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Merakey Delaware County

EIN 23-1887233 · Lafayette Hl, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak28 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$17.6 million
Spending
$18.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
294
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$1.4 million, president/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

Weak: 28 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 281% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 6 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 (1)
  1. $16.4 million spent. MERAKEY DELAWARE COUNTY OFFERS A BROAD CONTINUUM OF SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. SEVERAL OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE INTEGRATED AND COORDINATED SERVICES. OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE READILY AVAILABLE THROUGH INTAKE APPOINTMENTS WHICH PROVIDE 40-50 INDIVIDUALS PER MONTH WITH AN ASSESSMENT THAT IS THE GATEWAY TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT. INDIVIDUALS ARE OFFERED INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES. MERAKEY PROVIDES EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES SUCH AS CASE MANAGEMENT AND WELLNESS RECOVERY TEAMS. THESE SERVICES WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY TO LINK THEM TO RESOURCES, PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, AND ENSURE INDIVIDUALS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH NEEDS ARE MET THROUGH REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY PROVIDERS OR RECEIVING DIRECT INTERVENTIONS FROM MERAKEY. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS WITHIN MERAKEY DELAWARE COUNTY'S ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION SERVE AS A VITAL PILLAR IN THE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESSES. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE 6 COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION (CRR) SITES PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORT TAILORED TO MEET EACH RESIDENT'S NEEDS.THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE REFERRAL PROCESS MANAGED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OMH, INDIVIDUALS GAIN SEAMLESS ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE STABILITY, RECOVERY, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON FOSTERING A STRUCTURED YET SUPPORTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT, THESE PROGRAMS EMPOWER RESIDENTS TO BUILD LIFE SKILLS, ENHANCE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND PROGRESS TOWARD GREATER INDEPENDENCE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.MERAKEY DELAWARE COUNTY'S RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROVIDED CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR 12 RESIDENTS IN 4 HOMES ACROSS THE COUNTY. ONE PERSON TRANSITIONED FROM LIVING IN AN INSTITUTIONAL SETTING TO THEIR NEW COMMUNITY-BASED HOME IN OCTOBER 2024. TWO PEOPLE TRANSITIONED FROM AN INSTITUTIONAL SETTING A NEWLY RENOVATED COMMUNITY-BASED HOME IN MARH 2025 WITH THE OPENING OF A 5TH HOME. ALL 14 RESIDENTS CONTINUE TO THRIVE PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES WITHIN THEIR HOME AND OUT IN THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING PILOT MUSIC THERAPY AND FITNESS PROGRAMS WITH IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY.MERAKEY DELAWARE COUNTY SUPPORTS 2 PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES INCLUDING IN HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS, COMPANION CARE AND RESPITE SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ALLOW SUPPORTS TO WORK WITH THE FAMILIES' LOVED ONES WITHIN THEIR HOME AND OUT IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPING VARIOUS SKILLSETS AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

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 1983.

    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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