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Childrens Home of York

EIN 23-1352081 · Hellam, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF YORK IS A LICENSED ACCREDITED AGENCY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES WHICH EMPOWER CHILDREN TO THRIVE, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND ENRICH COMMUNITIES SINCE 1865.

Income
$11.6 million
Spending
$8.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
32.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 62%
Employees
98
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$194,483, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (4)
  1. $2.0 million spent. PERMANENCY PROGRAMCHILDREN'S HOME OF YORK'S PERMANENCY PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR BIOLOGICAL, FOSTER, AND/OR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES FROM BIRTH THROUGH THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE - INCLUDING ADOPTION, POST ADOPTION SERVICES, FOSTER CARE, KINSHIP CARE, RESPITE ASSISTANCE, AND SUPERVISED VISITATION SERVICES.
  2. $1.4 million spent. SOAR AT THE A.N.G.E.L. CENTERSOAR IS A PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY, SERVING CLIENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 TO 18. THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS SANCTUARY PRINCIPLES AND EQUIPS RESIDENTS WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO FUNCTION AS POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS - IN THE FAMILY, WORK PLACE, AND COMMUNITY. SOAR UTILIZES TRUST BASED RELATIONAL INTERVENTION TO PROMOTE THE HEALING OF RELATIONSHIP AND IMPROVE THE CLIENT'S CAPACITY FOR TRUST AND SAFETY, ALL WHILE HEALING PAST TRAUMA.
  3. $2.3 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS:INDEPENDENT LIVING AT GEORGE STREET - A COMMUNITY-BASED GROUP HOME FOR BOYS AGED FOURTEEN TO EIGHTEEN USING CASEY LIFE SKILLS EXPERIENCES TOWARD THE GOAL OF EMPOWERING YOUNG MEN TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO LIVE ON THEIR OWN.RISE (REACHING INDEPENDENCE THROUGH SUPPORT AND EXPERIENCE) PROGRAM - A COMMUNITY-BASED, SANCTUARY INFORMED, SPECIALIZED INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS GROUP HOME LOCATED AT 55 SHOE HOUSE ROAD, WITHIN THE EASTERN YORK SCHOOL DISTRICT IN YORK, PENNSYLVANIA. THE RISE PROGRAM IS APPROVED TO PROVIDE SERVICES UP TO 2 INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $1.4 million spent. BRIDGES - PSYCHIATRIC PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM (PHP) PROVIDING STABILIZATION AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SEVERE PSYCHIATRIC SYMPTOMS AND EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE. THE PROGRAM OPERATES YEAR-ROUND AND CONSISTS OF HIGHLY-STRUCTURED THERAPY AND OFFERS SCHOLASTIC EDUCATION IN COOPERATION WITH THE LICENSED STAFF OF THE LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT NO. 12.STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM - THE SFP PROGRAM IS A NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PARENTING AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM FOR HIGH-RISK FAMILIES. IT IS AN EVIDENCE BASED FAMILY SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM FOUND TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE PROBLEM BEHAVIORS AND DELINQUENCY AS WELL AS ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE IN CHILDREN AND TO IMPROVE SOCIAL COMPETENCIES AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE. PREVENTION PROGRAMS - PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY EDUCATION PROGRAM - THE PREP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGING IN RISK TAKING BEHAVIOR BY PROVIDING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, BELIEFS, SKILLS, MOTIVATION AND SELF-ESTEEM. PREP HELPS TEENS MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES THROUGH LIFE SKILLS AND EDUCATION REGARDING TOPICS SUCH AS HIV/AIDS PREVENTION, PREGNANCY PREVENTION AND LGBTQ ISSUES. DRUG & ALCOHOL PREVENTION - WE OFFER NUMEROUS DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. THE IPT PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO BETTER SERVE FAMILIES WITH FEW OTHER OPTIONS BEYOND SEPARATION. IT IS A FAMILY CENTERED, STRENGTH BASED TEAM APPROACH DESIGNED TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PLAN FOR REFERRED FAMILIES. THE INTENT IS TO KEEP CHILDREN AT HOME WHILE MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE FAMILY.

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 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 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 May 1944.

    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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