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R E a L Life Community Services

EIN 26-1683406 · Denver, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND QUALITY SERVICES TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF THOSE WE TOUCH AND LEAD THEM TO CHRIST

Income
$657,900
Spending
$789,260
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
-14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
9
Volunteers
118

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 August 31, 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)
  1. $147,445 spent. BENEVOLENCE RESIDENTS OF THE COCALICO SCHOOL DISTRICT COME TO MEET WITH A SOCIAL WORKER AND RECEIVE HELP WITH GUIDANCE ON WHAT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS THEY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR. IF NECESSARY, THEY CAN RECEIVE FINANCIAL HELP WITH RENT, UTILITIES, CAR REPAIRS, AND FOOD.
  2. $66,384 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS THE LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER IN DENVER, PA IS AN OUTREACH TO COCALICO SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS. "MOMENTUM" IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT MENTORING PROGRAM PROVIDING AN EXPERIENCED FRIEND WHO IS THERE TO HELP THE YOUTH IN ANY NUMBER OF SITUATIONS
  3. $130,306 spent. ADULT PROGRAMS THE DECLARATION HOUSE PROVIDES AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS AND A COMMUNITY SERVICE "HUB" TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE HELP THEY NEED. UNION COMMUNITY CARE OFFERS MEDICAL, DENTAL SERVICES, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING. THE ROYER HOUSE PROVIDES ANOTHER 5 AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS. THE GLORY HOUSE - A TWO BEDROOM HOUSE IS MAINTAINED AND PROVIDED FOR A MOTHER AND CHILDREN COMING OUT OF SHELTERS FOR WOMEN. THE MOTHER RECEIVES SIX TO TWELVE MONTHS OF CARE ALONG WITH A MENTOR TO HELP HER WITH FINANCIAL BUDGETING, PARENTING SKILLS, JOB SKILLS, ETC. THE NORTHERN LANCASTER HUB IS A PARTNERSHIP OF SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO STREAMLINING SERVICES TO SHARED CLIENTS IN THE NORTHERN LANCASTER COUNTY REGION. WITH TWO LOCATIONS, IN DENVER, PA AND EPHRATA, PA, THE HUB'S GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL RESIDENTS WE SERVE. YOUNG AT HEART SENIOR EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE ADAMSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THE 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 9-11 A.M. SPEAKERS PRESENT INFORMATION RELEVANT TO PEOPLE OVER THE AGE OF 60, SNACKS ARE PROVIDED AND THERE ARE CRAFTS AND GAMES TO BE ENJOYED. ADULT PROGRAMS THE DECLARATION HOUSE PROVIDES AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS AND A COMMUNITY SERVICE "HUB" TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH THE HELP THEY NEED. UNION COMMUNITY CARE OFFERS MEDICAL, DENTAL SERVICES, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING. THE ROYER HOUSE PROVIDES ANOTHER 5 AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS. THE GLORY HOUSE - A TWO BEDROOM HOUSE IS MAINTAINED AND PROVIDED FOR A MOTHER AND CHILDREN COMING OUT OF SHELTERS FOR WOMEN. THE MOTHER RECEIVES SIX TO TWELVE MONTHS OF CARE ALONG WITH A MENTOR TO HELP HER WITH FINANCIAL BUDGETING, PARENTING SKILLS, JOB SKILLS, ETC. THE NORTHERN LANCASTER HUB IS A PARTNERSHIP OF SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO STREAMLINING SERVICES TO SHARED CLIENTS IN THE NORTHERN LANCASTER COUNTY REGION. WITH TWO LOCATIONS, IN DENVER, PA AND EPHRATA, PA, THE HUB'S GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL RESIDENTS WE SERVE. YOUNG AT HEART SENIOR EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE ADAMSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THE 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 9-11 A.M. SPEAKERS PRESENT INFORMATION RELEVANT TO PEOPLE OVER THE AGE OF 60, SNACKS ARE PROVIDED AND THERE ARE CRAFTS AND GAMES TO BE ENJOYED.
  4. $83,444 spent. FOOD DISTRIBUTION THE POWER PACKS PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM BY HELPING THEIR PARENTS PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS OVER WEEKENDS WHEN THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS ARE UNAVAILABLE TO THEM. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LANCASTER OSTEOPATHIC HEALTH FOUNDATION GUIDELINES, THE POWER PACKS PROJECT ENHANCES "CHILD MENTAL RESILIENCE, PHYSICAL HEALTH AND HEALTH HABITS" WHILE "STRENGTHENING PARENTING AS A WAY TO PROMOTE THE HEALTHY MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. WAREHOUSE 916 IS A 2,000 SQUARE FOOT FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER, WHERE PEOPLE CAN PICK UP THEIR POWER PACKS ORDERS OR SHOP FOR GROCERIES MONTHLY, USING REAL BUCKS. REAL BUCKS ARE EARNED BY ATTENDING COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUCH AS AA MEETINGS, PTO EVENTS, OR PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES.
  5. FOOD DISTRIBUTION THE POWER PACKS PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM BY HELPING THEIR PARENTS PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS OVER WEEKENDS WHEN THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS ARE UNAVAILABLE TO THEM. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LANCASTER OSTEOPATHIC HEALTH FOUNDATION GUIDELINES, THE POWER PACKS PROJECT ENHANCES "CHILD MENTAL RESILIENCE, PHYSICAL HEALTH AND HEALTH HABITS" WHILE "STRENGTHENING PARENTING AS A WAY TO PROMOTE THE HEALTHY MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. WAREHOUSE 916 IS A 2,000 SQUARE FOOT FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTER, WHERE PEOPLE CAN PICK UP THEIR POWER PACKS ORDERS OR SHOP FOR GROCERIES MONTHLY, USING REAL BUCKS. REAL BUCKS ARE EARNED BY ATTENDING COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUCH AS AA MEETINGS, PTO EVENTS, OR PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 May 2011.

    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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