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Merakey Montgomery County

EIN 23-2304620 · Lafayette Hl, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA.

Income
$13.2 million
Spending
$12.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
203
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$1.4 million, 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 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

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 5 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. $11.4 million spent. MERAKEY MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFERS A BROAD CONTINUUM OF SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. MERAKEY OPERATES A COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER (CBHC) AT 2506 N. BROAD ST THAT PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. MERAKEY ALSO HAS A CCBHC GRANT TO ENHANCE CARE COORDINATION AND ENSURE EVERY INDIVIDUAL SERVED HAS ACCESS TO WHOLE PERSON CARE. OUTPATIENT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE WITHIN THE CBHC THROUGH SCHEDULED AND OPEN ACCESS INTAKE APPOINTMENTS WHICH PROVIDE 50-60 INDIVIDUALS PER MONTH WITH AN ASSESSMENT THAT IS THE GATEWAY TO MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT. MERAKEY PROVIDES EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES SUCH AS CASE MANAGEMENT, WELLNESS RECOVERY TEAMS, CAREER CENTER, AND PEER SUPPORT SERVICES. THESE SERVICES WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY TO LINK THEM TO RESOURCES, PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, AND ENSURE INDIVIDUALS NEEDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH NEEDS ARE MET THROUGH REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY PROVIDERS OR RECEIVING DIRECT INTERVENTIONS FROM MERAKEY. MERAKEY ALSO PROVIDES 2 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES. A PERSONAL CARE BOARDING HOME PROVIDES HOUSING AND SUPPORT WITH PHYSICAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES TO 8 INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND REQUIRE THE CARE OF 24/7 STAFF. THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION (CRR) HOME PROVIDES OVERSIGHT, ENSURES SAFETY, AND TEACHES SKILLS TO 10 ADULT INDIVIDUALS WHO STRUGGLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. STAFF ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN LEARNING ABOUT THEIR ILLNESS AND MEDICATIONS, DEVELOPING SOCIAL NETWORKS, MODEL AND TEACH DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO ENSURE THEY FOLLOW UP WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL HEALTH APPOINTMENTS. THE GOAL OF THE CRR IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN BUILDING SKILLS TO GRADUATE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING.A UNIQUE SERVICE MERAKEY PROVIDES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY IS OUR CO-RESPONDER PROGRAM. THE CO-RESPONDER PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH THE LANSDALE POLICE TO RESPOND TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISES IN THE COMMUNITY AND ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN FINDING RESOURCES TO PREVENT INTERACTIONS WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. MERAKEY MONTGOMERY COUNTY PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR EIGHT INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD). THE EIGHT INDIVIDUALS' HOMES ARE IN HORSHAM, PLYMOUTH MEETING, AND WILLOW GROVE. MERAKEY CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THE INDIVIDUALS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. MERAKEY ALSO OFFERS A MONTHLY CONSUMER ADVOCACY GROUP (CAG), WHICH PROVIDES OUR INDIVIDUALS WITH A PLATFORM TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES WITHOUT STAFF OR MANAGEMENT PRESENCE. THEY HAVE ELECTED A PRESIDENT, A VICE PRESIDENT, AND A SECRETARY TO ADVOCATE ON THEIR BEHALF. THE COMMITTEE MEETS MONTHLY WITH THE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS TO DISCUSS ISSUES/CONCERNS THAT MAY BEEN HAVE DISCUSSED DURING THE ADVISORY MEETING.

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 August 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 November 4, 2026.

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