Resources for Human Development Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RHD is a national comprehensive human services organization that has provided care, resources, and compassionate services to countless individuals. (cont. on Sch. O)Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Resources for Human Development, Inc. (RHD) operates more than 100 programs in 12 states. In fiscal year 2025, approximately 43,000 children and adults received trauma-informed care and effective and innovative services through RHD's programs.Our mission is to provide a wide range of human services for the most vulnerable members of society. For 55 years, RHD's programs have helped individuals and families with complex needs, including mental illness, developmental disabilities, chronic homelessness, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress, abuse, and other conditions. Our diverse services include housing, health care, education, community development, job training, career counseling, social services, recovery, outsider art, and returning citizens.
- Income
- $325.7 million
- Spending
- $320.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 5,008
- Volunteers
- 70
- Highest pay
- $1.5 million, board member until 1/8/25
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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 36% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 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)
- $131.7 million spent. Residential, day, employment and community based Services for intellectually/developmentally disabled. RHD offers community based residential, shared living, community integration/participation,Case management, and arts based day services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These services are offered in 30 RHD programs in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and south Dakota. Schedule O for continuationProgram service accomplishments include: Located in Philadelphia, PA, RHD's IDEATE is an inclusive employment program dedicated to providing trauma-informed support to individuals with barriers to getting and sustaining earning opportunities. In fiscal year 2025, IDEATE celebrated its tenth year as the only Technology First business incubator for disabled small business owners. This year also saw a programmatic expansion into urban farming and the opening of its first retail space.Outside The Lines Studio underwent licensing review by Department of Developmental Services Office of Quality Enhancement (OQE) in June of 2025. The program received positive results and met 97% of all license indicators. The evaluator said that "support staff were found knowledgeable about each person's unique needs. Individuals were well supported to participate in daily community-based activities which aligned with personal interests, were well connected to peers and community members, and were supported to explore vocational interests." Since the OQE survey, we continue to increase community inclusion by connecting with partners, such as the Urban Youth Collaborative program, for passes to local museums, galleries and zoos. These opportunities have contributed to the well-being of people we serve by fostering better mental and physical health through opportunities for social connections and economic endeavors. It also helps fight stigma and misconceptions about this population by promoting a more equitable, understanding and innovative community for everyone. RHD Lifesharing provider, Eve Killimett, was honored by the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Advisory Board with an award recognizing her exemplary performance in service provision to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness. This distinction reflects Eve's unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to person-centered support. Her work truly exemplifies the values of Lifesharing and the meaningful impact providers have every day. Additionally, Jeanette Loch, an individual supported through our Lifesharing program, was appointed to serve on the Northampton County Quality Council, representing all individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/A) within Northampton County. Jeanette's appointment is a powerful example of advocacy, leadership, and the importance of ensuring individuals supported have a voice in shaping the systems that serve them.
- $91.5 million spent. Primary care, behavioral health, and other outpatient services. RHD provides a variety of behavioral health, addiction treatment, and recovery services, ranging from intensive inpatient therapy, outpatient mental health counseling, assertive community treatment, and intensive case management, to inpatient treatment for people diagnosed with cooccurring mental illnesses and addictions. These services are provided to individuals across 27 programs in Delaware, Iowa, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. Program service accomplishments include: Schedule O for continuationChattanooga Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - operated as Tennessee's only Assertive Community Treatment team.RHD's Homeless Health Initiative was established in 2022 as a collaboration between three of RHD's programs providing emergency shelter: CHOC, Woodstock Family Center, and Fernwood. The goal of the program is to help individuals at these shelters establish relationships with community-based healthcare services and guide access to the benefits of their health plans, such as vision and dental care.- This program helped multiple members with medical issues navigate the complex medical system to help get their needs met, including getting surgeries, having preventative care appointments, and needed dental care.Lehigh Valley Assertive Community Treatment (LVACT) received multiple acknowledgements from Magellan Behavioral Health for the collaborative work LVACT is doing to serve members with complex needs in Lehigh and Northampton counties.The Jefferson Parish ACT Team (JP ACT) in Louisiana recently awarded a three-year re-accreditation for CARF, building rapport with community partners, becoming a preferred provider for AOT.
- $52.0 million spent. Residential and supportive housing services for people with mental illness.RHD's residential services offer individuals with mental illnesses a variety of effective and innovative resources, such as creative arts therapies and the companion model, all geared toward helping them live as independently as possible within their communities. Offerings range from simple residential group living to independent housing. Some living models offer a higher level of guidance to provide care for individuals with a dual diagnosis, or more fragile medical conditions. These services are offered in 55 RHD programs located in Delaware, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Program service accomplishments include: RHD PIER (Pledge for Independent Empowerment & Recovery) is the only long term structured residence exclusively serving Bucks County residents of Pennsylvania. In FY 2025, the program saw the first of three long-term residents graduate to more independent settings. This type of movement into the community from this level of care is extremely rare and a huge accomplishment for the individuals, indicative of program success.Project Advantage is permanent housing for homeless women with a mental health diagnosis and a history of chronic homelessness, located in Philadelphia, PA. All program residents were successfully travel trained and are now able to travel independently in the community. One of our residents' mental health improved and she was able to return to live with her parents.RHD Bridges provides specialized supportive housing to individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring addictions who have formerly resided at Mayview State Hospital. The program has four clients that have been with the program and maintained community tenure since 2008. Brides grew continuously by adding an additional female bed. More clinical staffing was added, which includes a nurse, a certified peer specialist, and a care coordinator. Treatment planning was implemented along with documented life skills groups, and the program began intensive community integration with outings and groups in the community. SALT Philadelphia is proud to celebrate meaningful, client-centered accomplishments. We have empowered 50% of clients with medication education, teaching them to identify, take, and manage meds independently. Participants have learned to navigate the community using public transportation, and we even supported one client in obtaining a driver's license. To foster community and wellness, some participants hosted peer groups twice a month, covering topics like leading fitness classes and painting. We've helped clients obtain employment, budget their personal funds, and ensure rent is paid on time, reinforcing financial stability and independence.
- $6.4 million spent. RHD's comprehensive social services programming also includes homelessness, veterans, children, employment, and more. These services were provided to individuals in six programs in New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.Program Service Accomplishments in Fiscal Year 2025 include:Allegheny County, PA, has introduced a pilot program RHD's A-Team -- of alternate responders addressing specific 911 calls. This initiative aims to alleviate the burden on traditional first responders by managing non-violent, non-medical emergencies. On January 11, 2025, A-Team was featured on the news! Over FY 2025, the program grew from two municipal and police department partners to 18 police departments and over 20 municipal partners. This program's volume and reach continued to grow month to month.Creating Increased Connections through Education and Support (CIC) is staffed primarily by people with the lived experience of mental health and co-occurring challenges. We are committed to using this lived experience to enhance the delivery of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed mental health services. CIC provided WRAP trainings in the Montgomery County Correctional Facility and we were able to train two women that got released and are now WRAP facilitators and working as a certified peer specialist in the community.Iowa Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - Cedar Rapids was awarded a two-year fidelity review. One of three teams within Iowa that has achieved this.Located in Philadelphia, PA, Kailo Haven has successfully engaged over 50 individuals this fiscal Year 2024/2025. We have met individuals where they are and have assisted them in attaining entitlements, services, and stability. Progress Haven staff have continued to help residents navigate access to Case Management/Mental health support/ Medical insurance) services , supported residents through interpersonal conflict issues, and motivated others to pursue personal life goals. Progress Haven in Philadelphia, PA, successfully engaged over 40 individuals this fiscal year 2024/2025. The program met individuals where they were at and assisted them in attaining entitlements, services, and stability. Progress Haven staff have continued to help residents navigate access to Case Management/Mental health support/ Medical insurance) services, supported residents through interpersonal conflict issues, and motivated others to pursue personal life goals. An example of the hard work and dedication staff have given is encapsulated in the success of one of our couples. Resident A and resident B came to Progress Haven in May 2025. Resident A's addiction to K2 had stymied the individual's progress to the point where staff had to intervene numerous times. Their partner was also addicted and they were not seeing eye to eye. Since that rocky beginning we were able to help Resident A find and maintain gainful employment, facilitated their improved relations as a couple, and assisted Resident B with finding outpatient treatment for addiction. Resident A has been approached by management at her job to supervise her shift. The couple has been awarded a voucher and look forward to starting their new life once they find their apartment.During the physical year of 7/2024-6/2025, Woodstock Family Center had two (2) participants that were selected for PHA housing, and sixteen (16) participants that were able to obtain housing on their own.
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
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 June 2025.
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 January 1971.
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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