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Diakon Child Family & Community Ministries

EIN 46-5390969 · Topton, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN RESPONSE TO GOD'S LOVE IN JESUS CHRIST, DIAKON CHILD, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY MINISTRIES WILL DEMONSTRATE GOD'S COMMAND TO LOVE THE NEIGHBOR THROUGH ACTS OF SERVICE.

Income
$27.1 million
Spending
$26.3 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
732
Highest pay
$1.3 million, ceo/president (until 11/10/2024)

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

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (4)
  1. $7.7 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICESDIAKON CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MINISTRIES (DCFCM) OFFERS COUNSELING AND RELATED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING, CERTIFIED ADDICTIONS COUNSELING, INTENSIVE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH PROBLEMATIC, SEXUAL BEHAVIORS AND FAMILY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
  2. $10.9 million spent. PERMANENCY SERVICESDCFCM OFFERS ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTHS AND FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND PRESERVATION PROGRAMS.
  3. $4.8 million spent. YOUTH SERVICESDCFCM PROVIDES VARIOUS COMMUNITY OUTDOOR-BASED PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTHS AND YOUNG ADULTS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY-BASED AND DAY TREATMENT, INTENSIVE WEEKEND SERVICES, A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR THOSE WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF TRADITIONAL YOUTH SERVICES AND A YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS PROGRAM.
  4. $2.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS, AND DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES. DIAKON CHILD, FAMILY & COMMUNITY MINISTRIES PROVIDED $702,747 OF UNCOMPENSATED CARE DURING 2024.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 April 1987.

    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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