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Uds Direct Services LLC

EIN 92-1102746 · Lancaster, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak18 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE, THUS ENRICHING AND CHANGING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND AGE RELATED DISABILITIES THROUGH DIRECT SUPPORT SERVICES.

Income
$958,702
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
-3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$324,575, 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

Weak: 18 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 121% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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 (4)
  1. $871,945 spent. SERVICE DOGS - PROVIDE TRAINED DOGS TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE A MOBILITY DISABILITY IN ORDER TO LIVE FULLER LIVES
  2. $154,904 spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - PROVIDE EVALUATION AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.
  3. $183,662 spent. TRANSITION SCHOOL - PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY STUDENTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE WITH FINDING EMPLOYMENT, LIVING INDPENDENTLY, AND ADJUSTING TO NEW PEOPLE AND EXPECTATIONS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE A HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL FUTURE.
  4. $23,992 spent. RECEREATIONAL SPORTS - PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME TOGETHER AS A TEAM AND PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS. EVERY PLAYER PARTICIPATES TO THEIR LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT AND GETS TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT.

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 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 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 October 2023.

    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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