The Philadelphia Protestant Home
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
GUIDED BY CHRISTIAN VALUES, THE MISSION OF THE PHILADELPHIA PROTESTANT HOME IS TO PROVIDE A CARING SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY THAT AFFORDS ITS RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE.
- Income
- $32.2 million
- Spending
- $37.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- -0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 90%
- Employees
- 480
- Volunteers
- 160
- Highest pay
- $198,312, cfo/vp of finance (until 06/25)
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 28 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 48% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 0% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 36 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2513 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $30.2 million spent. THE PHILADELPHIA PROTESTANT HOME [PPH], A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, OFFERS A FULL CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR THOSE 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. LIVING AT PPH ALLOWS RESIDENTS TO LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST. THIS LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY IS TUCKED AWAY ON AN EXPANSIVE 13 ACRE CAMPUS IN A SECURE, NATURE-FILLED OASIS. IT IS IDEALLY LOCATED WITH EASY ACCESS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. PPH OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF OPTIONS INCLUDING INDEPENDENT LIVING, PERSONAL CARE, MEMORY CARE, REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURSING. PPH IS A WELCOMING, ACCEPTING COMMUNITY OF INCLUSION, REFLECTED IN ITS DIVERSE RESIDENT POPULATION. PPH OFFERS BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS, PAVED WALKING PATHS, A BOCCE COURT AS WELL AS GARDEN SPACES FOR RESIDENTS TO GROW THEIR OWN VEGETABLES. THE INDOOR CAMPUS OFFERS VARIOUS LOUNGES AND DINING AREAS, AN ACTIVITY AND ARTS CENTER, A GREENHOUSE, A FULLY EQUIPPED FITNESS CENTER WITH A HEATED INDOOR POOL, A BOWLING ALLEY, SOCIAL HALL FOR PERFORMANCES, A CHAPEL, AND A LIBRARY. EVERY ELEMENT OF OUR CAMPUS IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE AN ACTIVE AND VIBRANT LIFESTYLE THAT ENGAGES THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. OTHER AMENITIES INCLUDE ON-SITE BANKING, A GIFT SHOP, PHARMACY, PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL PRACTICE AND A CONVENIENCE STORE. PPH'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A CARING SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY THAT AFFORDS ITS RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE. CORE VALUES INCLUDE: INTEGRITY, QUALITY CARE, RESPECT, FRIENDLINESS, COMPASSION AND COMFORT.FINANCIAL RESOURCES: THE NURSING FACILITY, PATHWAYS, IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS AND IN 2024 53.0% OF THE NURSING HOME DAYS WERE FOR THESE TWO PROGRAMS. IN 2024, PPH SERVED OVER 400 SENIORS ON THE CAMPUS IN PERSONAL CARE, INDEPENDENT LIVING, SKILLED NURSING, AND REHABILITATION. PPH BENEVOLENT CARE SUPPORTS RESIDENTS WHO HAVE OUTLIVED THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND NO LONGER ARE ABLE TO AFFORD THEIR COST OF CARE. THE NEED FOR BENEVOLENT CARE FUNDS INCREASES EACH YEAR AND PPH PROVIDED MORE THAN $1,103,000 IN 2024, ALLOWING RESIDENTS TO REMAIN IN THE PLACE THEY CALL HOME WHILE CONTINUING TO RECEIVE THE QUALITY CARE THEY NEED AND DESERVE. PPH PROVIDES SPACE FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE COMMUNITY, CHURCHES, AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS. PPH LEADERS PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS. THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO ATTEND FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS ON AGING AND WELLNESS, SUMMER CONCERTS, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. BAKE SALES FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION AND RESIDENT INITIATED FOOD COLLECTIONS ARE ONGOING. THE PPH WELLNESS CENTER IS ONE OF THE FEW IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA THAT PROVIDES ACCESS AND AFFFORDABILITY TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDES USE OF CLASSES IN YOGA, TAI CHI, CHAIR AEROBICS, AND USE OF THE HEATED POOL AND EXERCISE EQUIPMENT. ONE CAMPUS, ONE SUPPORTIVE TEAM, ONE FAMILY. LONG EMPLOYEE TENURES, SO MUCH SO THAT MANY CHOOSE PPH AFTER RETIREMENT. PPH ENGAGES VOLUNTEERS ONSITE INCLUDING OVER 150 VOLUNTEERS, 122 RESIDENTS, 28 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING 21,270 VOLUNTEER HOURS WITH A RECOGNITION EVENT HELD DURING THE NATIONAL OBSERVANCE MONTH.MANY SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS ARE COORDINATED AT PPH INCLUDING: "REMEMBERING PEARL HARBOR" FLAG RAISING, VETERANS GROUP, PROGRAMS TO HONOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND WOMAN'S HISTORY MONTH, MONTHLY PRAYER BREAKFAST, EASTER EGG HUNT, ORGANIZED TRIPS, EXHIBITIONS, EXCURSIONS, JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, DANCE PARTIES, ART SHOW, PERFORMANCE OF THE PHILADELPHIA BOYS CHOIR, AND BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT IN 2024.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1938.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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