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Family Promise Montco Pa

EIN 22-2708420 · Ambler, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS ONE FAMILY AT A TIME OFFERING EMERGENCY SHELTER & TEMPORARY HOUSING,PREVENTION & STABILIZATION PROGRAMS, A FOOD PANTRY, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
9.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
14
Volunteers
787
Highest pay
$156,406, chief exec o

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 165% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

    21 of 21 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 (5)
  1. $462,665 spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER (NETWORK): THROUGH OUR NETWORK OF LOCAL HOST CONGREGATIONS, WE PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER, MEALS, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CRISIS SUPPORT TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THROUGH A COURT APPROVED ASSET TRANSFER, IN APRIL 2025, WE EXPANDED THIS PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE MAINLINE SHELTER NETWORK, SUPPORTED BY MAIN LINE CONGREGATIONS, SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASING OUR CAPACITY TO SERVE FAMILIES IN A HOUSING CRISIS.
  2. $670,067 spent. FOOD PANTRY: LOCATED IN ROSLYN, THE FOOD PANTRY IS AN IMPORTANT WAY IN WHICH FAMILY PROMISE SUPPORTS MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING FOOD SCARCITY AS A RESULT OF ECONOMIC INJUSTICE. THE PANTRY IS OPEN 4 DAYS PER WEEK, INCLUDING ONE EVENING AND SATURDAYS SO WORKING FAMILIES CAN ACCESS OUR SERVICES. NEARLY 2,600 PEOPLE ACCESSED FREE FOOD AT OUR PANTRY THIS PAST YEAR, AND OVER 189,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED. THIS YEAR WE ADDED THE OPTION OF OFF-HOURS PICK-UP OF FOOD UTILIZING NEW FOOD LOCKERS. FOOD CAN BE ORDERED ONLINE AND PICKED UP IN THE TEMPERATURE-APPROPRIATE LOCKERS.
  3. $366,941 spent. UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S HOUSING PROGRAM, THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED: -TRANSITIONAL SHELTER (HOPE GARDENS): THIS STABILIZING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OPTION IS AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES FOR UP TO TWO YEARS TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE, AND DECENT HOUSING. -GRADUATE HOUSING (HOPE FOREST AND HOPE ON FIFTH): OUR GRADUATE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE APARTMENTS IN AMBLER AND LANSDALE FOR FAMILIES WHO PAY SLIGHTLY BELOW FAIR MARKET RENT AND RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT.
  4. $95,724 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: -DIVERSION, STABILITY AND PREVENTION ASSISTANCE: WE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS, AND LIMITED CASE MANAGEMENT TO FAMILIES WHO ARE HOUSING INSECURE. -SUPPORT SERVICES: DURING THEIR TIME IN EMERGENCY SHELTER OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, FAMILIES RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP PARENTS CARE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES, BEGIN INTENTIONALLY IMPROVING THEIR LIFE SKILLS AND DECISION-MAKING ABILITIES, AND DEVELOP THE INTERNAL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. SERVICES INCLUDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND HELP WITH BASIC NEEDS. -AFTERCARE SERVICES: FAMILIES WHO GRADUATE FROM OUR HOUSING PROGRAMS RECEIVE SUPPORT AS THEY TRANSITION TO FULLY INDEPENDENT LIVING. THIS PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES ANTICIPATE AND ADDRESS PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT RESULT IN RECURRING HOMELESSNESS.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: -DIVERSION, STABILITY AND PREVENTION ASSISTANCE: WE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, REFERRALS, AND LIMITED CASE MANAGEMENT TO FAMILIES WHO ARE HOUSING INSECURE. -SUPPORT SERVICES: DURING THEIR TIME IN EMERGENCY SHELTER OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, FAMILIES RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP PARENTS CARE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES, BEGIN INTENTIONALLY IMPROVING THEIR LIFE SKILLS AND DECISION-MAKING ABILITIES, AND DEVELOP THE INTERNAL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. SERVICES INCLUDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATIONAL LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND HELP WITH BASIC NEEDS. -AFTERCARE SERVICES: FAMILIES WHO GRADUATE FROM OUR HOUSING PROGRAMS RECEIVE SUPPORT AS THEY TRANSITION TO FULLY INDEPENDENT LIVING. THIS PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES ANTICIPATE AND ADDRESS PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT RESULT IN RECURRING HOMELESSNESS.

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 February 1989.

    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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