Laradon Hall Society for Exceptional Children and Adults
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE SUPERIOR SERVICE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
- Income
- $25.0 million
- Spending
- $25.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 5.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 87%
- Employees
- 305
- Volunteers
- 45
- Highest pay
- $224,809, cpo (thru 5/
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 43% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 2514 of 14 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 June 30, 2026, 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 (3)
- $6.5 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES - COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH THE HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED MEDICAID WAIVER. SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALIZED FOR EACH PERSON; HOWEVER, SOME COMMON AREAS OF SUPPORT AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDE MEDICAL CARE, SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNITY SKILLS, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND SAFETY SKILLS. THE HOST HOME PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO ADULT INDIVIDUALS BY PLACING THEM WITH AN INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY TO EXPERIENCE A FAMILY OR ROOMMATE-LIKE ATMOSPHERE. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES IN THE HOMES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE THE SKILLS AND WISH TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAMILY CAREGIVER PROGRAM ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO RECEIVE THEIR SERVICES DIRECTLY FROM A FAMILY MEMBER, WITH PAID SUPPORT.
- $11.7 million spent. CHILDREN'S SERVICES- LARADON'S CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIVISION FEATURES ONE UNIQUE PROGRAM: 1. THE LARADON SCHOOL OFFERS STATE-OF-THE ART ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIOR SERVICES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FROM FIVE TO 21 YEARS OF AGE, WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE LARADON SCHOOL IS ACCREDITED BY THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS AN ELIGIBLE FACILITY SCHOOL. THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES LICENSES THE LARADON SCHOOL AS A DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM. ALL TEACHERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE CERTIFIED AND LICENSED PROFESSIONALS WHO STRIVE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF EACH STUDENT THROUGH CONSCIOUS AND CAREFUL STUDY. PERSON- CENTERED THINKING IS FIRST AND FOREMOST, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS OUR BELIEF THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE CAPABLE OF LEARNING AND ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS. 2. THE CALABRESE YOUTH CENTER PROVIDES 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT TO CHILDREN, AGES 11-21, WHO HAVE IDENTIFIED INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. LARADON'S THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST YOUTH WITH HOW TO RESOLVE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS SO THEY CAN RETURN TO THEIR HOME OR COMMUNITY. CHILDREN'S SERVICES- LARADON'S CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIVISION FEATURES ONE UNIQUE PROGRAM: 1. THE LARADON SCHOOL OFFERS STATE-OF-THE ART ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIOR SERVICES FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN FROM FIVE TO 21 YEARS OF AGE, WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE LARADON SCHOOL IS ACCREDITED BY THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS AN ELIGIBLE FACILITY SCHOOL. THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES LICENSES THE LARADON SCHOOL AS A DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM. ALL TEACHERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE CERTIFIED AND LICENSED PROFESSIONALS WHO STRIVE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF EACH STUDENT THROUGH CONSCIOUS AND CAREFUL STUDY. PERSON- CENTERED THINKING IS FIRST AND FOREMOST, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS OUR BELIEF THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE CAPABLE OF LEARNING AND ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS. 2. THE CALABRESE YOUTH CENTER PROVIDES 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT TO CHILDREN, AGES 11-21, WHO HAVE IDENTIFIED INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. LARADON'S THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST YOUTH WITH HOW TO RESOLVE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS SO THEY CAN RETURN TO THEIR HOME OR COMMUNITY.
- $4.7 million spent. ADULT SERVICES - LARADON'S DAY PROGRAM SERVICES FOR ADULTS HAVE A BROAD ARRAY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MAXIMIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING CONNECTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES, EXPERIENCES, PERSONAL SECURITY, AND SELF-RESPECT. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER A VARIETY OF SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT. TAILORED EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES HELP ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES WORK ON SKILL ACQUISITION, JOB SEARCH AND RETENTION, AND MEET THEIR OWN GOALS FOR WORK AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. LARADON'S INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THE DENVER METRO COMPETITIVE LABOR FORCE. WORK TEAMS ARE CREWS OF 5-6 HARDWORKING AND DEPENDABLE INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES SITES IN THE DENVER METRO COMMUNITY. THE FOCUS OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTEER WORK AND INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER VALUED ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE, SERVICES, PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM, AND SERIOUS AND CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. LARADON ALSO HAS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES TO ADULT SERVICES PROGRAMMING AS AN ADDITIONAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICE. LARADON JOB COACHES HELP OVER 120 INDIVIDUALS WHO HOLD JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY BEING PAID A COMPETITIVE WAGE WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES. ADULT SERVICES - LARADON'S DAY PROGRAM SERVICES FOR ADULTS HAVE A BROAD ARRAY OF PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MAXIMIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE GOAL IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING CONNECTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES, EXPERIENCES, PERSONAL SECURITY, AND SELF-RESPECT. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER A VARIETY OF SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT. TAILORED EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES HELP ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES WORK ON SKILL ACQUISITION, JOB SEARCH AND RETENTION, AND MEET THEIR OWN GOALS FOR WORK AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION. LARADON'S INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THE DENVER METRO COMPETITIVE LABOR FORCE. WORK TEAMS ARE CREWS OF 5-6 HARDWORKING AND DEPENDABLE INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES SITES IN THE DENVER METRO COMMUNITY. THE FOCUS OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTEER WORK AND INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER VALUED ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY LIFE, SERVICES, PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM, AND SERIOUS AND CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS. LARADON ALSO HAS BEHAVIORAL SERVICES TO ADULT SERVICES PROGRAMMING AS AN ADDITIONAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICE. LARADON JOB COACHES HELP OVER 120 INDIVIDUALS WHO HOLD JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY BEING PAID A COMPETITIVE WAGE WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 June 2026.
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 July 1950.
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 November 4, 2026.
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