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Elwyn Foundation

THE ELWYN FOUNDATION WILL ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, (A) CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF ELWYN OF PENNSYLVANIA AND DELAWARE, ELWYN NEW JERSEY, AND …

The Elwyn Foundation

Human Services Elwyn, PA EIN: 201915642 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About Elwyn Foundation

Founded in 1852 Elwyn is a premier, internationally recognized human services nonprofit organization. We are the provider of choice for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as physical, medical, emotional, and behavioral health challenges. Since our inception, Elwyn has been at the forefront of innovation and is known for our transformative compassionate care.

Founded
Headquarters
Elwyn, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P11
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

The elwyn foundation will engage in charitable activities, including, but not limited to, (a) carrying out the purposes of elwyn of pennsylvania and delaware, elwyn new jersey, and elwyn california; (b) encouraging and motivating the making of gifts and donations by deed, will, trust or otherwise, for the advancement, promotion, extension, and maintenance of the various causes and objectives fostered by the corporation, the publicly-supported organizations and their affiliates (collectively, the "elwyn entities") and undertaking other activities in support of the general purposes of the elwyn entities; (c) conducting fundraising activities on behalf of the elwyn entities; (d) raising and/or receiving funds on behalf of the elwyn entities; (e) holding title to, investing and managing the corporation's assets and assets originally donated to, or originally held by, one or more of the elwyn entities; (f) providing supportive services to one or more of the elwyn entities, including, but no

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 86%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Elwyn Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 70% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Elwyn Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Elwyn, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 201915642. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Elwyn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 201915642. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Elwyn Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Elwyn Foundation is located in Elwyn, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Elwyn Foundation has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Elwyn Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 74 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Elwyn Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Elwyn Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Founded in 1852 Elwyn is a premier, internationally recognized human services nonprofit organization. We are the provider of choice for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as physical, medical, emotional, and behavioral health challenges. Since our inception, Elwyn has been at the forefront of innovation and is known for our transformative compassionate care. Elwyn Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Elwyn Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Elwyn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 201915642, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

NI
Nikole C•••••
SVP/CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$5.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 74 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 74 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2004
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Elwyn Foundation

What is Elwyn Foundation?
Elwyn Foundation is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Elwyn, United States. Founded in 1852 Elwyn is a premier, internationally recognized human services nonprofit organization. We are the provider of choice for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as physical, medical, emotional, and behavioral health challenges. Since our inception, Elwyn has been at the forefront of innovation and is known for our transformative compassionate care.
When was Elwyn Foundation founded?
Elwyn Foundation was founded in 2004.
Who leads Elwyn Foundation?
Nikole Cabrey serves as SVP/CFO.
Where is Elwyn Foundation located?
Headquartered in Elwyn, PA, United States.
What is Elwyn Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Elwyn Foundation trustworthy?
Elwyn Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Elwyn Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 201915642.
What is Elwyn Foundation's website?
https://www.elwyn.org