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Helena Devereux Foundation

EIN 30-0034707 · Villanova, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HELENA DEVEREUX FOUNDATION (HDF) IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE DEVEREUX FOUNDATION D/B/A DEVEREUX ADVANCED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (DEVEREUX) AND ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES. HDF IS A PENNSYLVANIA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WHICH HOLDS AND INVESTS CERTAIN ASSETS TO BENEFIT DEVEREUX AND ITS PROGRAMS. DEVEREUX CHANGES LIVES BY UNLOCKING AND NURTURING HUMAN POTENTIAL FOR PEOPLE WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, OR COGNITIVE DIFFERENCES. AT DEVEREUX, WE INTEGRATE THE LATEST SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL ADVANCEMENTS WITH TIME-TESTED PHILOSOPHIES AND COMPASSIONATE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL, EFFECTIVE, AND EFFICIENT CARE, MAKING A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SERVE, AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. WE HELP CHANGE LIVES FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM, INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, SPECIALTY MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, AND CHILD WELFARE CONCERNS, WHILE SUPPORTING THE GOOD SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH OF ALL PEOPLE.A SPENDING RULE APPROVAL IS APPLIED UNDER WHICH IS EQUIVALENT TO APPR

Income
$13.8 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 100%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$871,262, president and ceo, trustee

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 62% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs.

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 (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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.

  • 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. $5.2 million spent. Helena Devereux Foundation (HDF) invests funds and uses the earnings from these investments to further Devereux and its affiliated entities' mission of providing high-quality services to children, adults and families with special needs.

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 April 2002.

    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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