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June Shelton School and Evaluation Center

EIN 75-1507280 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHELTON IS A SCHOOL AND RESOURCE CENTER DEDICATED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE BY SERVING AND EMPOWERING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS WHO LEARN DIFFERENTLY BECAUSE NOT ALL GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE.

Income
$50.3 million
Spending
$54.7 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
480
Volunteers
149
Highest pay
$431,783, executive director

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

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 81% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 32 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    39 of 40 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 May 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 (2)
  1. $45.7 million spent. SHELTON SCHOOL IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONSECTARIAN, COEDUCATIONAL, NONPROFIT SCHOOL WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION TO STUDENTS OF AVERAGE TO ABOVE- AVERAGE INTELLIGENCE WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 12. THE SCHOOL OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM WITH A STRONG ACADEMIC ORIENTATION AND A NURTURING FAMILY ATMOSPHERE THAT CONSIDERS THE PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH OF EACH STUDENT. SHELTON SERVED 1,136 STUDENTS THIS PAST YEAR. 96% OF SENIOR YEAR STUDENTS ENTERED INTO A 4-YEAR COLLEGE PROGRAM.
  2. $3.3 million spent. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM EXTENDS SHELTON'S APPROACHES TO THOSE BEYOND ITS STUDENT BODY. SERVICES INCLUDE SUMMER SCHOOL, TEACHER TRAINING, TUTORING PROGRAM IN READING / WRITING / SPELLING, ONLINE TRAINING, PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS, AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE SPEECH CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY CHILDREN AND ADULTS, BOTH ON AND OFF CAMPUS. SERVICES INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL / GROUP THERAPY, STAFF DEVELOPMENT FOR PROFESSIONALS, AND SCREENINGS FOR OTHER SCHOOLS. THE EVALUATION CENTER PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EVALUATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY. PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL, NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CLIENTS ARE SEEN AND EVALUATED FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES AND RELATED DISORDERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on October 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on October 15, 2011.

    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 May 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 May 2014.

    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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