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Kennett Area Community Service

EIN 23-2215441 · Kennett Sq, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY THROUGH FOOD, HOUSING, CRISIS SERVICES, AND EDUCATION SERVICES.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
36
Volunteers
252
Highest pay
$130,928, executive director (until june '25)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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

    15 of 15 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

    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 September 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. $2.6 million spent. THE KACS FOOD CUPBOARD PROVIDES A FREE 7-10 DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD EACH MONTH TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, KACS DISTRIBUTED 1.1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO 2,091 UNIQUE HOUSEHOLDS (5,749 INDIVIDUALS). ON AVERAGE, 1,160 SERVICES WERE PROVIDED EACH MONTH THROUGH A COMBINATION OF IN-PERSON SHOPPING AND DELIVERY PROGRAMS TO LOW-INCOME RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUAL HOMES. THE KACS FOOD CUPBOARD PROVIDES A FREE 7-10 DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD EACH MONTH TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, KACS DISTRIBUTED 1.1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO 2,091 UNIQUE HOUSEHOLDS (5,749 INDIVIDUALS). ON AVERAGE, 1,160 SERVICES WERE PROVIDED EACH MONTH THROUGH A COMBINATION OF IN-PERSON SHOPPING AND DELIVERY PROGRAMS TO LOW-INCOME RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUAL HOMES.
  2. $736,103 spent. THE KACS SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS FOR RENT, UTILITIES, AND OTHER LIVING EXPENSES. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, CONNECTIONS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, 458 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED SUPPORT (1,447 INDIVIDUALS). THE KACS SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS FOR RENT, UTILITIES, AND OTHER LIVING EXPENSES. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, CONNECTIONS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, 458 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED SUPPORT (1,447 INDIVIDUALS).
  3. $162,123 spent. HOUSING PROGRAM KACS OWNS AND OPERATES THREE LOW-INCOME RENTAL PROPERTIES THAT PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 18 ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL NEED FOR STABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. HOUSING PROGRAM KACS OWNS AND OPERATES THREE LOW-INCOME RENTAL PROPERTIES THAT PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 18 ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL NEED FOR STABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
  4. $154,728 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION KACS OFFERS PARTICIPANT-FOCUSED PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CONNECTIONS, RESOURCES, AND CONFIDENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE OF POVERTY. THIS YEAR, 46 INDIVIDUALS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE GETTING AHEAD PROGRAM AND 38 THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM. COMMUNITY-WIDE WORKSHOPS EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE REALITIES OF POVERTY AND PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY. THIS YEAR, 194 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED THE BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY WORKSHOP OR POVERTY SIMULATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 August 1993.

    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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