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Lakeshore Community Services Inc

EIN 25-1577930 · Erie, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF LAKESHORE IS TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE THROUGH ACQUISITION OF SKILLS AND UTILIZATION OF SERVICES THAT PROMOTE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S SELF DIRECTION, PERSONAL WORTH AND VALUE. CURRENTLY, LAKESHORE PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE AND SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 150 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDES BLENDED CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO 600 MORE CONSUMERS.

Income
$24.9 million
Spending
$24.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
423
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$277,745, 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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

    9 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

    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. $16.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL - PROVIDES 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL/HABILITATIVE SERVICES THAT PROTECT THE INDIVIDUAL DIGNITY AND HEALTH OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.
  2. $3.1 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - PROVIDES SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. CASE MANAGERS CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH FURTHER SUPPORT PROVIDED BY LAKESHORE, INCLUDING MONITORING PROPER USE OF MEDICATION.
  3. $1.4 million spent. HOME AND COMMUNITY REHABILIATION - THIS PROGRAM IS DIVIDED INTO TWO SUBPROGRAMS. SUPPORTED LIVING SERVES INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR OWN HOME. DAY SUPPORT FOCUSES ON VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES THAT SIMULATE THE WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TEACHES THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO SUCCEED IN EVERY DAY LIFE.
  4. $154,480 spent. SUPPORTED LIVING - PROVIDES SUPPORT SYSTEM THAT TEACHES PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO INCREASE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND LIVE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. FAMILY LIVING - OFFERS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES THE OPTION TO SHARE THEIR LIVES WITH MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN AN EXTRAORDINARY WAY. A FAMILY IS "MATCHED" TO A PERSON SEEKING THE COMFORT AND SUPPORT OF THAT TRADITIONAL SETTING.

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 September 1991.

    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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