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Dock Acres Inc

EIN 23-2233514 · Lansdale, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TOGETHER WE EMPOWER OLDER ADULTS AND FAMILIES TO LEAD LIVES OF PURPOSE AND JOY, GUIDED BY THE MENNONITE TRADITION OF CARE AND SERVICE TO OTHERS.

Income
$11.9 million
Spending
$9.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
24
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$430,070, 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs.

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 34% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (1)
  1. $7.7 million spent. THROUGH NON-PROFIT HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES, DOCK ACRES, INC. MEETS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF SENIOR ADULTS. DOCK ACRES HELPS ITS RESIDENTS FIND PURPOSE AND JOY BY SUPPORTING THEIR HEALTH AND SECURITY AND OFFERING ENRICHING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HOLISTIC WELL-BEING.RESIDENTS OF DOCK ACRES RECEIVE HOUSING, NURSING, REHABILITATION, LIFE ENRICHMENT, AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF 169 RESIDENTIAL LIVING COTTAGES AND VILLAS (DOCK ACRES DIVISION) AND 89 RESIDENTIAL LIVING APARTMENTS (DOCK GARDENS DIVISION). RESIDENTS RECEIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES THROUGH A CONTINUING CARE AGREEMENT THAT INCLUDES HATFIELD MENNONITE HOME. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, 378 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED CARE AT DOCK ACRES, WHICH MAINTAINED AN AVERAGE CENSUS OF 96%. DOCK ACRES RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEVOLENT CARE IF THEIR RESOURCES ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE FULL COST OF THEIR CARE DESPITE PRUDENT FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP.DOCK ACRES ALSO SERVES THE BROADER COMMUNITY IN SEVERAL WAYS. COMMUNITY SPACES ARE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE TO HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING PUBLIC SUPPORT AND EDUCATION ON HEALTH TOPICS. THE FACILITY ALSO HOSTS SEMINARS FOR PASTORS AND THOSE SERVING THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS A PUBLIC SUPPORT GROUP FOR LOVED ONES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA.

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 January 1986.

    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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