Skip to the page content
Passes our checks

Holy Redeemer-Dale Zipley Homes for Independent Adults

EIN 20-8201594 · Meadowbrook, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNDER THE TENETS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, CONSISTENT WITH THE ETHICAL AND RELIGIOUS DIRECTIVES, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHILOSOPHY, VALUES, CHARISM, HERITAGE AND TRADITION OF PUBLIC CHARITABLE SERVICE OF THE SISTERS OF THE REDEEMER, THE ORGANIZATION SHALL: (A) OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES, AND (B) OPERATE GROUP HOMES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$2.4 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$866,655, asst treasurer

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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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. $1.4 million spent. PROGRAM SERVES RESIDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND COEXISTING MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS IN BOTH A RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS TO SUPPORT WELFARE AND SAFETY AND ASSIST THESE INDIVIDUALS IN LIVING THEIR BEST LIVES.DURING THE YEAR A TOTAL OF 9 RESIDENTS LIVED IN TWO HOMES AND TWO APARTMENTS. BESIDES HAVING A DIAGNOSIS OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY MANY HAVE MULTIPLE DIAGNOSES INCLUDING DOWN SYNDROME, AUTISM, DIABETES, DEMENTIA, KIDNEY DISEASE, EPILEPSY AND TRACHEOSTOMY. HRDHZIA IN ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH HOLY REDEEMER HEALTH SYSTEM IS UNIQUELY CAPABLE OF SERVING THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF THESE INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT. RESIDENTS ARE REGULARLY SUPPORTED IN EXPRESSING THEIR FAITH WITH FREQUENT ATTENDANCE AT RELIGIOUS SERVICES AS WELL AS FREQUENT INTERACTIONS WITH THE SISTERS OF THE REDEEMER AT THEIR PROVINCE CENTER AND REDEEMER HEALTH'S TRANSFORMATION CENTER.HRDZHIA ALSO PROVIDES COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS TO THESE INDIVIDUALS. THIS IS A SERVICE UNDER THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAMS THAT EMPHASIZES THE ABILITY TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. PARTICIPANTS REGULARLY PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY-LED ACTIVITIES AT A LOCAL GYM, ART STUDIO, AND LOCAL MUSEUMS. THE NUMBER OF HOURS OF PROVIDING THIS SERVICE AVERAGED 15-20 HOURS PER WEEK PER INDIVIDUAL.

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 August 2007.

    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.

Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.