE PURPOSE IS TO ACHIEVE GREATER INDEPENDENCE, CHOICE, CONTROL, AND OPPORTUNITY IN THEIR LIVES. WE STRIVE TO OFFER THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT ARE FLEXIBLE, INNOVATIVE, AND PERSON-CENTERED. ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT AND ARE ASSISTED TO LIVE A LIFE SIMILAR TO PEOPLE WITHOUT A DISABILITY SO THEY CAN MAKE MEANINGFUL LIFE CHOICES AND BE VALUED, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  2. $1.9 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SOMETIMES STRUGGLE WITH MOVING FORWARD IN THEIR RECOVERY. SFI PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS REACH THEIR GOALS FOR RECOVERY IN A WAY THAT PROMOTES WELLNESS AND TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THEIR STRENGTHS AND DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE.
  3. $676,270 spent. EARLY INTERVENTION: EARLY INTERVENTION IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORTS AND THERAPY SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. THESE SERVICES ARE FAMILY-CENTERED AND ARE DESIGNED TO REFLECT EACH FAMILY'S STRENGTHS, CONCERNS, PRIORITIES, RESOURCES, AND ROUTINES.
  4. $806,745 spent. STRAWBERRY FIELDS OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO VARYING DEGREES OF DISABILITY AND NEED WHILE PROMOTING GREATER INDEPENDENCE, SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT AND SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH PERSONALIZED SUPPORT 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 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 September 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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