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Peoples Place II Inc

EIN 51-0113062 · Milford, DE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PEOPLE'S PLACE II, INC. IS DEDICATED TO BECOMING THE AGENCY OF CHOICE TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR PATH TO GROWTH AND INDEPENDENCE. TO THIS END, PEOPLE'S PLACE II, INC. IDENTIFIES THE SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF DELAWARE RESIDENTS AND FACILITATES THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS. PEOPLE'S PLACE II, INC. ASSISTS PEOPLE OF VARIOUS COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES THAT PROMOTE DIGNITY, EMPOWERMENT, INDEPENDENCE, SAFETY, SELF-ESTEEM, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$7.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
150
Volunteers
21
Highest pay
$284,427, counseling center doctor

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 (9)
  1. $2.4 million spent. PEOPLE'S PLACE COUNSELING CENTERS PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES ACROSS DELAWARE. WITH OFFICES IN KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTIES AND TELEHEALTH OPTIONS, WE SERVED NEARLY 4,000 INDIVIDUALS IN FY2025. OUR MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, TRAUMA-FOCUSED INTERVENTIONS, PLAY AND ART THERAPY, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS. THE COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH CLIENT. WE ARE COMMITTED TO DELIVERING COMPASSIONATE, HIGH-QUALITY SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALING, RESILIENCE, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING.
  2. $1.3 million spent. SAFE (SHELTER, ADVOCACY, FREEDOM, AND EMPOWERMENT) OPERATES A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES TWO SHELTERS IN KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTIES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS/SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN. SHELTERS OFFER EMERGENCY, SHORT-TERM HOUSING WITH STAFF SUPPORT AROUND THE CLOCK. THE PROGRAM OPERATES A 24/7 HOTLINE FOR VICTIMS. MULTIPLE NEEDS OF VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN INCLUDING SAFETY AND WELL-BEING AND ADVOCACY ADDRESSED. STAFF UTILIZE TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE AND ASSIST WITH SAFETY-PLANNING, SUPPORT WITH RESTRAINING ORDERS, VICTIM COMPENSATION APPLICATIONS AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS HOUSING ASSISTANCE, HEALTHCARE AND COUNSELING ARE OFFERED. HOTEL STAYS ARE FACILITATED FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $920,090 spent. TURNING POINT PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL THERAPY AND SUPPORT GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS HARMED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. A SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC SERVICE IS OFFERED FOR CHILDREN. ADVOCATES PROVIDE SAFETY-PLANNING, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS IN THE COMMUNITY. A PRIMARY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS. A STATE-CERTIFIED INTERVENTION PROGRAM IS OFFERED FOR OFFENDERS OD DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON PROBATION AND RESPONDENTS WITH CIVIL PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDERS.
  4. $245,924 spent. THE VISITATION CENTER PROVIDES SAFE, NEUTRAL PLACES WHERE SUPERVISED VISITATION AND MONITORED EXCHANGES CAN BE FACILITATED FOR FAMILIES WITH A HISTORY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.
  5. $175,651 spent. THE CENTERS FOR COMMUNITY JUSTICE PROVIDES VICTIM/OFFENDER MEDIATION OF NON-VIOLENT OFFENSES FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM REFERRALS. PARTICIPANTS FORM AGREEMENTS WHICH RESOLVE THE OFFENSES IN WAYS THAT ARE MEANINGFUL AND SATISFACTORY TO BOTH PARTIES, ALSO PROVIDES SERIOUS OFFENDER MEDIATION. PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTARY AND CONFIDENTIAL. SHOPLIFTER'S ALTERNATIVES AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION COURSES ARE ALSO OFFERED.
  6. $486,733 spent. THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM IS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 16-21, CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF JOB SEARCH AND ACCESSING TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL PLANNING, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, MONEY MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SKILLS.
  7. $488,399 spent. WHATCOAT SOCIAL SERVICES CONSISTS OF THE RUTH DORSEY EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER - 46 BEDS FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND FAMILIES, VERA'S HAVEN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - 10 TOWNHOUSES FOR HOUSEHOLDS WHO COMMITT TO WORKING AND CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION, AND NEW START CASE MANAGEMENT - FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN KENT COUNTY PROVIDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND CRISIS ALLEVIATION.
  8. $580,678 spent. ABRIENDO PUERTAS IS A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM FOR SPANISH SPEAKING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE PROGRAM OPERATES A SHELTER, OFFERS ADVOCACY TO VICTIMS IN THE COMMUNITY AND MAINTAINS A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE.
  9. $79,637 spent. VETERANS OUTREACH PROVIDES OUTREACH, REFERRAL AND PEER COUNSELING TO VETERANS IN LOWER DELAWARE, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION TO THE VA HOSPITAL IN ELSEMERE, DELAWARE.

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 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 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 March 1972.

    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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