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Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

IN 1852, THE ELWYN ORGANIZATION MADE A PROMISE TO ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIVERSE CHALLENGES. TODAY, WE ARE PROUD TO BE THE NATIONAL LEADER …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

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
Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii))
NTEE code
P820
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1962

Mission

In 1852, the elwyn organization made a promise to enrich the quality of life for individuals with diverse challenges. Today, we are proud to be the national leader in education, treatment, and support services to children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges. Every decision we make prioritizes the well-being of the individuals we support. We invest in unrivaled excellence, enduring engagement, and compassionate care to shape a world in which people with developmental and behavioral health challenges experience equity, opportunity, and happiness.

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: 86%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.17%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1852, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 78% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 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 of Pennsylvania and Delaware 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 1852 and has been operating for 174 years. Its EIN is 231352117. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $275M in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 231352117. 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 of Pennsylvania and Delaware has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% 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 of Pennsylvania and Delaware is located in Elwyn, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1852 and has been active for 174 years.

Based on official tax filings, Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware has $275M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% 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 of Pennsylvania and Delaware is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(A)(iii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $275M in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware. 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 of Pennsylvania and Delaware 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). 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 of Pennsylvania and Delaware is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1852.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $275M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 231352117, 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
$100M-$1B
86% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2,773

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

NI
Nikole C•••••
SVP/CFO

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$275.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$236.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$222.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$256.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$269.2M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$257.5M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$239.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$226.2M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$218.2M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$211.7M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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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 - 63 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 63 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 1852
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware

What is Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware?
Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware is a human services hospital or medical research (170(b)(1)(a)(iii)) 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 of Pennsylvania and Delaware founded?
Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware was founded in 1852.
Who leads Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware?
Nikole Cabrey serves as SVP/CFO.
Where is Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware located?
Headquartered in Elwyn, PA, United States.
What is Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 86% of expenses go to program services.
Is Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware trustworthy?
Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong 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 of Pennsylvania and Delaware's registration number?
IRS EIN: 231352117.
What is Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware's website?
https://www.elwyn.org