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Germantown Section 811 Housing Corporation

EIN 20-1952464 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES WHERE THEY ENJOY AN ENVIRONMENT OF INDEPENDENCE AND MOBILITY.

Income
$273,796
Spending
$397,777
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
-28.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$412,178, president & 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: 40 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 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 (1)
  1. $320,290 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HUD-FUNDED WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE HOUSING TO LOW INCOME PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AT ITS 14-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX. DURING FY 2024, INGLIS GARDENS AT GERMANTOWN MAINTAINED 90-95% OCCUPANCY IN ITS 14 APARTMENTS.INGLIS GARDENS AT GERMANTOWN OPENED IN OCTOBER 2007 AND FEATURES 10 ONE-BEDROOM AND 4 TWO-BEDROOM ACCESSIBLE APARTMENTS DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES WHO REQUIRE WHEELCHAIRS. THE APARTMENTS ARE FOR RENT BY LOW OR VERY LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS, 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, WHO CAN LIVE INDEPENDENTLY.TENANTS MAY ALSO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OTHER INGLIS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING:CARE MANAGEMENT - HELPING CLIENTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO ARRANGE AND MANAGE THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE.RESIDENT SERVICES COORDINATION- PROVIDING SERVICES THAT LINK RESIDENTS OF AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE HOUSING TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND COMMUNITY RESOURCESCOMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - FINDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND PROVIDING JOB COACHING AND TRAINING.ADULT DAY PROGRAM - PROVIDING STIMULATING SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES.JOURNEYS- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MOBILE PEER SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP SERVICES.INGLIS ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS-ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED CLIENTS (ATS).

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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