Ken-Crest Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization was created to administer governmentally funded programs for individuals who have or are at risk of having developmental delays or intellectual disabilities, by Exploring Possibilities, Mobilizing Resources, and Empowering Dreams.
- Income
- $150.1 million
- Spending
- $147.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 96%
- Employees
- 1,878
- Volunteers
- 23
- Highest pay
- $532,888, 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
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 58% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% 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 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, over $100m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (5)
- $114.8 million spent. Residential Community Living offers individuals the opportunity to live in the community of their choice with support in a uniquely person-centered environment. Located throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut, each home complements the lifestyle of the people KenCrest supports-ensuring that each resident can pursue a well-rounded, meaning-filled life full of activities, employment, friends, and family. Men and women in our Adult Community Living programs, reside in safe, accessible, centrally located, inclusive neighborhoods. Residents are offered many services, including: Transportation, employment, social activities, quality care, Meaningful Day Community Engagement, and financial and budgeting support. The people we support can also receive specialty therapy services based on their individualized support plans, such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Our dedicated staff supports the people we serve in their own homes, in their own communities, as well as more structured residential environments, where individuals can gain a sense of independence and pride. In fiscal year 2025 the organization served 554 people.
- $9.8 million spent. KenCrest has seven Early Learning Centers in Philadelphia, offer a nurturing environment that supports the healthy growth of children while celebrating each child's family, culture, and community. KenCrest offers a variety of programs to support families and caregivers, including Head Start and Early Head Start Childcare, Pre-K Counts, Before and After Care, and Summer Care. KenCrest offers HighScope curriculum emphasizing kindergarten readiness through active play and learning, which provides children with direct, hands-on experience with teachers and peers, materials, events, and ideas. Classrooms are equipped with interest areas, including art, blocks, dramatic play, music, tabletop toys for problem-solving, and an extensive library. All staff working in our centers have been trained in Trauma Smart techniques to support trauma-informed care. In fiscal year 2025 the organization served 796 children in this setting.
- $7.2 million spent. Early Intervention Services collaborates with parents and caregivers to identify developmental concerns for their children. Our dedicated interventionists support caregivers by implementing specific strategies throughout your child's day-to-day activities. Parents and caregivers collaborate with physical, occupational, speech, and nutritional therapists, special instructors, Behavioral Support Specialists, and social workers to create an individualized support plan for their loved one. Children receive services in their homes, childcare, and/or any community setting they attend with their parents or caregiver. Our Early Intervention services are located throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. We also offer initial evaluation services and service coordination in partnership with the Early Intervention program in the State of Delaware. In fiscal year 2025 the organization served 1,558 children in these programs.
- $1.3 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
- KenCrest provides community-based services and supports through supportive employment programs focusing on job development, training and support with certified job coaching; community participation services and supports which include volunteer activities; and transition supports which include project search and internships for youth and adults that have intellectual or developmental disabilities or delays.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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