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Hedwig House Inc

EIN 23-2010639 · Abington, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN PURSUIT OF INDEPENDENCE

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
12
Volunteers
44
Highest pay
$88,116, co-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: 45 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (7)
  1. $286,718 spent. RESIDENTIAL TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM (RTP) - COUNTY FUNDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS TRANSITIONING FROM RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FACILITIES.
  2. $494,855 spent. TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (TBRA) - PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY WHO ARE AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS.
  3. $269,389 spent. VESTA - PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, FLEXIBLE, AND ONGOING SERVICES FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DIFFICULTIES, INCLUDING SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS.
  4. $229,477 spent. PREP - PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT ASSITS ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE AREAS OF DAILY LIVING SKILLS, SOCIALIZATION, EDUCATIONAL GOALS, AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION. THE FOCUS IS ON INDIVIDUAL FUNCTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCEMENT, RETENTION, AND TRANSFERENCE TO REAL-LIFE TASKS AND SETTINGS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP BASIS.
  5. $37,888 spent. CONTINGENCY FUNDS - ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT OR UTILITY DEPOSITS, HOME FURNISHINGS, RESOLVING BACK RENT OR UTILITIES AND LATE FEES, ASSISTANCE WITH APARTMENT CLEANUP, PEST CONTROL, DAMAGE REPAIR, ETC. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS BUILD OR MAINTAIN SUCCESS.
  6. PREP - PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT ASSITS ADULTS WITH 229477. 0. 0.
  7. CONTINGENCY FUNDS - ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES 37888. 0. 0.

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 June 1977.

    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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