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Brethren Village

EIN 23-1425014 · Lititz, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF BRETHREN VILLAGE IS TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES AND CHRIST-LIKE CARE TO SUPPORT THE AGING PROCESS AND TO ENHANCE THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL WHOLENESS OF RESIDENTS, TEAM MEMBERS, AND THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$62.2 million
Spending
$54.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-23.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
627
Volunteers
336
Highest pay
$301,118, 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 89% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

    10 of 11 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. $18.4 million spent. OUR INDEPENDENT RESIDENTIAL AREA ENABLES INDIVIDUALS TO CONTINUE LIVING IN AN INDEPENDENT SETTING WHILE BEING "CONNECTED" TO A CONTINUUM OF CARE. IT OFFERS THE PERFECT MIX OF CONVENIENCE AND FLEXIBILITY. FINANCIALLY, OUR WIDE RANGE OF ENTRANCE AND MONTHLY FEE PLANS FIT MOST BUDGETS. A MAINTENANCE FREE HOME IS ONLY PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LIVING EXPERIENCE, WHICH INCLUDES AMONG MANY OTHER THINGS: FITNESS CENTERS, THERAPEUTIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TRANSPORTATION, DINING VENUES, AND PRIORITY ACCESS TO PERSONAL OR SKILLED CARE. APPROXIMATELY 258,000 RESIDENT DAYS OF RESIDENTIAL LIVING WERE RECORDED DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.
  2. $16.4 million spent. OUR COURTYARDS NURSING FACILITY FEATURES 120 RESIDENCES AND PROVIDES DEPENDABLE, PERSON CENTERED, QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE RECOVERING FROM AN ACCIDENT OR SURGERY OR WHO ARE IN NEED OF LONG TERM SERVICES. THE FOCUS IS ON PROVIDING QUALITY CARE IN A HOME ENVIRONMENT. OVER 40,000 RESIDENT DAYS OF NURSING SERVICE WERE PROVIDED DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. APPROXIMATELY 32% OF THE RESIDENTS RECEIVING SERVICES WERE RECEIVING GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE. APPROXIMATELY $1,202,000 ON A COST BASIS WAS PROVIDED IN CHARITY CARE FOR THE YEAR. THE COURTYARDS STRESSES DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, RESPECT AND OVERALL WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS AS THEY REQUIRE MORE ASSISTANCE DURING THE AGING PROCESS.
  3. $10.3 million spent. OUR PERSONAL CARE OFFERS A CARING, INDEPENDENT LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SUCH AS BATHING, DRESSING, HOUSEKEEPING OR MEDICATIONS. OVER 48,000 RESIDENT DAYS OF PERSONAL CARE SERVICES WERE PROVIDED DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. ROUND-THE-CLOCK PERSONALIZED CARE IS PROVIDED TO RESIDENTS IN COMFORTABLE, HOME-LIKE APARTMENTS OR SUITES. APPROXIMATELY 12% OF THE RESIDENTS RECEIVING SERVICES WERE SUBSIDIZED THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL ASSISTANCE. BENEVOLENT CARE OF APPROXIMATELY $889,000 ON A COST BASIS WAS PROVIDED IN THIS FISCAL YEAR.
  4. $2.8 million spent. OUR SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION CENTER OPERATES UNDER SEPARATE LICENSURE OBTAINED IN MAY 2016 AS THE REHABILITATION CENTER AT BRETHREN VILLAGE, LLC. THIS REHABILITATION CENTER IS A FREESTANDING BUILDING WITH 20 PRIVATE SUITES, FEATURING A COMPLETE RANGE OF THERAPY SERVICES. THE CENTER IS DESIGNED TO BRING THE OUTDOORS INSIDE TO CREATE A TRANQUIL HEALING ENVIRONMENT, LEADING TO SUCCESSFUL SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION. AN ASPECT OF BRETHREN VILLAGE THAT MAKES US UNIQUE IS OUR COMPREHENSIVE TRANSITION OF SERVICES THROUGHOUT RECOVERY. APPROXIMATELY 4,700 DAYS OF NURSING SERVICE WERE PROVIDED DURING THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2025.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 1969.

    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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