Brandywine Community Resource Council Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WE ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY BY ADDRESSING THE HUMAN NEEDS OF WELLNESS, BELONGINGNESS AND ESTEEM.
- Income
- $4.8 million
- Spending
- $2.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 72%
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 157
- Highest pay
- $151,669, 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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 63% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 2514 of 14 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 (8)
- $601,105 spent. BUILDING SUPPORT : PROVIDES A SAFE, EASILY ACCESSIBLE FACILITY FOR NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY-BASED TENANTS WHO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, CHILD CARE, LEARNING, FAMILY CRISIS AND CIVIC SERVICES. FACILITY IS ALSO USED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS, GROUPS, SCHOOLS AND CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS AT LITTLE TO NO COST.
- $716,400 spent. COMMUNITY MARKET AND GARDEN : SERVING 9,547 PEOPLE, WE PROVIDE FOOD ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHO FIND IT DIFFICULT TO AFFORD THE FOOD THEY NEED. FOOD SUPPORT INCLUDES MEAT, DAIRY, SHELF-STABLE FOOD ITEMS AND LIMITED FRESH PRODUCE. THE COMMUNITY MARKET IS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT WITH DAY AND EVENING PICK UP TIMES AVAILABLE. WE PARTNER WITH AREA GROCERY STORES AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO MAXIMIZE FOOD DISTRIBUTION. THE ADDITION OF A 24-RAISED BED GARDEN EXPANDED OUR ABILITY TO OFFER MORE FRESH PRODUCE OPTIONS. EMERGENCY FOOD IS ALSO AVAILABLE. WE ARE DISTRIBUTION SITE FOR COMMUNITY FOOD SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAM (CFSP) FOR PEOPLE OVER 60. ADDITIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO OFFER FAMILIES SUPPORT AND REFERRALS TO NEEDED SERVICES.
- $368,795 spent. BRANDYWINE SENIOR CENTER: SERVES ACTIVE ADULTS 50 AND OVER. PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE CRAFTS (PAINTING, CERAMICS, JEWELRY MAKING), GAMES (BILLIARDS, CARDS, PUZZLES, WII), BINGO, LINE DANCING, LOCAL AND REGIONAL TRIPS. SENIORS CAN STAY IN SHAPE IN THE FITNESS CENTER AND WITH OUR EXERCISE AND YOGA CLASSES. LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED THROUGH GUEST LECTURERS. SENIORS STAY CONNECTED ONLINE IN OUR COMPUTER ROOM. RESOURCES FOR HEALTHY LIVING AND NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT AND LUNCH ARE ALSO OFFERED. 414 MEMBERS RANGING IN AGE FROM 50-101 ENJOYED A MULTITUDE OF ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTING POSITIVELY TO THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
- $236,293 spent. EMPOWERED YOUTH PROGRAM: SERVES 4TH THROUGH 8TH GRADERS IN THE BRANDYWINE SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. STUDENTS GET HELP WITH HOMEWORK, REDUCE STRESS AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH ACTIVITIES, FITNESS AND ART. COMMUNITY LEADERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS TEACH LEADERSHIP SKILLS. 213 YOUTH BENEFITED FROM THESE SERVICES.
- $161,017 spent. LEARNING CENTER: SERVING 72 STUDENTS, WE OFFER EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN INCLUDING ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, CLASSES TO IMPROVE READING, WRITING AND MATH SKILLS; AND CLASSES TO PREPARE FOR THE GED EXAM. FOUR STUDENTS OBTAINED A GED AND MOVED ON TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IS OFFERED TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS FROM 23 COUNTRIES. ADDITIONAL IMMIGRATION SERVICES ARE ALSO OFFERED.
- $3,751 spent. FAMILY HEALTH:
- $197,554 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: ENCOMPASSES VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT HELP ADVANCE AND SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SERVED BY CLAYMONT COMMUNITY CENTER. WE PROVIDE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT FACILITATES GROWTH, FAMILY ENRICHMENT, CIVIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING, THUS STIMULATING A HIGHER LEVEL OF QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WE SERVE. CCC HOUSES ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GROUPS OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS SERVING ANY COMMUNITY IN THE STATE LOCATED IN ONE BUILDING. THE CENTER PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY PLANNING AND SERVICE COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO RESPOND TO ONGOING AND EMERGING HUMAN AND SOCIAL NEEDS. IN SUPPORT OF ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES, CCC MANAGES THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS, PROVIDES FACILITY SUPPORT, MEETING ROOMS, UTILITIES, RECEPTION AND MAIL SERVICES, INTERNET ACCESS, THREE COMMERCIAL KITCHENS, TWO GYMNASIUMS, A TRACK, BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL FIELDS, A PLAYGROUND AND A DOG PARK. THE CENTER HAD 96,933 VISITS WELCOMING PEOPLE ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED NEARLY 4,000 HOURS OF SERVICE.
- $102,630 spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS:
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 1975.
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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