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Lodge Life Services Inc

EIN 23-2063004 · Lancaster, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF EMPOWERMENT, RESPONSIBILITY AND SELF-RELIANCE. THE OPERATIONAL GOAL OF THE LODGE LIFE SERVICES, INC. IS THE ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET THE ON-GOING NEEDS OF THE CONSUMER.

Income
$952,239
Spending
$912,659
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
13
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$89,590, president/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

Fair: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% 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 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - PROVIDES HOUSING PLACEMENT AND AN ARRAY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCE HOMELESSNESS AND MENTAL ILLNESS. THE FREDERICK STREET HOUSING PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED THROUGH CONTRACTING WITH A LOCAL HEALTH CARE SERVICE TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, HOUSING RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE.
  2. $266,725 spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES -PROVIDES THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FORMERLY HOMELESS AND WHO EXPERIENCE MENTAL ILLNESS WITH AN ARRAY OF SUPPORT SERVICES DESIGNED TO BUILD SKILLS AND SUPPORT A PERSON'S INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-RELIANCE. CURRENT RESIDENTIAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE THE LINCOLN HOUSE, FORDNEY ROAD APARTMENTS, PARK AVENUE APARTMENTS, MOUNT JOY SENIOR HOUSING, AND DIAL APARTMENTS ALL OF WHICH ARE LOCATED IN AND AROUND LANCASTER CITY.
  3. $459,269 spent. FINANCIAL SERVICES-PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANSHIP, POWER OF ATTORNEY, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED ADULTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES OR FIDUCIARY SERVICES FOR SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUNDS, TRUSTEE SERVICES, SECONDARY EXECUTOR AND EXECUTOR SERVICES, FIDUCIARY SERVICES FOR VETERANS, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED FIDUCIARY SERVICES.

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 October 1978.

    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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