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Faithcentre

EIN 03-0525345 · Bellefonte, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHARITABLE RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATION

Income
$523,143
Spending
$554,216
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 64%
Employees
25
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$82,500, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $399,232 spent. THRIFT STORE PROVIDES CLOTHING, SMALL APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT VERY LOW PRICES AND UNDER THE VOUCHER PROGRAM PROVIDED FREE ITEMS TO THOSE IN NEED. THE STORE IS OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK AND SERVICES APPROXIMATELY 250 PERSONS PER DAY. FOOD PANTRY HOUSES FEDERAL/STATE SURPLUS FOOD AS WELL AS DONATED GOODS. THE PANTRY PROVIDES SURPLUS FOOD PACKAGES FOR 325 PERSONS PER MONTH IN ADDITION TO EMERGENCY FOOD. THE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTES CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS AND TOYS FOR TOTS. SEMINAR SPACE IS PROVIDED TO VARIOUS LOCAL AGENCIES FOR SEMINARS AND HELP SESSIONS, AMONG THEM: COMMUNITIES THAT CARE, THE MID STATE LITERACY COUNCIL, THE HOME NURSING AGENCY. NEEDY ASSISTANCE FAITHCENTRE ROUTINELY PROVIDES FREE CLOTHING, FOOD, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO THOSE IN FINANCIAL NEED. FAITHCENTRE ASSISTS WITH PAYING FOR ALL OR PART OF HEATING FUEL, ELECTRIC BILLS AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
  2. OTHER PROGRAMS 1) COFFEE CORNER - THE BILL THOMAS COFFEE CORNER IS A FREE, DROP IN AREA FOR SEMI-HOMELESS AND LONELY PATRONS. VISITORS ARE SERVED HOT AND COLD DRINKS, SNACKS AND PASTRIES. OPEN FROM 10:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM DAILY. THE CORNERS PROGRAMS INCLUDE A BIBLE STUDY AND ARTS/CRAFTS AND CONVERSATION FOR PATRONS. THE CORNER SERVES APPROXIMATELY 20 PERSONS DAILY. 2) KIDS CORNER - A PROGRAM FOR HOSTING CHILDREN OF PARENTS ATTENDING SEMINARS AND TEACHING PROGRAMS. 3) SALVATION ARMY - LOCAL SERVICES UNIT HAS FREE SPACE IN THE FAITHCENTRE BUILDING AND PROVIDES MONEY, VOUCHERS AND GENERAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 March 2004.

    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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