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Partners Creating Community Inc

EIN 81-1874043 · Phoenixville, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PARTNERS CREATING COMMUNITY ("PCC") IS A PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF ADULTS WITH AUTISM, SPECIAL MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGES, BY AMONG OTHER THINGS, ACQUIRING AND DEVELOPING AN APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY SPACE IN WHICH TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO BECOME MORE ACTIVE AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. PCC MAY ALSO FOSTER HOLISITIC HEALTH AND HEALING BY DEVELOPING CREATIVE PROGRAMS, HOSTING SOCIAL EVENTS AND FESTIVALS, AND COLLABORATING WITH INNOVATIVE, LIKE-MINDED SOCIAL, THERAPEUTIC AND ARTISAN ENTERPRISES TO FURTHER SUPPORT THE VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATION NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$6.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
194
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$119,897, co-exec. dir./chr

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 83% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 91% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $3.6 million spent. GREEN LION BREADS IS MICRO-BAKERY ENTERPRISE UNDER THE NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO SOURCING LOCAL AND REGIONAL WHOLE GRAINS, INCLUDING HERITAGE AND ANCIENT GRAINS THAT ARE ORGANICALLY GROWN. PARTICIPANTS HAVE GAINED MORE THAN 30 HOURS A WEEK OF EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING DELIVERY, MILLING, SALES, PACKAGING, MANAGING INVENTORY, AND BAKING PREP. 260 BRIDGE CAFE, HEART STONE PASTRY, PEAR TREE COFFEE ROASTERS, AND QUIET SPACE ARE ENTERPRISES UNDER THE NON-PROFIT THAT AFFORD PARTICIPANTS A CREATIVE AND DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY LEARN SPECIALIZED SKILLS IN PASTRY BAKING AND COFFEE ROASTING. PARTICIPANTS HAVE GAINED MORE THAN 30 HOURS A WEEK OF EXPERIENCE ACTIVITIES. CREATING A PROTECTED AND RIGOROUS WORKING ENVIRONMENT FOR A NEUROLOGICALLY DIVERSE STAFF TO SUCCEED. ENVIRONMENT FOR A NEUROLOGICALLY DIVERSE STAFF TO SUCCEED. QUIET SPACE IS OUR NEWEST ENTERPRISE. IT ENCOMPASSES CERAMICS, WOODWORKING, AND OTHER ARTISTIC VENTURES IN A THERAPEUTIC ENVIROMENT FOR OUR CONTRIBUTORS TO THRIVE IN.
  2. $1.9 million spent. LIVING SUPPORT PROGRAM ENVISIONS A PLACE WHERE ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CAN FIND A THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY IN WHICH THEY WILL THRIVE. SITUATED ON OVER 12 AGRICULTURALLY PRODUCTIVE ACRES, THE PROGRAM OFFERS A BUCOLIC SETTING WHICH RESIDENTS ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF A WORKING FARM.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 2017.

    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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