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Eldernet of Lower Merion and Narberth

EIN 23-2005485 · Bryn Mawr, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ELDERNET PROVIDES A SAFETY NET FOR OLDER AND DISABLED ADULTS TO HELP THEM REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES WITH DIGNITY, AND STRENGTHENS FOOD AND FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED OF SUPPORT.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$926,305
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
23.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
8
Volunteers
158

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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. $606,589 spent. FOR NEARLY 50 YEARS, ELDERNET OF LOWER MERION AND NARBERTH HAS SERVED THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY HELPING TO ENSURE THAT LOW TO MODERATE INCOME LOCAL SENIORS (AGE 60+) AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES CAN LEAD FULL AND INDEPENDENT LIVES AND REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITY. ELDERNET CONTINUES TO ENSURE THAT OUR NEIGHBORS' BASIC NEEDS ARE MET WHILE ALSO BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS BOUNDARIES AND PROVIDING THE SOCIAL INTERACTIONS THAT ARE PROVEN TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND LIFE EXPECTANCY OF OLDER ADULTS. ELDERNET TO DECREASES OLDER ADULT ISOLATION, PROVIDES HUNGER RELIEF, BROADENS ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, AND PROMOTES THE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE THAT ALLOWS OLDER ADULTS TO AGE SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES. WITH OUR EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS, ELDERNET OFFERS THREE MAIN PROGRAMS TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY: VOLUNTEER SERVICES, COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER AND FOOD PANTRY, AND CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. ALL ELDERNET'S PROGRAMS ARE FREE TO PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE FIRST SCREENED FOR ELIGIBILITY BY SOCIAL WORKERS IN OUR CARE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. VOLUNTEER SERVICESELDERNET VOLUNTEERS DRIVE PARTICIPANTS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ERRANDS. THEY VISIT PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR HOMES AND ASSIST WITH ODD JOBS AS NEEDED. LAST FISCAL YEAR, 139 VOLUNTEERS WORKED 6,439 VOLUNTEER HOURS PROVIDING 2,122 ROUND-TRIP RIDES TO 144 PARTICIPANTS. THIS IMPORTANT SERVICE ENABLES PARTICIPANTS TO REMAIN HEALTHY AT HOME WHILE ALSO PROVIDING THEM WITH A PERSONAL ESCORT TO THEIR APPOINTMENTS. THIS SOCIAL INTERACTION IS ALSO CRUCIAL TO THE HEALTH OF OUR PARTICIPANTS AND THE VALUE OF THE ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS THAT OFTEN DEVELOP BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS CANNOT BE QUANTIFIED.COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER AND FOOD PANTRYTHE LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP 2022 COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SHOWED THAT FOOD INSECURITY WAS ONE OF THE MOST PRESSING NEEDS FACING RESIDENTS. GOVERNMENT CUTS EARLIER THIS YEAR TO THE BENEFITS THAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE TO LESSEN FOOD INSECURITY HAVE ONLY INTENSIFIED THAT NEEDED. THE CENTER AND PANTRY PROVIDE A PLACE FOR QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS TO SHOP FOR FRESH PRODUCE, MILK, BREAD, MEAT AND PRE-PACKAGED AND CANNED FOOD. MANY PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS, LIKE TOILET PAPER, CANNOT BE PURCHASED WITH GOVERNMENT BENEFITS SO REMAIN IN GREAT DEMAND AT THE PANTRY SO MUCH SO THAT KEEPING IT SUFFICIENTLY STOCKED IS AN ONGOING CHALLENGE. LAST FISCAL YEAR, 40 VOLUNTEERS WORKED 2,010 VOLUNTEER HOURS DISTRIBUTING 101,650 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT $201,268 TO 2,174 PARTICIPANTS. THE DIRE NEED FOR THIS SERVICE IN OUR COMMUNITY IS EVIDENCED BY THE FACT THAT YEAR-OVER-YEAR THE POUNDAGE OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED HAS INCREASED BY ALMOST 40%.CARE MANAGEMENTWITH SUPPORT FROM THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING AND ADULT SERVICES, ELDERNET IS THE ONLY INTENSIVE SERVICES PROVIDER TO SENIORS IN THE TOWNSHIP. THIS SUPPORT IS PROVIDED BY TWO LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS WHO ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN ACCESSING BENEFITS AND COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES THAT HELP THEM TO REMAIN HEALTHY IN THEIR HOMES. ELDERNET'S SOCIAL WORKERS IN THE CARE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TOUCHED EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO AVAILED THEMSELVES OF OUR SERVICES EACH YEAR. LAST FISCAL YEAR, 281 UNDUPLICATED PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE HELPED. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE A CONTRACT WITH MONTGOMERY COUNTY TO BE ONE OF THREE SIS (SENIOR INTENSIVE SERVICES) PROVIDERS IN THE COUNTY AND WE ARE THE ONLY PROVIDER IN LOWER MERION.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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