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Lemoyne Community Center

EIN 25-1215468 · Washington, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LEMOYNE COMMUNITY CENTER DEVELOPS, SHAPES, DEFINES, AND STABILIZES OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, ARTS, HEALTH, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE LEMOYNE COMMUNITY CENTER WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1956 AS A SUCCESSOR TO THE WORK THAT BEGAN IN THE EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY BY ROBERT FORREST, THOMAS FITCH, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE ASSOCIATION, PEARLE HARRIS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Income
$748,356
Spending
$790,019
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 82%
Employees
38
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$72,000, 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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    12 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 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 (5)
  1. $47,828 spent. NUTRAFIT IS A FEEDING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ONE FREE HEALTHY LUNCH DAILY TO PARTICIPANTS. OVER AN 8-WEEK PERIOD DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, MEALS ARE PREPARED AND DELIVERED TO 12 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON COUNTY. THE PROGRAM ALSO TEACHES ABOUT NUTRITIONAL EATING HABITS, FITNESS,UNDERSTANDING LABELS, PROPER PORTION SIZES, AND HOW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PROMOTE A HEALTHY HEART, EYES AND BRAIN.
  2. $117,585 spent. CAMP CHALLENGE IS AN 8-WEEK SUMMER CAMP, OPERATING MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 8AM- 4PM. APPROXIMATELY 150 CHILDREN, GRADES K-12, ATTEND DAILY. THE PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST FREE SUMMER CAMP IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, WHERE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATION, RECREATION, STEM, MUSIC AND ART CLASSES, AND MORE. OFF-SITE FIELD TRIPS ARE PROVIDED BY AGE GROUP, AS WELL AS A HEALTHY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. DAILY INTRODUCTION OF NEW EDUCATIONAL MATH AND READING CONCEPTS ARE PROVIDED TO PREPARE EACH CHILD FOR THEIR RETURN TO SCHOOL, AND LOCAL SCHOOL TEACHERS ASSIST WITH STUDENTS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND SUMMER SCHOOL.
  3. $303,582 spent. HOMEWORK & MORE IS A 31-WEEK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERED TO CHILDREN IN GRADES K-12 IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. IT IS A FREE PROGRAM WHERE CHILDREN ARE GROUPED BY AGE, AND PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK. IN ADDITION TO TUTORING, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EXTRA-CURRICULAR INSTRUCTION, SUCH AS STEM ROBOTICS, ART THERAPY, YOGA, AND MORE. A HEALTHY DINNER IS ALSO PROVIDED UPON EACH CHILD'S ARRIVAL. THE PROGRAM HAS RESULTED IN INCREASED READING AND MATH SKILLS, HOMEWORK COMPLETION, AND STUDENTS BETTER PREPARED FOR TESTING.
  4. $157,512 spent. CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR IS A FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO SHOP FOR THEIR CHILD AND/OR FAMILY AT NO COST. DURING THIS EVENT, COATS, HATS, GLOVES, AND FOOD ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THIS PROGRAM ANNUALLY HAS OVER 1,000 NEW TOYS, BIKES, FOOD AND CLOTHING FOR FAMILIES THAT OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE GONE WITHOUT OVER THE HOLIDAY SEASON. MOM-TO-BE BABY SHOWER IS HELD EACH MAY AND ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO SHOP FOR THEIR INFANT AT NO COST. EXPECTING MOMS ALSO RECEIVE PRENATAL CARE GUIDANCE AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING.
  5. CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR IS A FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO SHOP FOR THEIR CHILD AND/OR FAMILY AT NO COST. DURING THIS EVENT, COATS, HATS, GLOVES, AND FOOD ARE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THIS PROGRAM ANNUALLY HAS OVER 1,000 NEW TOYS, BIKES, FOOD AND CLOTHING FOR FAMILIES THAT OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE GONE WITHOUT OVER THE HOLIDAY SEASON. MOM-TO-BE BABY SHOWER IS HELD EACH MAY AND ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO SHOP FOR THEIR INFANT AT NO COST. EXPECTING MOMS ALSO RECEIVE PRENATAL CARE GUIDANCE AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 1978.

    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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