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EIN 23-7118847 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO DEVELOP, COORDINATE AND IMPROVE THE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS THAT ARE OFFERED IN THE DISABILITY SYSTEM AND TO ENSURE THAT EACH PERSON HAS ACCESS TO THE CARE THEY NEED TO LIVE A PRODUCTIVE AND MEANINGFUL LIFE.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
15.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
62
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$113,638, chief executive officer

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 109% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 58% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 10 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 (7)
  1. $1.1 million spent. PEPFORWARD FORMERLY ADT, IS A DAY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES BOTH IN OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY AND IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY, INCLUDING CREATIVE ARTS, AGE-APPROPRIATE EXERCISE, SPORTS, GROSS MOTOR SKILLS, MUSIC THERAPY, SWIMMING, OR OTHER OUTDOOR RECREATION. ADDITIONALLY, PARTICIPANTS MAY LEARN SKILLS NECESSARY TO PREPARE THEM FOR A JOB EQUAL TO THEIR ABILITY. WE ENCOURAGE EACH PARTICIPANT TO DO THEIR BEST AND LIVE AN EVERYDAY LIFE!
  2. $496,934 spent. IN-HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORTS ENCOMPASSES A VARIETY OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN MAINTAINING THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THEIR OWN HOMES AND COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES CAN RANGE FROM BASIC ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES AND PERSONAL CARE TO MORE SPECIALIZED MEDICAL AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT.BY PROVIDING TAILORED CARE DIRECTLY IN A PATIENT'S LIVING ENVIRONMENT, IN-HOME SUPPORT PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN FACILITATING A BETTER, MORE COMFORTABLE LIFE FOR THOSE WITH PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES.
  3. $264,615 spent. PEPWORKS FORMERLY VOC PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH A BROAD RANGE OF SUPPORT TO ENGAGE IN LIFELONG LEARNING BY TRYING NEW THINGS, BUILDING NEW SKILLS, DEVELOPING NEW RELATIONSHIPS AND FINDING NEW WAYS TO BECOME A VALUED MEMBER OF THEIR COMMUNITY.THE PEPWORKS PROGRAM INCLUDES HELPING PEOPLE WITH FUTURE EMPLOYMENT GOALS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR EMPLOYMENT. WE UNDERSTAND THAT GETTING A JOB IS NOT JUST ABOUT HAVING THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO PERFORM THE WORK. QUITE OFTEN, GETTING A PARTICULAR JOB IS ALSO ABOUT KNOWING PEOPLE AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS AND CUSTOMERS.
  4. $132,927 spent. THE COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT (CIE) PROGRAM PROVIDES JOB COACHING AND HELPS IN SECURING AND MAINTAINING COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL / DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, INCLUDING ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT BY EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS WHO ASSIST WITH IDENTIFYING INTERESTS AND FINDING JOBS THAT MATCH THE PERSON'S TALENTS AND ABILITIES.THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES JOB ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING FOR TRANSITIONAL-AGE, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PREPARING TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM.
  5. $19,464 spent. PEPBOWL IS A PROGRAM INITIATIVE UNDERTAKEN IN 2006 AND COMPLETED IN 2009 WITH THE FULL RENOVATION AND UPDATING OF A SIX LANE BRUNSWICK BOWLING CENTER IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF OUR BUILDING. WHILE THE CENTER IS USED FOR CONSUMER RECREATION ACTIVITIES, IT IS ALSO OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND HOSTS BUSINESS LEAGUES AND COMMUNITY INTEREST LEAGUES. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES AND RENTALS AS WELL AS OPEN BOWLING. REVENUE REALIZED OVER EXPENSES RETURNS TO PEP TO SUPPORT PROGRAM INITIATIVES AND AGENCY MISSION. PEPBOWL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO RENOVATIONS.
  6. $85,744 spent. PFDS WAIVER TRANSPORTATION PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN ACCESSING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, PARATRANSIT SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN GETTING THEIRCHILDREN TO DAY AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AT PEP AND COMMUNITY WORK PLACEMENTS. THESE SUPPORTS ARE PART OF THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE IN THE PERSON FAMILY DIRECTEDSUPPORT WAIVER.
  7. $5,357 spent. REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE

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 February 1972.

    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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