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Hattie Larlham Center for Children With Disabilities

EIN 34-0963865 · Mantua, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BECAUSE WE BELIEVE LIFE IS SACRED, HATTIE LARLHAM ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUR COMMITMENT TO COMFORT, JOY AND ACHIEVEMENT.

Income
$84.7 million
Spending
$75.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
1,252
Volunteers
266
Highest pay
$402,224, ceo, assistant secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% 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 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 25

    12 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 December 31, 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. $30.5 million spent. NORTH EAST OHIO CENTER & ICF GROUP HOMES - PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE THAT PROMOTES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR 164 CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH HIGH QUALITY MEDICAL AND NURSING CARE, SUPPORTED BY RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS, ALLIED THERAPIES AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES, THE INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCE A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE, DESPITE THEIR FRAGILE CONDITIONS. HABILITATION PROGRAMS DELIVERED BY HIGHLY TRAINED DIRECT CARE STAFF ASSIST THE INDIVIDUALS TO ATTAIN THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING IN ALL ASPECTS OF SELF-CARE AND INDEPENDENCE. RECREATION ASSISTANTS, AND THE MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO GENEROUSLY GIVE UP THEIR TIME TO BEFRIEND OUR RESIDENTS, SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY OUTINGS AND EVENTS. (EXPENSES $ 1,142,230 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0)(REVENUE $ 2,302,781) ALL OTHER PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT AREAS.
  2. $22.9 million spent. CENTRAL OHIO - PROVIDE IN-HOME SUPPORT TO OVER 164 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR IN ONE OF CENTRAL OHIO'S 13 LICENSED HOMES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS INDIVIDUALS ARE ENSURED TO BE HEALTHY AND HAPPY IN THEIR HOMES AND ENGAGED IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE ADVENTURES DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES DAYTIME RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO APPROXIMATELY 70 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE DAHLBERG GIBSON LEARNING CENTER, AN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM, SERVED 99 CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF ONE TO FIVE. CHILDREN EXPERIENCED INCREASED ENGAGEMENT, IMPROVED COMMUNICATIONS, INCREASED SELF-REGULATION AND IMPROVED MOTOR SKILLS. FRANKLIN COUNTY RECREATION SERVES APPROXIMATELY 150 INDIVIDUALS WITH EVENING AND WEEKEND ACTIVITIES. THE DISCOVERY AND TRANSITION TO WORK PROGRAMS SERVED 98 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR.
  3. $12.4 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - PROVIDES SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT AND JOB TRAINING OPTIONS TO ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES DURING EACH STEP OF THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS. THE SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES WHERE INDIVIDUALS INTERACT WITH THE COMMUNITY AND RECEIVE THE ONGOING 24/7 RESIDENTIAL CARE AND SUPPORT AT 12 HOMES. CONSTANT COMPANIONS SERVE THE DAY HABILITATION / ACTIVITY NEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 169 INDIVIDUALS AT 7 LOCATIONS WITH PROFOUND DISABILITIES AND MEDICALLY FRAGILE CONDITIONS. PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND LEARNING NEEDS ARE ADDRESSED EVERY DAY. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS SERVED. FOSTER CARE SERVICES AND NURSING SERVICES AT COUNTY BOARD OF DD ARE PROVIDED. (EXPENSES $ 1,142,230 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0)(REVENUE $ 2,302,781) ALL OTHER PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT AREAS.
  4. $1.1 million spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT AREAS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 December 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 March 1964.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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