The Shadow Project
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Helps children with disabilities access and engage more fully in school. For fiscal year 2025 it reported $1.1M in revenue, $855K in expenses, and $866K in net assets.Pt I
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Where the work happens
The shadow project exists to make learning more accessible and engaging for children with disabilities, so they can achieve their full potential. We work with special education teachers and student support specialists in elementary schools and middle schools to strengthen skills, foster autonomy, and support the development of a positive…
Reading Mentors (94 Students in 8 Schools)
Helps improve the reading skills of students reading below grade level by pairing them with a caring adult mentor who coaches them in the use of a specialized assistive reading technology. Students can see and hear words as they read, helping them build vocabulary, comprehension, and knowledge.
Goal Setting (2,410 Students in 58 Schools)
Students earn educational reinforcers (books, sensory tools, SCHOOL/ART/WRITING supplies) to celebrate progress made toward academic and behavioral goals they set for themselves, such as reading for 15 minutes a day, turning in homework, or improving attendance.
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Governance & Policies
Officers, Directors & Key Employees
Sharon Juenemann’s $96K as Executive Director is at the 29th percentile of top reported officer pay among 3393 $1–10M education nonprofits. Peer set: organizations in the same NTEE major field of work and revenue-size band, compared on each org’s own highest-paid officer/key-employee, from Form 990 Part VII / 990-PF Part VIII. Descriptive placement, not a verdict on whether the pay is appropriate.
Compensation history total reportable pay by year · 2 named individuals · Part VII
| Name | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Juenemann | $95,736 | $92,481 | $88,175 | $77,750 | — |
| Christy Scattarella | — | — | — | — | $69,807 |
Total reportable compensation (Form 990 Part VII column D / Schedule J column E) by filing year, matched by name within this organization. The Schedule J base / bonus / deferred breakdown is not parsed into this dataset.
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Financial Metrics
Same NTEE category, revenue band, and state where available. Descriptive — not a grade.
| Metric | This org | Peer median | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program ratio | 74% | — | — |
| Overhead ratio | 8% | — | — |
| Fundraising cost ratio | 14% | — | — |
| Revenue growth | 45% | — | — |
| Accounting fee ratio | 2% | — | — |
Straight from the Form 990 — descriptive, not an evaluation. A ratio is hidden when its base is zero or too small to be meaningful; the dollars are always shown.
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