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Lebanon Rescue Mission Inc

EIN 23-1472518 · Lebanon, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN AND WOMEN WITH CHILDREN AND PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL SERVICES TO THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
36
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$96,728, exec dir

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    12 of 12 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 December 31, 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. $1.5 million spent. Mens Ministry - The Lebanon Rescue Mission provides emergency shelter and both short-term and long-term Life Changing Programs centered around developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Our goal is to return men to the world as godly individuals capable of contributing to society. in addition, our Ministry offers food, work accommodations and general services to men in need of shelter. Extended stay programming is available to all graduates, including the opportunity to live in one of our graduate houses.
  2. $615,962 spent. LEBANON FREE CLINIC - The Lebanon Free Clinic opened in March 2009 to provide health care to those in our community without insurance or access to care. Our doctors, nurses and other support staff volunteer their time at our Clinic because they value the patient. We demonstrate the love of Christ through the provision of proper medical care, care that is funded by donations. Lebanon free Clinic provided acute and chronic medical care, behavioral/mental health services, prescription assistance and emergency dental care for patients through a partner organization.
  3. $336,186 spent. AGAPE FAMILY SHELTER - Agape Family Shelter is a safe haven for homeless women and their children. We believe that every human being is valuable. Residents are treated with dignity and provided with tools for self-improvement. Our program allows women time to adjust from dependent to independent living and promotes growth in their faith in Jesus Christ. The average stay at Agape is between 2-6 months depending on each individuals personal situation. Agape residents are expected to work toward goals like finding a job, paying debts or earning a GED. Our office connects women with local agencies and services, working with them to find housing and childcare. Throughout the process, our staff offers encouragement and support. Agape offers graduates extended stay graduate housing to provide additional time to transition into community housing.
  4. $7,348 spent. AGAPE CHRISTMAS is a program run by Lebanon Rescue Mission to provide food for Christmas and extra days for the seniors living in seniors living in senior housing in Lebanon.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 November 1953.

    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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