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Jevs Human Services

EIN 23-1352118 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE DESCRIPTION ON SCHEDULE OJEVS HUMAN SERVICES (JEVS) WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE PATHS TO INDEPENDENCE AND ECONOMIC SECURITY. ITS VISION IS THAT EVERY PERSON ACHIEVES PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE AND FULFILLMENT.JEVS PROGRAMS WORK TOGETHER TO HELP PEOPLE MEET THEIR GOALS. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON IN-HOME CARE AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS, CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AS WELL AS EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS.

Income
$102.7 million
Spending
$98.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
1,251
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$498,649, president and 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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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. $27.0 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING AND HOME SUPPORTS - SEE DESCRIPTION ON SCHEDULE OCOMMUNITY LIVING AND HOME SUPPORTS: THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A RANGE OF RESIDENTIAL AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, DESIGNED TO OPTIMIZE INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY. PERSON-CENTERED, COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL AND DAY PROGRAM OPTIONS ARE OFFERED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE ALTERNATIVES TO MORE COSTLY AND MORE RESTRICTIVE INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS. RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS INCLUDE SMALL, TWO TO THREE PERSON HOMES, IN-HOME SUPPORT, SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING AND LIFE SHARING. LIFE SHARING, A SERVICE LIKE FOSTER CARE, OFFERS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THE CHANCE TO BUILD INDEPENDENCE BY LIVING WITH A NURTURING FAMILY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED 505 INDIVIDUALS THIS YEAR.
  2. $23.7 million spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT- SEE DESCRIPTION ON SCHEDULE OWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:JEVS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND JOB TRAINING SUPPORT FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS, OLDER ADULTS, REFUGEES, AND THOSE WHO ARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED. FOR MANY SERVED IN THESE PROGRAMS, THESE ACTIVITIES ARE THE FIRST STEP TO ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED 6,630 INDIVIDUALS THIS YEAR.
  3. $19.5 million spent. PHL INTERMEDIARY SERVICE - SEE DESCRIPTION ON SCHEDULE OPHL INTERMEDIARY SERVICE:C2L-PHL IS PHILADELPHIA'S CAREER-CONNECTED LEARNING COLLABORATION THAT HELPS YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND MINDSET NEEDED TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE, CAREERS, AND COMMUNITY LIFE. PAID SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND WORK ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH C2L-PHL. JEVS CONTRACTS WITH ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE CITY TO PROVIDE PAID WORK ACTIVITIES TO PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS AGES 12-24. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 8,420 INDIVIDUALS THIS YEAR.
  4. $11.5 million spent. CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION:JEVS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE APPRENTICESHIPS, EXTERNSHIPS, AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR IN-DEMAND INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING BUILDING TRADES, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, HEALTH-CARE CAREERS, AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AMONG OTHERS. WE RUN ORLEANS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, WHICH IS ACCREDITED FOR BUILDING TRADES AND HEALTH-CARE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. SINCE 1974, ORLEANS TECHNICAL COLLEGE HAS HELPED STUDENTS MOVE TOWARD ONE COMMON GOAL: LEARNING NEW SKILLS TO ENHANCE THEIR SUCCESS IN THE WORKFORCE. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED 806 INDIVIDUALS THIS YEAR. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES: IS JEVS SELF -DIRECTED PERSONAL ATTENDANT SERVICES PROGRAM. IT EMPOWERS DELAWARE RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND OLDER ADULTS TO SELF-DIRECT THEIR ATTENDANT CARE AT HOME IN THE COMMUNITY. SUPPORT INCLUDES LEARNING HOW TO RECRUIT A PERSONAL CARE WORKER, MANAGE PAYROLL AND NAVIGATE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS WITHOUT FEELING OVERWHELMED.

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 October 1958.

    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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