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Glade Run Lutheran Services

EIN 25-0974320 · Zelienople, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GLADE RUN LUTHERAN SERVICES WAS FOUNDED IN 1854 BY REV. W.A. PASSAVANT, D.D. AS ONE OF THE FIRST PROTESTANT ORPHANAGES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SERVICE CORPORATION EXISTS AS A CHURCH-AFFILIATED SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES, WITHOUT REGARD TO RELIGION, RACE, CULTURE, OR SOCIAL BACKGROUND. THE SERVICE CORPORATION CREATES A THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT USING THE RESOURCES OF MANY DISCIPLINES AND INTEGRATING SPIRITUALITY TO PROMOTE HEALING AND SELF-GROWTH. THE SERVICE CORPORATION OPERATES A LICENSED EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE SERVICE CORPORATION ALSO STRIVES TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES SERVED.

Income
$24.2 million
Spending
$22.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
406
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$245,279, president/ceo

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 (4)
  1. $8.1 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REHABILITATIVE SERVICES ("BHRS"), FAMILY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, OUTPATIENT COUNSELING, SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES, AND PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES, ALSO KNOWN AS "EPIC" (EMPOWERING PEOPLE IN COMMUNITY). FOR BHRS, THE OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE "WRAPAROUND" SERVICES TO THE CHILD OR YOUTH IN HIS OR HER COMMUNITY. A COMPREHENSIVE INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLAN IS DEVELOPED FOR EACH CLIENT AND HIS OR HER FAMILY. THIS PLAN IS DEVELOPED USING A STRENGTH-BASED MODEL OF INTERVENTION WITH A STRONG INCORPORATION OF THE CLIENT'S NATURAL COMMUNITY SUPPORTS. FAMILY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PSYCHIATRIST PRESCRIBED, MEDICALLY NECESSARY SERVICE, AND OFFERS INTENSIVE IN-HOME SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHOSE CHILD HAS A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS AND WHO IS AT RISK OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT, INCLUDING POSSIBLE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION. OUTPATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY FOR A VARIETY OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS SUCH AS MARITAL OR FAMILY ABUSE, DEPRESSION, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS. GLADE RUN'S PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICE PROGRAM OFFERS SITE BASED AND MOBILE SERVICES TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF ADULTS WITH SEVERE, CHRONIC, MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES INDIVIDUAL SELF-HELP APPROACHES THAT ALLOW CLIENTS TO RETAIN CONTROL OVER THEIR OWN LIVES. CLIENTS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN ALL ASPECTS OF PLANNING, SETTING THEIR OWN GOALS AND DECIDING WHAT SERVICES THEY WILL RECEIVE. GLADE RUN LUTHERAN SERVICES SERVED 3,935 CLIENTS IN 18 COUNTIES THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS DURING THE PAST YEAR.
  2. $7.6 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM - THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM IS TO FACILITATE ACADEMIC LEARNING WITH AT-RISK YOUTH WHO HAVE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISTURBANCES. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSISTS OF OFFERINGS OF ST. STEPHEN'S LUTHERAN ACADEMY AND ST. STEPHEN'S UTICA. GLADE RUN LUTHERAN SERVICES SERVED 366 STUDENTS AND 56 SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM DURING THE PAST YEAR.
  3. $2.2 million spent. THE FAMILY WELLNESS PROGRAM (FWP) IS A SHORT-TERM, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES REFERRED BY BUTLER COUNTY CHILDREN YOUTH SERVICES (CYS). SERVICES PROVIDED TO FAMILIES BY FWP VARY BASED ON A FAMILY'S NEEDS AND ABILITIES. FWP PROVIDES TEMPORARY, SAFE AND SECURE SHELTER FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING ADVERSITIES AND ARE AT RISK OF BEING SEPARATED. THOSE IN THE PROGRAM ARE ASSIGNED A PROGRAM COORDINATOR THAT WORKS WITH THE FAMILY TO IDENTIFY GOALS AND NEEDS TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. SERVICES PROVIDED TO FAMILIES INCLUDE CASE-MANAGEMENT, CHILD CARE, TRANSPORTATION, SUPPORT COORDINATION, HOUSING EDUCATION, BUDGETING AND FINANCES AND LIFE-SKILLS COACHING. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF FWP IS AUTONOMY AND INDEPENDENCE FOR PARENTS AND THE FAMILY. HOUSING AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON THE SERVICE CORPORATION'S CAMPUS AND SERVES BUTLER COUNTY FAMILIES.
  4. $1.1 million spent. ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION - THE ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM IS A SHORT-TERM, INTENSIVE THERAPEUTIC DAY PROGRAM DESIGNED TO STABILIZE CHILDREN EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT PSYCHIATRIC CHALLENGES WITH THE GOAL OF DETERRING INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION. IT IS APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN AGES 12 TO 18 (UP TO 21 FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS; EXCEPTIONS MAY BE MADE FOR CHILDREN AGES 10 TO 11) WHO DO NOT REQUIRE INPATIENT TREATMENT, BUT ARE IN NEED OF MORE INTENSIVE TREATMENT THAN OUTPATIENT SERVICES CAN PROVIDE. THIS SHORT-TERM INTENSIVE LEVEL OF CARE ALLOWS CHILDREN TO BENEFIT FROM CONSISTENT, STRUCTURED TREATMENT WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR EDUCATION AND USUAL LIVING ARRANGEMENTS WITH THEIR FAMILIES.

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 November 6, 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 August 1963.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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