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Ephrata Area Social Services

EIN 23-1857457 · Ephrata, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER AND CONNECT NEIGHBORS TO BUILD A HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY IN THE EPHRATA AND COCALICO REGIONS OF NORTHERN LANCASTER COUNTY.

Income
$854,711
Spending
$820,886
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
14.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
21
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$87,558, executive di

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

Strong: 95 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 82 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $151,136 spent. MEALS ON WHEELS - EMPLOYEES AND 80 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE MEALS 5 DAYS PER WEEK FOR A MINIMAL WEEKLY CHARGE. 16,148 MEALS WERE SERVED DURING 2025.
  2. $173,843 spent. TRANSPORTATION - 10 PAID DRIVERS PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED. 4,800 TRIPS WERE PROVIDED DURING 2025.
  3. $70,332 spent. DIRECT AID GIVEN TO NEEDY PERSONS FOR UTILITIES, FOOD, MEDICATION, AND VARIOUS OTHER NEEDS. APPROXIMATELY 812 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN 2025.
  4. $197,314 spent. FOOD BANK - PROVIDED DONATED AND PURCHASED FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. COMMUNITY SUPPORT - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. TRANSITIONAL LIVING - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INDEPENDANT LIVING WHERE FAMILIES RECEIVE BUDGETING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND MENTOR SERVICES.
  5. FOOD BANK - PROVIDED DONATED AND PURCHASED FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. COMMUNITY SUPPORT - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. TRANSITIONAL LIVING - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INDEPENDANT LIVING WHERE FAMILIES RECEIVE BUDGETING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND MENTOR SERVICES.

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 February 1973.

    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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