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Arbor Place

EIN 23-2287793 · Lancaster, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MINISTER TO YOUTH LIVING IN SOUTHEAST LANCASTER CITY AND BEYOND TO PROMOTE PERSONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND EDUCATIONAL GROWTH IN A SAFE, WHOLESOME ENVIRONMENT TO PROVIDE BIBLICAL, CULTURALLY-RELEVANT, AND HOLISTIC ACTIVITIES TO BE A CATALYST FOR ESTABLISHING THE YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES IN COMMUNITY CHURCHES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
-1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
108
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$71,035, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $796,609 spent. WE PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND A WIDE RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE AS A CROSS-CULTURAL ADVOCATE THAT CHALLENGES YOUTH (RANGING FROM 7 TO 17) TO BECOME TOMORROW'S LEADERS. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING AN INTENTIONAL, HIGH QUALITY, AFTER- SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR SOME OF LANCASTER'S MOST AT-RISK YOUTH. OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM RUNS FIVE DAYS PER WEEK AND PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH FOCUS ON ACADEMICS, LIFE SKILLS, NUTRITION/FITNESS, PERFORMING ARTS AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION. WE SERVED STUDENTS AS THEY PARTICIPATED AND WERE FULLY ENGAGED IN THE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER. WE WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER TUTORING AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, SMALL GROUPS TO ASSIST WITH EVERYDAY ISSUES, NUTRITION AND FITNESS CLASSES, PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS, SPOKEN WORK POETRY, AND HIP HOP DANCE CLASSES. OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 50 STUDENTS TEACHING THEM ABOUT WORLD CULTURES AND COMPUTER SKILLS. IT IS OUR GOAL TO CONTINUE TO GIVE THE STUDENTS UNIQUE AND RELEVANT DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES. WE PARTNER WITH INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, BUSINESSES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND A WIDE RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE AS A CROSS-CULTURAL ADVOCATE THAT CHALLENGES YOUTH (RANGING FROM 7 TO 17) TO BECOME TOMORROW'S LEADERS. WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING AN INTENTIONAL, HIGH QUALITY, AFTER- SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR SOME OF LANCASTER'S MOST AT-RISK YOUTH. OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM RUNS FIVE DAYS PER WEEK AND PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH FOCUS ON ACADEMICS, LIFE SKILLS, NUTRITION/FITNESS, PERFORMING ARTS AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION. WE SERVED STUDENTS AS THEY PARTICIPATED AND WERE FULLY ENGAGED IN THE ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED AT THE CENTER. WE WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER TUTORING AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, SMALL GROUPS TO ASSIST WITH EVERYDAY ISSUES, NUTRITION AND FITNESS CLASSES, PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS, SPOKEN WORK POETRY, AND HIP HOP DANCE CLASSES. OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS SERVED OVER 50 STUDENTS TEACHING THEM ABOUT WORLD CULTURES AND COMPUTER SKILLS. IT IS OUR GOAL TO CONTINUE TO GIVE THE STUDENTS UNIQUE AND RELEVANT DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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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