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Liberty Lutheran Services

EIN 23-3059658 · Ambler, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LIBERTY LUTHERAN FAITHFULLY ACCOMPANIES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE FACING LIFE CHANGING SITUATIONS THROUGH AN EMPOWERING APPROACH THAT HONORS THEIR CHOICES AND WELL-BEING.

Income
$9.8 million
Spending
$10.6 million
Reserves
82.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
51
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$713,396, ceo/president until 11/25

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 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 82.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (9)
  1. ARTMAN IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY LOCATED IN AMBLER, PENNSYLVANIA THAT PROVIDES ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES FOR PERSONAL CARE, MEMORY CARE, SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION, AND LONG-TERM SKILLED NURSING CARE. ARTMAN IS HOME TO A COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER, THE BECOMING CENTER, WHICH EMPOWERS OLDER ADULTS WITH PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THE COMMUNITY IS RENOWNED WITHIN THE SENIOR CARE INDUSTRY, AND THROUGH THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA FOR THE HIGH LEVEL OF COMPASSIONATE CARE IT PROVIDES ITS RESIDENTS.
  2. PAUL'S RUN IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA THAT PROVIDES ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, PERSONAL CARE, SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION, AND LONG-TERM SKILLED NURSING CARE. PAUL'S RUN IS KNOWN THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA FOR THE SERVICES AND LIFESTYLE IT OFFERS MARKING IT AS ONE OF THE AREA'S LEADING SENIOR COMMUNITIES.
  3. MARY J. DREXEL HOME, D/B/A THE HEARTH AT DREXEL (MJD), IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY LOCATED IN BALA CYNWYD, PENNSYLVANIA. THE HEARTH PROVIDES HOUSEHOLD ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES FOR ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE, AND RESPITE CARE.
  4. LIBERTY LUTHERAN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, D/B/A THE VILLAGE ATPENN STATE, IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY LOCATED INSTATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA THAT PROVIDES LIVING OPTIONS AND WELLNESSAMENITIES INCLUDING INDEPENDENT LIVING, PERSONAL CARE, SHORT-TERMREHABILITATION, AND LONG-TERM SKILLED NURSING CARE. THE VILLAGE AT PENNSTATE'S CONNECTION TO PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY AND ITS PROXIMITYTO CAMPUS FOSTERS A VIBRANT AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE FOR RESIDENTS.
  5. LIBERTY VILLAGE, D/B/A THE MANOR AT YORK TOWN, IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3)SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF BUCKS COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA, IN JAMISON. THE COMMUNITY PROVIDES INDEPENDENT LIVINGSERVICES WITHIN A VIBRANT AND ACTIVE COMMUNITY.
  6. LIBERTY COMMUNITY SERVICES, D/B/A LIBERTY AT HOME AND LIBERTY HOSPICE,IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDED HOME CARE SERVICESTO SENIORS IN THEIR HOMES. DURING JANUARY 2020, LAH DISCONTINUED ITSHOME HEALTH, HOSPICE AND THERAPY SERVICES THAT HAD UNTIL THAT TIME BEENPROVIDED TO AFFILIATES AND SURROUNDING EXTERNAL COMMUNITIES ENCOMPASSING THE PHILADELPHIA FIVE-COUNTY AREA. IN JUNE 2022 LIBERTY ATHOME DISCONTINUED ITS HOME CARE SERVICES.
  7. LUTHERAN CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, D/B/ALCFS, IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TOOLDER ADULTS THAT RESIDE IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS IN WESTPHILADELPHIA. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT AREOFFERED AT THE WEST PHILADELPHIA SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER. THE CENTERIMPACTS OLDER ADULTS THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT HELP EMPOWER THE MIND,BODY, AND SPIRIT, SUCH AS FITNESS AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, CLASSES THATFOCUS ON DIET AND NUTRITION, AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS.
  8. LIBERTY LUTHERAN FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THATSERVES AS A RESOURCE TO ENSURE THE SECURITY AND PROSPERITY OF LIBERTYLUTHERAN'S FAMILY OF SERVICES, AS WELL AS ITS RESIDENTS, MEMBERS,LIBERTY LUTHERAN SERVICES 23-3059658PATIENTS, AND CLIENTS. TASKED WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION ANDADMINISTRATION OF FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, LIBERTY LUTHERAN FOUNDATION ALSO MANAGES INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS THAT BENEFIT THE ENTIREORGANIZATION. LIBERTY LUTHERAN'S EFFORTS HAVE CREATED ADDITIONALSERVICES, AMENITIES, AND RESOURCES, INCLUDING FOUR BENEVOLENT CAREPROGRAMS THAT HELP RESIDENTS WHO HAVE OUTLIVED THEIR FINANCIALRESOURCES.
  9. LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONTHAT SERVES AS A RESOURCE FOR LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONS, COMMUNITYORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT BODIES, AND DISASTER RESPONSE ORGANIZATIONSACROSS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. LUTHERAN CONGREGATIONAL SERVICES CONTINUESTO FULFILL ITS MISSION IN FAITH AND WITH PURPOSE BY BUILDINGPARTNERSHIPS THAT SERVE VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, AS WELL AS LUTHERANCONGREGANT'S COMMUNITIES ENCOMPASSING THE PHILADELPHIA FIVE-COUNTYAREA.

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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 1987.

    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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