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Keystone Opportunity Center Inc

EIN 23-2602243 · Souderton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY CENTER IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS ACROSS BUCKS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES. THE THREE MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS ARE HOUSING, FOOD, AND EDUCATION.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
43
Volunteers
172
Highest pay
$113,997, executive di

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (5)
  1. $901,151 spent. EDUCATION - AS ONE OF ONLY TWO TITLE II EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY CENTER OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS, ALLOWING THEM TO BECOME MORE EMPLOYABLE. THESE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY, CITIZENSHIP SUPPORT AND PRIVATE TUTORING.
  2. $838,928 spent. FOOD PROGRAMS - KEYSTONE'S FOOD PROGRAMS OFFER COMMUNITY MEMBERS STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO ENSURE THEY AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTH FOOD OPTIONS, ALLOWING THEIR LIMITED FINANCES TO BE DEDICATED TO HOUSING SECURITY. KEYSTONE'S FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES SHELF- STABLE FOOD, FRESH PRODUCE, MEAT, DIARY PRODUCTS AND SPECIALTY FOODS. KEYSTONE ALSO OPERATES A FRESH FOR ALL PROGRAM THAT DISTRIBUTES 5,500 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE INTO THE COMMUNITY EVERY WEEK.
  3. $313,161 spent. HOUSING - KEYSTONE'S HOUSING DEPRATMENT PROVIDES A MIX OF HOUSING OPTIONS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS STRUGGLING WITH HOUSING INSECURITY. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH HUD AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S YOUR WAY HOME, KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY CENTER PROVIDES TO THE COMMUNITY. KEYSTONE ALSO PROVIDES 19 UNITS OF AFFORTABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED.
  4. $181,156 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES HELPS THOSE IN NEED TO NAVIGATE VARIOUS AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS THAT MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST THEM WITH THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. WE PROVIDE REFERRALS OR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMS THAT ARE BOTH WITHIN KEYSTONE AND WITHOUT. WE ALSO PROVIDE DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS SUDDEN, ONE-TIME EXPENDITURES THAT COULD END IN HOMELESSNESS IF NOT ADDRESSED. FUNDING FOR DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED BY GRANTS AND INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DONATIONS.
  5. COMMUNITY SERVICES HELPS THOSE IN NEED TO NAVIGATE VARIOUS AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS THAT MAY BE ABLE TO ASSIST THEM WITH THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. WE PROVIDE REFERRALS OR ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMS THAT ARE BOTH WITHIN KEYSTONE AND WITHOUT. WE ALSO PROVIDE DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS SUDDEN, ONE-TIME EXPENDITURES THAT COULD END IN HOMELESSNESS IF NOT ADDRESSED. FUNDING FOR DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED BY GRANTS AND INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL DONATIONS.

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 1990.

    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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