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Neighbors Helping Neighbors on the Main Line

EIN 85-1461873 · Ardmore, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS ON THE MAIN LINE STANDS IN THE GAP FOR UNDERREPRESENTED FAMILIES IN LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP AND THE VICINITY, WHILE EDUCATING AND REFORMING THE ENTITIES THAT SERVE THEM, CREATING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE. ENRICHING THE LIVES OF 1,600+ NEIGHBORS EACH YEAR, NHN HAS BECOME THE SOFT LANDING OF SOLUTIONS FOR THOSE WHO FALL BETWEEN THE CRACKS OF STANDARD SAFETY NET SYSTEMS. NHN OFFERS A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HUMAN SERVICES THROUGH IT'S THREE PRIMARY PROGRAMS.

Income
$617,058
Spending
$650,858
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
9
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$54,649, executive di

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: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 150% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $265,411 spent. FOOD SECURITY- EVERYONE DESERVES TO KNOW FROM WHERE THEIR NEXT MEAL WILL COME AND LOW INCOME SHOULD NOT EQUATE TO LOW NUTRITION OR QUALITY. 1. WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION-EVERY THURSDAY, NHN USES A DISCREET, CONTACTLESS DELIVERY SYSTEM TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS SOURCED FROM SEVERAL LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS TO APPROXIMATELY 130 LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS. 2. SATURDAY POP UP-EACH WEEK NHN IS OPEN FROM 11AM-2PM FOR NEIGHBORS TO "SHOP" FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD, BASIC NEEDS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CLOTHING (AS AVAILABLE) AND MORE. 3. GROWING TOGETHER: COMMUNITY GARDEN-AS A PART OF A LARGER PROGRAM, NHN'S GARDEN PROJECT WAS LAUNCHED IN 2024 TO ENCOURAGE A COMMUNITY-WIDE SHIFT IN MINDSET TO HEALTHY OPTIONS BY OFFERING READILY ACCESSIBLE PRODUCE. NHN PROVIDES A MUCH NEEDED SPACE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE, FOR SOME OF OUR NEEDIEST RESIDENTS TO EAT, SHARE, CO-CREATE, AND GROW. 4. SENIOR BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE-NHN PROVIDES A MONTHLY, CONTACTLESS DELIVERY OF TOILETRIES AND BASIC NEED ITEMS MONTHLY TO ALL 53 UNITS AT THE LOW-INCOME SENIOR LIVING FACILITY, GREENFIELD COMMONS. 5. BENEFIT SUPPORT-NHN PROVIDES REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE UNAWARE OF OR UNABLE TO APPLY FOR LOCAL, COUNTY, AND STATE RESOURCES. OUR TEAM PERSONALLY HELPS LOCAL FAMILIES ACCESS A MYRIAD OF BENEFITS INCLUDING SNAP, WIC, AND MORE. 6. SUMMER MEALS-IN THE SUMMER OF 2024, NHN AND LMSD NUTRITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED HEALTHY LUNCH AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. FOOD SECURITY- EVERYONE DESERVES TO KNOW FROM WHERE THEIR NEXT MEAL WILL COME AND LOW INCOME SHOULD NOT EQUATE TO LOW NUTRITION OR QUALITY. 1. WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTION-EVERY THURSDAY, NHN USES A DISCREET, CONTACTLESS DELIVERY SYSTEM TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS SOURCED FROM SEVERAL LOCAL FOOD PRODUCERS TO APPROXIMATELY 130 LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS. 2. SATURDAY POP UP-EACH WEEK NHN IS OPEN FROM 11AM-2PM FOR NEIGHBORS TO "SHOP" FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD, BASIC NEEDS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CLOTHING (AS AVAILABLE) AND MORE. 3. GROWING TOGETHER: COMMUNITY GARDEN-AS A PART OF A LARGER PROGRAM, NHN'S GARDEN PROJECT WAS LAUNCHED IN 2024 TO ENCOURAGE A COMMUNITY-WIDE SHIFT IN MINDSET TO HEALTHY OPTIONS BY OFFERING READILY ACCESSIBLE PRODUCE. NHN PROVIDES A MUCH NEEDED SPACE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE, FOR SOME OF OUR NEEDIEST RESIDENTS TO EAT, SHARE, CO-CREATE, AND GROW. 4. SENIOR BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE-NHN PROVIDES A MONTHLY, CONTACTLESS DELIVERY OF TOILETRIES AND BASIC NEED ITEMS MONTHLY TO ALL 53 UNITS AT THE LOW-INCOME SENIOR LIVING FACILITY, GREENFIELD COMMONS. 5. BENEFIT SUPPORT-NHN PROVIDES REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE UNAWARE OF OR UNABLE TO APPLY FOR LOCAL, COUNTY, AND STATE RESOURCES. OUR TEAM PERSONALLY HELPS LOCAL FAMILIES ACCESS A MYRIAD OF BENEFITS INCLUDING SNAP, WIC, AND MORE. 6. SUMMER MEALS-IN THE SUMMER OF 2024, NHN AND LMSD NUTRITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED HEALTHY LUNCH AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER.
  2. $72,256 spent. EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT-NHN'S FREE YEAR-ROUND OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP IN YOUTH THROUGH THEIR ENTIRE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY, WHILE EDUCATING PARENTS ON THEIR RIGHTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 1. EXCELLING IN EDUCATION: E-SQUARED: - HYBRID ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING PLATFORM 2. HOMEWORK CLUB - IN-PERSON AFTER-SCHOOL SUPPORT 3. GROWING TOGETHER - YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM OFFERING FIELD TRIPS, THERAPEUTIC SESSIONS, ART POP UPS, AND MORE 4. ASE ARDMORE - TWO-WEEK EMPOWERMENT CAMP TO IDENTIFY, CELEBRATE AND USE THE GIFTS WITHIN TO PREPARE FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR 5. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - OFFERING BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO OVER 160 PRE-K-12 STUDENTS, WHILE CONNECTING FAMILIES TO LOCAL RESOURCES EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT-NHN'S FREE YEAR-ROUND OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP IN YOUTH THROUGH THEIR ENTIRE EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY, WHILE EDUCATING PARENTS ON THEIR RIGHTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 1. EXCELLING IN EDUCATION: E-SQUARED: - HYBRID ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING PLATFORM 2. HOMEWORK CLUB - IN-PERSON AFTER-SCHOOL SUPPORT 3. GROWING TOGETHER - YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM OFFERING FIELD TRIPS, THERAPEUTIC SESSIONS, ART POP UPS, AND MORE 4. ASE ARDMORE - TWO-WEEK EMPOWERMENT CAMP TO IDENTIFY, CELEBRATE AND USE THE GIFTS WITHIN TO PREPARE FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR 5. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - OFFERING BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO OVER 160 PRE-K-12 STUDENTS, WHILE CONNECTING FAMILIES TO LOCAL RESOURCES
  3. $206,873 spent. OUTREACH AND RESOURCE LINKAGE-PAIRED WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT, NHN WORKS WITH FAMILIES DIRECTLY TO CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MUNICIPALITY, COMMONWEALTH, AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. SOME OF THIS IMPORTANT COMMUNITY WORK INCLUDES: 1. DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT 2. VIRTUAL THERAPY SESSIONS 3. MULTI-LEVEL UNHOUSED SUPPORT 4. EVICTION PREVENTION 5. AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS 6. FREE/REDUCED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 7. HOSTING JOB FAIRS 8. ATTENDING COURT DATES OUTREACH AND RESOURCE LINKAGE-PAIRED WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT, NHN WORKS WITH FAMILIES DIRECTLY TO CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MUNICIPALITY, COMMONWEALTH, AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. SOME OF THIS IMPORTANT COMMUNITY WORK INCLUDES: 1. DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT 2. VIRTUAL THERAPY SESSIONS 3. MULTI-LEVEL UNHOUSED SUPPORT 4. EVICTION PREVENTION 5. AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS 6. FREE/REDUCED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 7. HOSTING JOB FAIRS 8. ATTENDING COURT DATES

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 July 2020.

    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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