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Lackawanna Neighbors Inc

EIN 23-6444138 · Scranton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES IN SCRANTON AND SURROUNDING LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PA.

Income
$80,030
Spending
$37,086
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
0
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$89,996, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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. $27,872 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO TWO (2) APARTMENT COMPLEXES IN SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA. BOTH COMPLEXES ARE OWNED AND OPERATED BY FELLOW NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND ALL TENANTS ARE LOWER INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. RENTS ARE CHARGED AT WELL BELOW MARKET VALUE (35% TO 40% BELOW FMV) TO MAKE THESE UNITS AFFORDABLE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATION MANAGED DAY-TO-DAY AFFAIRS FOR APPROXIMATELY 250 RESIDIENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING THE CLEANLINESS, QUALITY, AND SAFETY OF THE APARTMENTS AND ALL COMMON AREAS, INCLUDING LAWNS, SIDEWALKS, GREEN SPACES, AND PARKING LOTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS STILL ACTIVELY PURSUING GRANT FUNDING AND PROJECTS TO PURCHASE OLDER AND/OR NEGLECTED HOMES, AND TO REHABILITATE THEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING THESE RESIDENCES TO FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO TWO (2) APARTMENT COMPLEXES IN SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA. BOTH COMPLEXES ARE OWNED AND OPERATED BY FELLOW NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND ALL TENANTS ARE LOWER INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS. RENTS ARE CHARGED AT WELL BELOW MARKET VALUE (35% TO 40% BELOW FMV) TO MAKE THESE UNITS AFFORDABLE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATION MANAGED DAY-TO-DAY AFFAIRS FOR APPROXIMATELY 250 RESIDIENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING THE CLEANLINESS, QUALITY, AND SAFETY OF THE APARTMENTS AND ALL COMMON AREAS, INCLUDING LAWNS, SIDEWALKS, GREEN SPACES, AND PARKING LOTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS STILL ACTIVELY PURSUING GRANT FUNDING AND PROJECTS TO PURCHASE OLDER AND/OR NEGLECTED HOMES, AND TO REHABILITATE THEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING THESE RESIDENCES TO FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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