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Kencrest Centers

EIN 23-1711070 · Blue Bell, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 75 cents.

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

What it says it does

THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES, MOBILIZING RESOURCES AND EMPOWERING DREAMS, FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, AND PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$5.9 million
Spending
$5.6 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
55.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
25
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$532,888, chief executive officer

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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 55.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 75 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (5)
  1. $4.1 million spent. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT OF OTHER NONPROFITS.
  2. $394,201 spent. KENCREST CENTERS OWNS RESIDENTIAL AND CHILD CARE CENTERS THAT IT RENTS OUT, BELOW MARKET VALUE, TO OTHER NONPROFIT AGENCIES THAT SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH OR AT RISK OF DEVELOPING INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR DELAYS. THE RENTAL PROCEEDS ARE USED TO COVER THE MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTIES, TO PAY MORTGAGES, AND TO PAY FOR OTHER OCCUPANCY EXPENSES.
  3. $167,733 spent. BOOKEEPING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR 13 HUD CORPORATIONS WHICH SERVE PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  4. $77,369 spent. SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST
  5. KENCREST OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE DISABLED BY SSI STANDARDS. THE TRUST IS ESTABLISHED TO PROTECT THE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPANTS THAT ARE RECEIVING GOVERNMENT BENEFITS. OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS HAVE USED THIS SERVICE.

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 October 1929.

    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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