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Brians House Incorporated

EIN 23-1990596 · Exton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Brian's House specializes in the care and treatment of people with disabilities. Brian's House provides a broad range of human services to people with special needs and challenges. The primary goal is to maximize each individual's potential through the delivery of high-quality services in a safe and healthy environment. Brian's House strives to help individuals lead full and rewarding lives through the acquisition, development and retention of skills, as well as exposure to a variety of life experiences. Brian's House serves children and adults with a variety of disabilities. All of our services reflect a philosophy of care that is personalized, positive and practical.

Income
$46.4 million
Spending
$45.3 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
542
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$759,845, trustee/treas/cfo wsoc

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 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

    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. $36.5 million spent. Residential services - Brian's House operates a network of group homes for developmentally disabled individuals. These community living arrangements are highly individualized, accommodate a wide range of ability levels, and provide 24-hour supervision. On-site nursing is provided around the clock for the medically fragile. Comprehensive support services maximize progress toward self-sufficiency and community involvement. Staff members lead a variety of activities that promote trust, personal responsibility, socialization, and adaptive ways of meeting personal needs. A variety of day service programs are available to meet personal needs.
  2. $3.2 million spent. Adult day services - the adult day services program serves individuals with developmental disorders. Services include social and communication skill building, self-help task guidance and training, supervised workshop employment, and community-based supported employment. Experienced staff members combine attentive supervision with a personalized approach to habilitation that includes frequent communication with family members.
  3. $29,570 spent. Brian's House enterprises' supported employment program empowers individuals to reach beyond what they might believe is possible for them. Once an individual has been successful in pre-vocational programs, we assess their interests and skills and work with companies to customize opportunities that are a good fit for both.

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 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 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 September 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 November 4, 2026.

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