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The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth

EIN 23-2237787 · Norristown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TRANSFORMING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES - ONE MOMENT, ONE CHOICE, ONE CONNECTION AT A TIME.

Income
$21.6 million
Spending
$20.9 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 74%
Employees
227
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$563,994, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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 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. $17.2 million spent. TLC'S SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES DIVISION DELIVERS HIGH-IMPACT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS TO K-12 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, HELPING TO ENSURE SAFE, PRODUCTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. TLC'S COUNSELORS, CREATIVE ARTS SPECIALISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND CLIMATE COACHES WORK TO IMPROVE SCHOOL CULTURE AND STUDENT RESILIENCE THROUGH PRACTICAL, OUTCOMES-DRIVEN STRATEGIES. TLC'S COLLEGE AND CAREER COACHES PROVIDE MENTORING AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED. TLC'S PBIS (POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS) STAFF IMPLEMENT PROVEN PRACTICES THAT IMPROVE SCHOOL CLIMATE AND ENHANCE STUDENT BEHAVIORS. TLC'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES ARE A NETWORK OF LICENSED AND ACCREDITED SCHOOLS SERVING STUDENTS WHO THRIVE IN NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. OUR PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE HANDS-ON, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN HIGH-DEMAND FIELDS, SUPPORTED BY SPECIALIZED STEM AND HUMANITIES CENTERS, AS WELL AS ROBOTICS AND VIRTUAL REALITY LABS. STAFFED BY EXPERIENCED TEACHERS AND COUNSELORS, OUR SCHOOLS DELIVER A PERSONALIZED EDUCATION THAT BUILDS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND CAREER READINESS. THROUGH CHARACTER-BUILDING AND PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION, STUDENTS DEVELOP THE SELF-DISCIPLINE AND RESILIENCE NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. TLC'S EDUCATION INSTITUTE (TEI) EQUIPS STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND SCHOOL LEADERS WITH PROVEN STRATEGIES TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AND PROMOTE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS. IN ADDITION, TEI PROVIDES SPECIALIZED DE-ESCALATION TRAINING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS TO ENHANCE CRISIS RESPONSE, STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS, AND IMPROVE OVERALL SAFETY AND WELL-BEING. TLC'S WELLNESS CENTER PROVIDES OUTPATIENT SERVICES, OFFERING INDIVIDUALIZED THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORT, AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE TO PROMOTE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND LONG-TERM STABILITY. TLC'S COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES DIVISION OFFERS MOBILE COUNSELING AND CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. HEATHER'S HOPE: A CENTER FOR HEALING PROVIDES IN-HOME ART THERAPY AND COUNSELING SERVICES. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COUNTY AGENCIES SUCH AS THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH (OCY), TLC ALSO DELIVERS SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, HOMEMAKER SUPPORT SERVICES, FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS, AND COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT.

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 September 1985.

    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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