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Tenfold

EIN 23-1731792 · Lancaster, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TENFOLD SPARKS THE POWER IN ALL PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE EQUITABLE HOUSING AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. WE ARE THE TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNER INNOVATIVELY BUILDING WEALTH AND ACHIEVING QUALITY, FAIR AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL, THROUGH PROACTIVE COACHING, EDUCATION, LENDING AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
64
Volunteers
325
Highest pay
$131,507, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $1.1 million spent. THE ANN B. BARSHINGER FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER FOR LANCASTER COUNTY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED FINANCIAL COUNSELING/COACHING AND EDUCATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EQUIP LANCASTER HOUSEHOLDS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR THEIR FUTURE. THE FOLLOWING ARE COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES SERVICES IN CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING, ASSET DEVELOPMENT, MORTGAGE COUNSELING, PREPURCHASE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION.
  2. $1.4 million spent. THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN VARIOUS HOUSING MODELS OWNED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THIS INCLUDES LONG TERM RENTAL HOUSING, SHORT TERM HOUSING, AND PERMANENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS AS DESCRIBED BELOW. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE TLC PROGRAM, THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT, MARKET VIEW APARTMENTS, AND BETH SHALOM HOUSE.
  3. $1.2 million spent. THE HOMELESS AND RENTAL COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AFTER PERMANENT HOUSING HAS BEEN OBTAINED TO ENSURE THE HOUSING IS MAINTAINED AND FINANCIALLY STABLE. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESCRIBED BELOW. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES SHELTER TO INDEPENDENT LIVING, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES, COMMUNITY HOMELESS ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL TEAM, MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY HOUSING SOLUTIONS, COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND THE HEARTHSIDE PROGRAM.
  4. $456,839 spent. THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO REVITALIZE LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE FOLLOWING IS A COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES SOWE.

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 1972.

    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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