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Glen Mills Schools

EIN 23-6437695 · Glen Mills, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE TROUBLED YOUTH WITH NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND A CHANCE TO SUCCEED. GLEN MILLS SCHOOLS OFFERS BOTH A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS. OUR FOCUS IS ON BEHAVIOR, CHARACTER, ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, AND TRADE PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH THE CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE.

Income
$11.8 million
Spending
$12.4 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
99
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$227,263, executive 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 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. $11.8 million spent. FOUNDED IN 1826 AS THE HOUSE OF REFUGE, THE GLEN MILLS SCHOOLS HAS PROVIDED SERVICES FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY YEARS AND IS THE OLDEST EXISTING INSTITUTION OF ITS TYPE IN THE UNITED STATES. THE GLEN MILLS SCHOOLS, LOCATED IN DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, HAS BEEN AT ITS PRESENT LOCATION FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED YEARS. THE SCHOOLS CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO SERVE PRIMARILY AS A RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR DELINQUENT YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 TO 18. THE GLEN MILLS SCHOOLS PRIMARILY PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR MALE DELINQUENT YOUTH, INCLUDING DIAGNOSTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND TRANSITIONAL SERVICES OUR GENERAL OBJECTIVES, THE SAME FOR ALL YOUTH COMMITTED TO OUR CARE, PROMOTES THE ACQUISITION OF LIFE SKILLS WHICH PREPARES THEM TO LEAD SELF SUFFICIENT LIVES, WHETHER THEIR PLAN IS REUNIFICATION WITH PARENT/GUARDIAN(S) OR INDEPENDENT LIVING UPON THEIR DISCHARGE. AS EACH YOUTH ACCOMPLISHES HIS GOALS AND FUNCTIONS AS A MATURE, RESPONSIBLE MEMBER OF THE GLEN MILLS COMMUNITY, HIS SELF DEFINITION CHANGES AS WELL. THE IMPACT UPON HIS SELF-CONCEPT AND SELF-ESTEEM IS THE RESULT OF HIS EXPOSURE TO OUR CAREFULLY CONTROLLED, SUPERVISED NORMATIVE CULTURE. SERVICES PROVIDED TO YOUTH COMMITTED TO OUR CARE INCLUDE: -PROVIDING A STABLE, SAFE AND SECURE NONTHREATENING ENVIRONMENT WHICH PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS GROWTH AND ACHIEVEMENT -PROVIDING SUPERIOR NUTRITION AND SHELTER -PROVIDING SERVICES THAT ADDRESS PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS, ESPECIALLY WITH REGARD TO ANGER CONTROL, PROBLEM SOLVING, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, DECISION MAKING, REINFORCEMENT OF POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, SELF-RESPECT AND EMPATHY FOR OTHERS -PROGRAMMING THAT ASSURES A YOUTH'S BEHAVIORAL AND COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT -PROGRAMMING THAT PROVIDES NOT ONLY EDUCATIONAL BUT CAREER AND TECHNICAL TRAINING WHICH HELPS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MARKETABLE, ENTRY LEVEL JOB SKILLS -PROVIDING AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESSIBILITY TO LEISURE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN INTRAMURAL AND/OR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC COMPETITION -PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOFT SKILLS SUCH AS PUNCTUALITY, RESPECT, INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRIDE WHICH IS SUPPORTED BY TALENTED, QUALIFIED AND DEDICATED STAFF. DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/2025, THE GLEN MILLS SCHOOLS DID NOT SERVICE ANY RESIDENTIAL BOYS IN ITS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM.

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? 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 1958.

    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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