Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support adults with developmental disabilities to lead a fuller life through education.
- Income
- $15.0 million
- Spending
- $13.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 6.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 65%
- Employees
- 214
- Volunteers
- 163
- Highest pay
- $185,792, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 18% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 24% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 22 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $9.9 million spent. Find-A-Way and Margaret B. Geier Apartment Communities: Located in Oakley and Kennedy Heights, respectively, each building has 39 individual units (78 total), many of which are fully accessible. The units are subsidized and designed for independent living with onsite management and supports. Through support coordination or direct support, LADD served all 78 individuals in FY 2024. Located in Oakley and Kennedy Heights, respectively, each building has 39 individual units (78 total), many of which are fully accessible. The units are subsidized and designed for independent living with onsite management and supports. Through support coordination or direct support, LADD served all 78 individuals in FY 2024.LADD provides community supports for adults with developmental disabilities in their own home. These supports offer those served opportunities to learn and strengthen independent living skills, including how to access different services in the community. LADD served a total of 26 individuals in FY 2024.Smart Homes: LADD owned or licensed homes are staffed with in-person support and remote support powered by Smart Living Systems. Homes are state-of-the-art technology enabled homes, in walkable neighborhoods, close to bus stops and sidewalks that lead to places where people can shop and work. These homes are in clusters of three or more within a five-minute drive for in-person staff. The level and type of staffingremote and/or in-person--for each house is determined by Individual Service Plans (ISP) developed for each person that addresses support needs and ensure their health and safety while living in the community. LADD served a total of 20 individuals in FY 2024.HLADD (Shared Living & Respite Services): Provides residential settings that support adults with developmental disabilities to reach his/her goals by living with a family/person in a typical home environment. All providers are certified to offer services through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. Respite services are provided for planned or emergency temporary care and support; these services occur in a shared-living provider's home to provide a short-term break to primary caregivers. LADD served a total of 63 individuals in FY 2024SOAR (Services for the Ownership and Acquisition of Residences): Helps adults with developmental disabilities find a place to live and navigate the Housing Choice Voucher program (a federal housing program that assists low-income individuals and families afford housing in the private market). As the preferred community partner for adults with developmental disabilities with Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority, SOAR provides: (1) streamlined housing choice voucher process for new applicants, (2) support to maintain participation in housing choice voucher, (3)facilitation of the annual recertification process, (4) client-landlord mediation and (5) support to ensure housing voucher program compliance. LADD served a total of 432 individuals in FY 2024Senior Living at Victory Parkway: Adults with developmental disabilities are living longer, healthier, more meaningful lives; yet, traditional nursing facilities lack staff trained in the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Senior Living at Victory Parkway offers support for dementia and memory care, health and wellness services, nursing services as well as modified services and living environments to meet aging needs for people 55 and older. The campus is under renovation and will have the capacity to serve 22 individuals once completed. LADD served a total of 10 individuals in FY 2024. Remote Supports: Powered by LADD's proprietary and award-winning Smart Living Systems. We utilize customized smart home technology as well as wearable devices to create customized, predictive supports that help people with developmental disabilities live more independent lives. Remote supports are designed to be predictive, rather than reactive, and is staffed locally by LADD. LADD served a total of 41 individuals in FY 2024
- $138,797 spent. Supported Employment: LADD partners with individuals on job placement, training and follow-along coaching. LADD also provides employer resources and educates potential empowers about the benefits of hiring people with DD, including increased retention rates and reduced training costs. LADD served a total of 70 individuals in FY 2024.
- $242,217 spent. Community Connections: Reduce isolation while building social confidence and physical stamina. We provide opportunities for participants to learn and strengthen life and communication skills, build confidence through decision making, and explore their own likes and dislikes. Experiences range from adventure trips to volunteering to cooking classes. Program runs 7days/week with small groups of 4-5 people. LADD served a total of 65 individuals in FY 2024.Health & Wellness: Health and wellness is one of LADD's six values. We believe that an active, healthy lifestyle is critical to fulfilling one's potential. Program provides people we serve a multitude of exclusive options to focus on wellness, such as weekly classes, professional consultations, and community partnerships. LADD served a total of 79 individuals in 2024.
- $368,772 spent. Smart Living Systems by LADD: Partners with providers implement scalable, policy-compliant remote support models that work, empowering independence for people served and equipping staff to deliver efficient, tech-enable supports. SLS served a total of 52 individuals in FY 2024.LADD works with ShiftAbility to expand capacity of community-based services supporting independence for people with cognitive disabilities across the globe, using remote supports and the Smart Living model performing consulting services to allow agencies to provide remote supports.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1976.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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