Merakey Philadelphia
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND AUTISM SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF PHILADELPHIA.
- Income
- $27.4 million
- Spending
- $27.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 6.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 420
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $1.4 million, director/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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 15% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% 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
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
5 of 252 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $24.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS MERAKEY PHILADELPHIA'S ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO SERVE AS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THE CITY'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTINUUM FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. SPANNING MORE THAN 122 RESIDENTIAL BEDS ACROSS LONG-TERM STRUCTURED RESIDENCES (LTSR) AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION (CRR) PROGRAMS, THESE SERVICES PROVIDE CLINICALLY INFORMED, RECOVERY-ORIENTED HOUSING DESIGNED TO PROMOTE STABILITY AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS IN THE COMMUNITY.IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH THE PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES (DBHIDS), THE PROGRAMS MAINTAIN AN EFFICIENT AND COORDINATED REFERRAL PROCESS THAT ENSURES TIMELY ACCESS TO APPROPRIATE LEVELS OF CARE. THIS PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS CONTINUITY, MINIMIZES SERVICE GAPS, AND STRENGTHENS OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE.IN THE PAST YEAR, THE RESIDENTIAL PORTFOLIO DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL REGULATORY AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING A SEAMLESS OMHSAS STATE AUDIT COMPLETED WITH ZERO CITATIONS. THIS ACHIEVEMENT REFLECTS STRONG LEADERSHIP, CONSISTENT ADHERENCE TO REGULATORY STANDARDS, AND THE DEDICATION OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS WHO PRIORITIZE QUALITY, SAFETY, AND PERSON-CENTERED CARE.ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAMS HAVE SUSTAINED A THERAPEUTIC RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS RECOVERY, REDUCES UNNECESSARY HOSPITAL UTILIZATION, AND FOSTERS INCREASED INDEPENDENCE FOR RESIDENTS. COLLECTIVELY, THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDERSCORE MERAKEY'S CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO DELIVERING HIGH-QUALITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES THAT PROMOTE DIGNITY, STABILITY, AND MEANINGFUL PROGRESS TOWARD RECOVERY.COMMUNITY INTEGRATED RECOVERY CENTERS (CIRCS) MERAKEY PHILADELPHIA OPERATES TWO COMMUNITY INTEGRATED RECOVERY CENTERS (CIRCS), COLLECTIVELY SERVING OVER 150 MEN AND WOMEN WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DISTINGUISHED BY THEIR INNOVATIVE USE OF CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES INCLUDING MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, AND MANUAL ARTS TO SUPPORT CONSUMERS' RECOVERY JOURNEYS. BY FOSTERING SELF-EXPRESSION AND EMOTIONAL HEALING, THESE THERAPIES ENHANCE PARTICIPANTS' OVERALL WELL-BEING AND ENGAGEMENT IN THEIR RECOVERY PROCESS.OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS MERAKEY PHILADELPHIA'S OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINICS PROVIDE CRITICAL SUPPORT TO A DIVERSE POPULATION OF OVER 2,300 ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THESE CLINICS DELIVER TARGETED, EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENTS DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES. BY EMPHASIZING SHORTER, GOAL-DIRECTED EPISODES OF CARE, THE CLINICS EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE LASTING PROGRESS WHILE OPTIMIZING SERVICE EFFICIENCY.COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS MERAKEY PHILADELPHIA'S COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS UNDERWENT A STRATEGIC CONSOLIDATION IN FY24 TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION AND SERVICE INTEGRATION. BY BRINGING TOGETHER TRADITIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT, MOBILE PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION, AND PEER SUPPORT SERVICES, THE PROGRAMS NOW OFFER A MORE COHESIVE AND HOLISTIC APPROACH TO MEETING CONSUMERS' NEEDS. THIS STREAMLINED MODEL FOSTERS STRONGER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SERVICES, IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY AND OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING CARE.INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (IBHS) SCHOOL PROGRAMS MERAKEY PHILADELPHIA'S IBHS SCHOOL PROGRAMS PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN HELPING STUDENTS REACCLIMATE TO CLASSROOMS FOLLOWING THE CHALLENGES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDED TARGETED BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO ADDRESS THE UNIQUE STRESSORS STUDENTS FACED DURING THE TRANSITION BACK TO IN-PERSON LEARNING. INITIATIVES INCLUDED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING WORKSHOPS, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT PLANS, AND PROACTIVE COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOL STAFF TO CREATE TRAUMA-SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS. THESE EFFORTS FOSTERED RESILIENCE, IMPROVED CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT, AND SUPPORTED STUDENTS IN REBUILDING SOCIAL CONNECTIONS CRITICAL TO THEIR ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUCCESS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1982.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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