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Safe Harbor of Chester County Inc

EIN 23-2734615 · West Chester, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SAFE HARBOR OF CHESTER COUNTY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENDING THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS IN CHESTER COUNTY BY PROVIDING SHELTER, MEALS, AND TRAUMA INFORMED SUPPORT SERVICES- INCLUDING INTENSIVE HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT, THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING AND SKILLS TRAINING, WHOLE-PERSON CARE, AND COMPREHENSIVE REFERRAL AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE DIGNIFIED, WHOLE-PERSON CARE THAT EMPOWERS EACH INDIVIDUAL TO ACHIEVE HOUSING STABILITY AND LONG-TERM WELL-BEING.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
37
Volunteers
350
Highest pay
$102,464, exec director

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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 69% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. SAFE HARBOR OF CHESTER COUNTY OPERATES AN EMERGENCY SHELTER THAT PROVIDES SAFE, DIGNIFIED, AND STABLE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR 20 SINGLE MEN AND 20 SINGLE WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN CHESTER COUNTY. THE SHELTER SERVES AS THE PRIMARY ENTRY POINT FOR INDIVIDUALS TO ENGAGE IN COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES THAT LEAD TO PERMANENT HOUSING.SAFE HARBOR PROVIDES INTENSIVE, TRAUMA-INFORMED HOUSING CASE MANAGEMENT TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. CASE MANAGERS ASSESS NEEDS, DEVELOP HOUSING STABILITY PLANS, CONNECT RESIDENTS TO BENEFITS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT PROGRESS TOWARD PERMANENT HOUSING. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING NAVIGATION, LANDLORD ENGAGEMENT, BENEFIT ENROLLMENT, BUDGETING SUPPORT, AND COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. SAFE HARBOR OPERATES AN ON-SITE KITCHEN THAT PROVIDES 43,000 NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO SHELTER RESIDENTS EACH YEAR. MEAL SERVICES ADDRESS IMMEDIATE FOOD INSECURITY WHILE SUPPORTING HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND DIGNITY. THE KITCHEN PROGRAM ENSURES CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NOURISHING MEALS, CONTRIBUTING TO RESIDENTS' OVERALL ABILITY TO ENGAGE IN HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, 11,000 COMMUNITY LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED TO THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY EACH YEAR. SAFE HARBOR OFFERS THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING DESIGNED TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES GROUP-BASED AND INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON JOB READINESS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS, DAILY LIVING SKILLS, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. THESE SERVICES ARE DELIVERED USING A WHOLE-PERSON, TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH AND ARE INTENDED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS BUILD THE SKILLS AND RESILIENCE NEEDED TO MAINTAIN HOUSING AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE. SAFE HARBOR'S WRAPAROUND PROGRAM SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS AFTER BECOMING HOUSED THROUGH ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS COACHING, AND HOME-BASED SUPPORT TO SUSTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING.

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 April 1994.

    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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