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George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania

EIN 25-0753320 · Grove City, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO HELP AT-RISK YOUTH BECOME SUCCESSFUL, WELL ADJUSTED ADULTS, CAPABLE OF ACHIEVING A HIGHER DEGREE OF CITIZENSHIP AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF RESPONSIBILITY TO SOCIETY, FAMILY, AND SELF.

Income
$32.8 million
Spending
$33.7 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
349
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$402,034, psychiatrist

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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 256% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (13)
  1. $6.7 million spent. SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES TO PROVIDE A STAFF-SECURE, SELF-CONTAINED AND HIGHLY STRUCTURED, PSYCHIATRIC-ORIENTED TREATMENT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM ENSURES THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF YOUTH.
  2. $3.6 million spent. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES - TO PROVIDE EACH RESIDENT WITH A STRUCTURED, FAIR, FIRM, AND CONSISTENT ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE SOCIALIZATION SKILLS.
  3. $4.1 million spent. INTENSIVE SUPERVISION DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF HIGH RISK DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT YOUTH WHO PRESENT BEHAVIORS WHICH ARE DANGEROUS TO THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AND CREATE A RISK TO THE COMMUNITY, SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND EACH OTHER. THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM SUPERVISION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND CARE PROVIDED IN A HIGHLY STRUCTURED SETTING.
  4. $1.6 million spent. DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
  5. $1.1 million spent. DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES
  6. $2.6 million spent. LONG-TERM STRUCTURED RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
  7. $2.0 million spent. SECURE UNIT SERVICES
  8. $166,172 spent. SCHOOL BASED THERAPY
  9. $1.4 million spent. REGULAR SERVICES
  10. $1.1 million spent. THERAPEUTIC RESIDENCIAL - COUNTY
  11. $1.1 million spent. THERAPEUTIC RESIDENCE - MEDICAID
  12. SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
  13. ALL OTHER - MANAGEMENT FEES & OTHER INCOME

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 January 1961.

    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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