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Bethanna

EIN 23-1649667 · Southampton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

BETHANNA IS A CHRISTIAN NON-PROFIT SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN PHILADELPHIA, SOUTHEASTERN AND CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. FOUNDED AS A BIBLE AND MISSIONARY ORGANIZATION, BETHANNA WHOSE NAME MEANS "HOUSE OF GRACE", JOINS FAMILIES ALONG THEIR JOURNEY TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, PROMOTE RESILIENCE, AND OFFER HOPE IN TIMES OF NEED. A VARIETY OF CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING SERVICES INCLUDING CHILD WELFARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND CHILDREN'S MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY BETHANNA.

Income
$47.9 million
Spending
$41.7 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
492
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$179,182, 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% 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 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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. $8.0 million spent. PERMANENCY SERVICES BETHANNA PROVIDES: FOSTER CARE; KINSHIP FOSTER CARE; PA STATEWIDE ADOPTION NETWORK (SWAN); FAMILY VISITATION AND PARENTING CLASS SERVICES. THE PURPOSE OF THESE SERVICES IS THE SAFETY, PERMANENCY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH. CHILDREN THRIVE WHEN CARED FOR IN LOVING, STABLE AND STRONG FAMILIES, AS SUCH PROMOTING FAMILY REUNIFICATION, CARE WITH KIN AND WHEN NECESSARY ADOPTION OR PERMANENT LEGAL CUSTODIANSHIP ARE OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE.
  2. $8.8 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES BETHANNA PROVIDES CHILDREN'S OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, CLINICAL TRANSITION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES, CHILDREN'S MOBILE CRISIS, CHILDREN'S MOBILE INTERVENTION SERVICES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. BETHANNA UTILIZES A VARIETY OF EVIDENCED BASED AND EVIDENCE INFORMED MODELS OF CARE PROMOTING HEALING CENTERED AND TRAUMA INFORMED CARE.
  3. $23.6 million spent. COMMUNITY UMBRELLA AGENCY (CUA) SERVICES BETHANNA PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, FAMILY STRENGTHENING SERVICES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AS THE CUA SERVING CENTER CITY AND SOUTH PHILADELPHIA. BETHANNA PARTNERS WITH THE PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN: MORE CHILDREN AND YOUTH MAINTAINED SAFELY IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITIES; MORE CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACHIEVING TIMELY REUNIFICATION OR OTHER PERMANENCE; A REDUCTION IN THE USE OF CONGREGATE CARE; AND, IMPROVED CHILD, YOUTH AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING.
  4. ADOPTION - BETHANNA'S FIRST PRIORITY IS TO SAFELY REUNITE THE CHILD AND PARENTS. HOWEVER, WHEN IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR A CHILD TO RETURN TO HIS/HER BIOLOGICAL FAMILY, BETHANNA SEEKS ADOPTIVE FAMILIES TO ENSURE THE CHILD HAS A PERMANENT HOME. BETHANNA IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY NETWORK (SWAN).THE PECE PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAM PRESENTS PRACTICAL PARENTING SKILLS AND ENCOURAGES OPEN COMMUNICATION AND POSITIVE AND SAFE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN CHILDREN AND PARENTS. THE PROGRAM INVOLVES VIDEOTAPED LESSONS, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, AND INTERACTIVE SESSIONS BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. THE PECE PROGRAM CURRENTLY OFFERS CLASSES TO PARENTS IN THE PROCESS OF REUNIFICATION, KINSHIP CARE PARENTS, AND FATHERS WHO ARE INCARCERATED IN THE PHILADELPHIA WORK RELEASE PROGRAM.

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? 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 July 1952.

    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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