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Bretheren Services II Inc

EIN 20-2081463 · Lititz, 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

PLAN, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN HOUSING FOR THE VERY LOW INCOME ELDERLY. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O. PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSING AND SERVICES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, AND HAPPINESS.

Income
$411,692
Spending
$576,495
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-19.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$301,118, 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 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% 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

    11 of 11 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. $423,724 spent. 1. OPERATES A 60 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VERY LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS. THE APARTMENT COMPLEX IS FINANCED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.2. MAINTAINS A WAITING LIST OF 149 VERY LOW INCOME APPLICANTS. THERE IS AN APPROXIMATE 5-6 YEAR WAIT FOR ADMISSION.3. CONSISTENTLY MAINTAINS A 97-100% OCCUPANCY RATE.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.4. PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES TO 60 VERY LOW INCOME SENIORS ON THE CAMPUS OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. RENT IS 30% OF ADJUSTED TENANT INCOME & INCLUDES COST OF ALL UTILITIES.5. SERVICES PROVIDED TO TENANTS INCLUDE 24 HOUR SECURITY, 24 HOUR ACCESS TO HOME CARE, DAILY SHUTTLE SERVICE TO GROCERY STORES AND SHOPPING CENTERS, EXERCISE PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, MEALS ON WHEELS, AND COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.

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 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 October 13, 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 June 2025.

    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 September 2005.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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