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Richard L Shorkey Education and Rehabilitation Center

EIN 74-1143063 · Beaumont, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SHORKEY CENTER SPECIALIZES IN EFFECTIVE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOCUSING ON CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
5.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
70
Volunteers
143
Highest pay
$13,077, executive di

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $995,527 spent. THE CENTER PROVIDES PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WHO WERE BORN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES OR WHO DEVELOP DISABILITIES AS THE RESULT OF DISEASE OR INJURY. THE CHILDREN DEVELOP APPROPRIATE MOTOR FUNCTIONING AND SKILLS THAT ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES AT HOME AND SCHOOL. THE THERAPISTS ALSO WORK WITH PARENTS TO THEY CAN CONTINUE THE EXERCISES AT HOME TO MAXIMIZE THE BENEFITS.
  2. $296,490 spent. THE CENTER EMPLOYS SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN TO IMPROVE SKILLS THAT ALLOW THEM TO COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY OR WHO HAVE ORAL MOTOR PROBLEMS CAUSING EATING AND SWALLOWING DIFFICULTIES.
  3. $755,061 spent. THE CENTER PROVIDES APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH AN AUTISM DIAGNOSIS. CHILDREN RECEIVE FULL-DAY 1:1 THERAPY BY BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA). GOALS ARE IMPLEMENTED TO ADDRESS SOCIAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS. PARENT TRAINING IS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION TO THE HOME ENVIRONMENT.
  4. $74,696 spent. INSTRUCTION JUNCTION PRESCHOOL WORKS WITH CHILDREN AGES TWO TO FIVE YEARS TO PREPARE THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY WHEN THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 10. CHILDREN IN THE PRESCHOOL WHO REQUIRE ANY OF THE THERAPIES PROVIDED BY THE CENTER ARE ABLE TO ACCESS THOSE PROGRAMS. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS BENEFITTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES.
  5. INSTRUCTION JUNCTION PRESCHOOL WORKS WITH CHILDREN AGES TWO TO FIVE YEARS TO PREPARE THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY WHEN THEY ENTER KINDERGARTEN. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 10. CHILDREN IN THE PRESCHOOL WHO REQUIRE ANY OF THE THERAPIES PROVIDED BY THE CENTER ARE ABLE TO ACCESS THOSE PROGRAMS. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS BENEFITTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES.

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 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 October 13, 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 June 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 May 1948.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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