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Paladin Inc

EIN 35-6076798 · Michigan City, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION IS TO PROVIDE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN ORDER TO ASSIST THEM IN ENHANCING THEIR DAILY LIVES. WE PROVIDE HABILITATION SERVICES, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES BASED ON INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PLANS.

Income
$20.0 million
Spending
$19.0 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
403
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$119,147, president/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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (5)
  1. $5.2 million spent. DAY SERVICES IS A COMBINATION OF ALL DAY PROGRAMMING. DAY SERVICES INCLUDES ADULT DAY ACTIVITIES AND HABILITATION SERVICES, CREATIVE CONCEPTS (ART & MUSIC), COMPUTER LAB, AND COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES. HABILITATION FOCUSES ON DAILY LIVING SKILLS TRAINING AND INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS USED THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO MAXIMIZE THE INDIVIDUALS POTENTIAL. COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING IS ALSO UTILIZED. BASIC NEEDS, SUCH AS TOILETING, FEEDING, AND STIMULATION, ARE ADDRESSED IN ALL PROGRAMS AS NEEDED. COMPUTER LAB SERVICES CONSISTS OF INTEGRATING TRAINING ON COMPUTERS, WITH PROGRAMS SUCH AS WORD PROCESSING, SPREADSHEETS, INTERNET USE, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT MAY BE USED TO ENHANCE SKILLS. CREATIVE CONCEPTS INCLUDES ART AND MUSIC APPRECIATION.
  2. $6.5 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THEIR HOME SETTINGS SUPERVISION AND STRUCTURE TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PER DAY. PALADIN STAFF SUPERVISE THE LIVING SITUATION AND ASSIST WITH DAILY LIVING SKILLS ACTIVITIES.
  3. $4.3 million spent. THE INFANT CARE PROGRAM WELCOMES LITTLE ONES FROM SIX WEEKS TO FIRST STEPS. THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS PARENTS TO RETURN TO WORK AFTER THE BIRTH OF THEIR NEWBORN. PRE-SCHOOL AND PRE-K CHILDREN CONTINUE TO LEARN SELF-CARE, EARLY LITERACY, AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS THROUGH FUN ACTIVITIES. THREE QUALIFIED CHILD CAREGIVERS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE 14 TODDLERS TO TRANSITION INTO THEIR PRESCHOOL-HOOD. CHILDREN USE ALL OF THEIR SENSES AS THEY LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE HEAD START PROMOTES SCHOOL READINESS FOR CHILDREN, AGES THREE TO FIVE, IN LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BY OFFERING EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, HEALTH, SOCIAL, AND OTHER SERVICES. HEAD START PROGRAMS ENHANCE THE SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND ACTIVELY ENGAGE FAMILIES IN THEIR CHILDRENS LEARNING SO THAT CHILDREN WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN KINDERGARTEN.
  4. $1.0 million spent. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO CLIENTS TO/FROM PALADIN, INC. WHEN OTHER TRANSPORTATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY INDIVIDUALS TO/FROM DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS AND QUALIFIED COMMUNITY INDIVIDUALS.
  5. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED TO CLIENTS TO/FROM 1023289. 0. 507813.

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 1968.

    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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