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Intercommunity Action Incorporated

EIN 23-1875249 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INTERACT HELPS PEOPLE LIVE INDEPENDENT AND FULFILLING LIVES BY PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR AGING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$15.5 million
Spending
$15.8 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
265
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$198,063, president & ceo (until 03/25)

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $8.0 million spent. INTERACT'S INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES CREATES, PROMOTES, AND PROVIDES ACCESS TO QUALITY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHICH FOSTER CHOICE IN EVERYDAY LIVES, MEANINGFUL PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, PARTICIPATION IN THEIR COMMUNITY, AND DIGNITY AND RESPECT AS VALUED CITIZENS. INTERACT HELPS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST OF THEIR POTENTIAL BY SUPPORTING THEM TO BE FULLY INTEGRATED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH RESIDENTIAL SERVICES. THIS DIVISION SERVED 49 INDIVIDUALS OVER THE FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $4.2 million spent. INTERACT'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION PARTNERS WITH PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION CHALLENGES AND THEIR SUPPORTERS WITH THE GOAL OF ENRICHING THEIR LIVES THROUGH IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND FOSTERING HOPE IN REALIZING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE-RELATED ISSUES FIND SUPPORT AND HEALING ON THEIR ROAD TO RECOVERY THOUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING OUTPATIENT TREATMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. THIS DIVISION SERVED 1,082 INDIVIDUALS OVER THE FISCAL YEAR.
  3. $942,482 spent. INTERACT'S AGING SERVICES DIVISION HELPS OLDER ADULTS LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST AS THEY AGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. A NETWORK OF RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS ENABLE LIFELONG LEARNING, SOCIAL AND HEALTH OPPORTUNITIES, CREATIVE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES, AND A VARIETY OF COUNSELING, INFORMATION, AND HOUSING SERVICES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE A SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, ADULT DAY SERVICES, GERIATRIC COUNSELING, AND HOUSING SERVICES. THIS DIVISION SERVED 644 INDIVIDUALS OVER THE FISCAL YEAR.

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 March 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 October 21, 2026.

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