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Bell Socialization Services Inc

EIN 23-1896438 · York, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT OF SUPPORT AND EMPOWERMENT WHERE PEOPLE CAN IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIVING. THE AGENCY OFFERS HOUSING AND BASIC LIVING SUPPORT THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, AND SHELTER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS TOWARD ITS VISION OF A COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE ARE VALUED AND RESPECTED, AND LIVE WITH DIGNITY.

Income
$15.2 million
Spending
$15.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
259
Volunteers
225
Highest pay
$143,334, executive director

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

Fair: 69 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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

    18 of 18 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 (3)
  1. $7.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL LIVING ARRANGEMENTS - PROVIDE A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR CONSUMERS NEEDING TO LEARN SKILLS FOR COMMUNITY LIVING. GROUP HOMES PROVIDE SUPERVISION TO THE CONSUMERS, ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS DOCUMENTED IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN. STAFF IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY TO HELP RESIDENTS ADJUST TO COMMUNITY LIVING. RESIDENTS WORK ON PERSONAL GOALS AS PART OF THEIR REHABILITATION. REFERRALS NEED TO BE DIRECTED THROUGH THE YORK/ADAMS MENTAL HEALTH - INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 43 PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR.
  2. $1.0 million spent. C.H.I.P.P. (COMMUNITY HOSPITALIZATION INTEGRATION PROJECT PROGRAM) - RESIDENTIAL SERVICES IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FOUR AGENCIES: THE YORK/ADAMS MENTAL HEALTH-INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES PROGRAM, WELLSPAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, ADAMS/HANOVER COUNSELING SERVICES, AND BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES IN AN APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR SERIOUSLY MENTALLY ILL CONSUMERS WHO WERE PREVIOUSLY LONG-TERM PATIENTS (2 + YEARS) AT PA'S STATE HOSPITAL INSTITUTIONS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TEMPORARY SUPPORT (30-90 DAYS) FOR ONE MENTALLY ILL CONSUMER AT A TIME WHO IS RECOVERING FROM A LOCAL PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION. DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR, THIS PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 24 INDIVIDUALS.
  3. $5.2 million spent. ALL OTHER ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAMS PROVIDE, FURNISH, AND MAINTAIN SUITABLE LIVING QUARTERS, FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, PRIMARILY THOSE WHICH ARE MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY DISABLED. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDED THE BELL SHELTER AND BRIDGE HOUSING. THE BELL SHELTER IS A FAMILY SHELTER WHICH PROVIDES LIVING QUARTERS FOR FAMILIES FOR UP TO 30 DAYS. BRIDGE HOUSING IS A REHABILITATIVE HOUSING PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS A LONGER-TERM OPTION (UP TO ONE YEAR), PROVIDING MORE TIME FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES TO HONE BASIC LIVING SKILLS, GETTING THEM ON TRACK FOR A SUCCESSFUL INDEPDENDENT LIVING. THE BRIDGE HOUSING UTILIZES EIGHT APARTMENT UNITS IN YORK CITY AND TWO UNITS ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF A BELL FAMILY SHELTER.

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 April 1976.

    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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