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Halfway Environment for Alcoholics Recovering Inc

EIN 23-2095529 · Lancaster, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EXTENDED CARE FOR PEOPLE RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND RELATED PROBLEMS, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTPATIENT CARE.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 91%
Employees
115
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$186,052, executive director

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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $2.5 million spent. THE WOMEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS LOCATED IN MARIETTA AND MOUNTVILLE. THE GATE HOUSE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE LICENSED, COMMUNITY-BASED TREATMENT FACILITIES DESIGNED TO OFFER EXTENDED TIME IN TREATMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED A PRIMARY DETOXIFICATION/REHABILITATION STAY. WE STRIVE TO ADDRESS THE BIO-PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS OF ADDICTION, AND HELP MEN AND WOMEN RE-ENTER THE COMMUNITY AS PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS THREE TO SIX MONTHS, AND IN THAT TIME RESIDENTS CAN EXPECT TO WORK WITH THE TREATMENT TEAM TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO RECOVERY, WHILE PRACTICING LIFE SKILLS AND CONNECTING WITH LOCAL 12-STEP GROUPS. ALL COUNSELING AND TREATMENT GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY PROFESSIONAL AND CREDENTIALED MEMBERS OF THE TREATMENT TEAM. WITHIN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT, RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO FOCUS ON AND RESOLVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL CORE ISSUES AND FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO ADDICTION AND RELAPSE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE MEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS LOCATED IN LITITZ. THE GATE HOUSE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE LICENSED, COMMUNITY-BASED TREATMENT FACILITIES DESIGNED TO OFFER EXTENDED TIME IN TREATMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE COMPLETED A PRIMARY DETOXIFICATION/REHABILITATION STAY. WE STRIVE TO ADDRESS THE BIO-PSYCHOSOCIAL EFFECTS OF ADDICTION, AND HELP MEN AND WOMEN RE-ENTER THE COMMUNITY AS PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IS THREE TO SIX MONTHS, AND IN THAT TIME RESIDENTS CAN EXPECT TO WORK WITH THE TREATMENT TEAM TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO RECOVERY, WHILE PRACTICING LIFE SKILLS AND CONNECTING WITH LOCAL 12-STEP GROUPS. ALL COUNSELING AND TREATMENT GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY PROFESSIONAL AND CREDENTIALED MEMBERS OF THE TREATMENT TEAM. WITHIN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT, RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO FOCUS ON AND RESOLVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL CORE ISSUES AND FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO ADDICTION AND RELAPSE.
  3. $532,775 spent. OUTPATIENT PROGRAM: GATE HOUSE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (GHBHS) PROVIDES SUBSTANCE ABUSE OUTPATIENT AND INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES IN A COMFORTABLE AND CONVENIENT LOCATION. ALSO, ACTING AS A POINT OF ENTRY TO THE SYSTEM OF CARE, GHBHS PROVIDES DRUG AND ALCOHOL ASSESSMENTS AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONCERNED THAT THEIR SUBSTANCE USE IS BECOMING A PROBLEM IN THEIR LIVES. THIS PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED IN 2013, REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO MEETING THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY NEEDS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.OUTPATIENT TREATMENT ALLOWS CLIENTS TO LEARN AND PRACTICE RECOVERY SKILLS WITHOUT DISRUPTING DAILY ROUTINES. INDIVIDUALS ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN REGULAR WORK AND HOUSEHOLD ROUTINES DURING THE COURSE OF TREATMENT. IN ADDITION, OUTPATIENT TREATMENT ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL TO MAINTAIN PROXIMITY TO THEIR SUPPORT NETWORKS, OR TO DEVELOP SUPPORT IN THEIR ENVIRONMENT THROUGH FAMILY SESSIONS AND REFERRALS TO LOCAL RESOURCES.
  4. $720,467 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN SAFE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUPPORT MEN AND WOMEN ESTABLISHING LIVES IN RECOVERY FROM ALCOHOL AND / OR DRUG ADDICTIONS.

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 October 1983.

    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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