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Lebanon County Christian Ministries

EIN 23-2262968 · Lebanon, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEBANON COUNTY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES SHARES THE LOVE OF JESUS THROUGH FOOD,SHELTER AND CONNECTIONS TO PROMOTE WELLBEING AND A HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
17
Volunteers
202

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

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Fair: 58 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $2.2 million spent. FOOD BANK - ACQUIRES AND WAREHOUSES FOOD AND TOILETRIES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH DONATIONS AND THE PURCHASE OF FOOD. THE FOOD BANK PROVIDES FOOD AND TOILETRIES TO PANTRIES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION TO INDIVIDUALS NEEDING FOOD ASSISTANCE FOOD PANTRY - IN JULY OF 2023, THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION MODEL CHANGED TO THE CLIENT CHOICE MODEL. THIS WAS BRANDED "THE MARKET ON 7TH", A CHARITABLE FOOD PANTRY. THIS PROVIDES A GROCERY MARKET STYLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE GUESTS ARE ABLE TO MAKE SELECTIONS WITHIN THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE LEADERSHIP. VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF RECEIVED DONATED AND PURCHASED GOODS, INVENTORY THE ITEMS AS APPROPRIATE, AND STOCK THE SHELVES LIKE A GROCERY MARKET. INDIVIDUALS WHO PRESENT TO THE MARKET ON 7TH ARE REGISTERED AS PER THE GUIDLINES OF THE USDA/PA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND ARE ASKED TO SELF-DECLARE THEIR INCOME TO ENSURE THOSE BEING SERVED MEET THE GUIDELINES. FOOD BANK - ACQUIRES AND WAREHOUSES FOOD AND TOILETRIES MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH DONATIONS AND THE PURCHASE OF FOOD. THE FOOD BANK PROVIDES FOOD AND TOILETRIES TO PANTRIES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION TO INDIVIDUALS NEEDING FOOD ASSISTANCE FOOD PANTRY - IN JULY OF 2023, THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION MODEL CHANGED TO THE CLIENT CHOICE MODEL. THIS WAS BRANDED "THE MARKET ON 7TH", A CHARITABLE FOOD PANTRY. THIS PROVIDES A GROCERY MARKET STYLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE GUESTS ARE ABLE TO MAKE SELECTIONS WITHIN THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE LEADERSHIP. VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF RECEIVED DONATED AND PURCHASED GOODS, INVENTORY THE ITEMS AS APPROPRIATE, AND STOCK THE SHELVES LIKE A GROCERY MARKET. INDIVIDUALS WHO PRESENT TO THE MARKET ON 7TH ARE REGISTERED AS PER THE GUIDLINES OF THE USDA/PA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND ARE ASKED TO SELF-DECLARE THEIR INCOME TO ENSURE THOSE BEING SERVED MEET THE GUIDELINES.
  2. $76,441 spent. LUNCH PROGRAMS - FREE NOON MEAL: A FREE LUNCH IS SERVED, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, AT A CITY LOCATION. NO PRE-QUALIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE FREE MEALS.
  3. $81,608 spent. SHELTER: PRIOR TO FEBRUARY OF 2024, THE FRESH START SHELTER OPERATED IN THE COLD SHELTER MODEL WITH A RESOURCE CENTER LOCATED AT THE MAIN LOCATION OF LCCM. GUESTS WOULD SLEEP AT A DESIGNATED LOCATION. IN FEBRUARY OF 2024, THE NEW SPACE FOR THE SHELTER WAS OPENED AT THE CHESTNUT STREET COMMUNITY CENTER. THIS LOCATION IS A SINGLE SITE FOR INTAKE, DAYTIME RESOURCES, AND OVERNIGHT SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS. THIS LOCATION PROVIDES KITCHEN FACILITIES, SLEEPING FACLITITES, LAUNDRY FACILITIES AND BATHROOM/SHOWER FACILITIES. THE LOCATION IS STAFFED 24/7 BETWEEN STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
  4. $272,766 spent. OTHER CLIENT SERVICES - SUPPLYING ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE INCLUDING COST OF MEDICAL, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, SHELTER AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.
  5. OTHER CLIENT SERVICES - SUPPLYING ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE INCLUDING COST OF MEDICAL, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, SHELTER AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

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 November 6, 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 June 1998.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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