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EIN 23-2003056 · Ft Washington, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER AND SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED OF SPECIALIZED SUPPORTS BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO LIVE FULFILLING LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$51.7 million
Spending
$49.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
838
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$281,820, president and 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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

    7 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

    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. $24.6 million spent. INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY & AUTISM SERVICES BELIEVE IN EMPOWERING AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITIES AND UNLOCKING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. DISABILITY DOES NOT MEAN INABILITY. OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS FACILITATE PERSONAL GROWTH AND HELP INDIVIDUALS REACH THEIR GOALS. WE OFFER COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, BOTH IN-HOME AND OFF-SITE, WHERE SOCIAL SKILLS AND EXCITING ACTIVITIES PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT IN LIFE SKILLS. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS AND A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH IN SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON EXPANDING COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING, JOB MATCH AND ON-GOING JOB SUPPORT. OUR ROBUST LIFESHARING PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY LIVING HOMES ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE A TRUE HOME LIVING EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON SUPPORT AND CARE FOR THOSE WE SERVE.
  2. $13.1 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY AND RELATIONSHIPS IN HEALING AND WELLNESS. ACCESS SERVICES PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE LIFESPAN - FROM 18 MONTHS THROUGH ALL OF ADULTHOOD - AND MEET NEEDS ACROSS CRISIS INTERVENTION TO LONG-TERM SUPPORT DELIVERED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON SERVING OUR UNHOUSED POPULATIONS AND WORKING WITH PEOPLE TO MEET HOUSING NEEDS. WE BELIEVE EVERY PERSON NEEDS TO BUILD A LIFE WORTH LIVING. OUR SERVICES ARE, BY DESIGN, PERSON-CENTERED SO THAT THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE AND THEIR GOALS, REMAIN THE PRIMARY FOCUS. WE SEEK TO PARTNER WITH OTHER PROVIDERS AND RESOURCES TO MAXIMIZE OUTCOMES FOR THOSE WE COLLECTIVELY SERVE AND TO INTEGRATE HEALTH FOR THE WHOLE PERSON.
  3. $6.5 million spent. CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDE SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. OUR FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS WORK TO EMPOWER FAMILIES THROUGH FAMILY PEER SPECIALISTS WHO GIVE FAMILIES A WIDE "VILLAGE" OF SUPPORT AND VALUABLE CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS GIVE CHILDREN AND YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN UNIQUE FAMILIES CREATED THROUGH LOVE THAT PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE ENVIRONMENTS IN THEIR LIVES FOR BOTH SHORT AND EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. OTHER PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICE LINE PROVIDE SERVICES IN YOUTH MENTORING, ADVOCACY, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, INCLUDING OUR ACCESS LEARNING ACADEMY.

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 August 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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