MERAKEY CHESTER COUNTY

EIN: 231884756 501(c)(3)

LAFAYETTE HILL, PA

Total Revenue
$8,680,162
Total Expenses
$8,658,719
Total Assets
$3,223,350
Net Assets
$2,782,796
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JOSEPH MARTZ
Phone
6102604600
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

MERAKEY CHESTER COUNTY, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit that reported $8.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022.

Mission

PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILTIES SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF CHESTER COUNTY, PA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,777,879 Revenue: $8,553,655

MERAKEY CHESTER COUNTY PROVIDES A BROAD ARRAY OF SERVICES THROUGH ITS INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION. ITS ADULT AUTISM PROGRAM CONFRONTED THE PANDEMIC HEAD-ON BY ENGAGING ITS...

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MERAKEY CHESTER COUNTY PROVIDES A BROAD ARRAY OF SERVICES THROUGH ITS INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION. ITS ADULT AUTISM PROGRAM CONFRONTED THE PANDEMIC HEAD-ON BY ENGAGING ITS PARTICIPANTS IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS MAKING MASKS AND EXPANDING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. THE LIFE SHARING AND RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS SPENT FY 2023 FOCUSED ON ENSURING THE SAFETY AND HEALTH OF THEIR RESIDENTS.THE CHESTER COUNTY PROGRAM SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN VARIOUS DAY AND RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS TO INCLUDE HOME AND COMMUNITY HABILITATION, GROUP HOMES, LIFE SHARING, AND DAY PROGRAMS. HOME AND COMMUNITY HABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM OF CHESTER COUNTY PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD), WHO RESIDE IN THEIR HOMES, OR WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SUPPORTS 38 FAMILIES. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS TO NOT ONLY SUPPORT THE PERSON WITHIN THE FAMILY STRUCTURE, BUT TO ALSO IMPROVE THE FAMILY DYNAMICS. IN SUPPORTING THE FAMILY DYNAMICS SUCCESSFULLY, THE PERSON WILL DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE PERSON NEEDING TO BE PLACED IN A COMMUNITY LIVING ARRANGEMENT (CLA), A RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICE.MERAKEY CHESTER COUNTY SUPPORTS 26 ADULTS DIAGNOSED WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, (I/DD), AND WHO RESIDE IN 11 HOMES WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAM. THE SERVICE OFFERS SEVERAL LEVELS OF CARE, AND THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT THE PERSON TO BECOME AS INDEPENDENT AS POSSIBLE. CHESTER COUNTY RESIDENTIAL SERVICES EMPHASIZES THE PERSON'S ESTABLISHED GOALS (OUTCOMES), AND, THROUGH AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH OF SERVICES, THE PERSON WILL ACHIEVE THEIR HOPES AND DREAMS.MERAKEY CHESTER COUNTY SUPPORTS 16 FAMILIES AND 17 PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (I/DD) TO SHARE THEIR LIVES TOGETHER. MERAKEY RECOGNIZES THAT FAMILIES ARE THE FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE, PERMANENT RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR A MORE ENRICHED LIFE. THE FAMILY PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE PERSON TO ACCESS THE COMMUNITY, RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE, AND PROVIDE THE DAY TO DAY SUPPORT TO ASSIST THE PERSON TO MEET HIS OR HER GOALS (OUTCOMES).MERAKEY CHESTER COUNTY SUPPORTS 22 ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS PROGRAM. WE SUPPORT 22 INDIVIDUALS WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF I/DD. WE RECENTLY CHANGED OUR FOCUS FROM A TRADITIONAL ADULT DAY FACILITY (INDOOR ACTIVITIES) TO ASSISTING THE PERSON TO BECOME A MEANINGFUL MEMBER OF THEIR COMMUNITY. THIS NEW ENDEAVOR WILL ASSIST THE PERSON TO DEVELOP MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, WITH NON-PAID MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY, AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT OR VOLUNTEER SERVICES.MERAKEY CHESTER COUNTY CONTINUES TO MOVE PEOPLE TO THE LESS RESTRICTIVE LIVING ARRANGEMENT AND HAS OPENED A NEW LIFE SHARING HOME, WITH PLANS TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL LIFE SHARING HOME.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $8,553,655
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $126,507
TOTAL REVENUE $8,680,162

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,641,399
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $7,777,879
Other Expenses $3,017,320
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,658,719

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $8,680,162 $8,909,820 0.0%
Expenses $8,658,719 $8,059,984 +0.1%
Net Income $21,443 $849,836 -1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
1
Employees
131
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$2,392,364
Total Directors
7
$3,475,973
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOSEPH MARTZ PRESIDENT/CEO 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $55,952 $1,176,036
DERRICK YACOVELLI TREASURER/SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $34,145 $705,871
LEAH PASON VICE PRESIDENT/CPO 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $21,922 $510,457
ROBERT NIX III ESQ DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA MANN DIRECTOR/SVP. CFS 0.50
Director
$0 $9,093 $401,214
TERRENCE MCNELIS DIRECTOR/SVP, IDD THROUGH 12/2022 0.50
Director
$0 $8,762 $583,909
ELISE TRETOLA DIRECTOR/SVP, IDD FROM 12/2022 0.50
Director
$0 $325 $98,486
DAVIDETTA GRIGSBY DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 37.50
Highest
$127,982 $15,791 $143,773
GIFTY GBASSANA DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 37.50
Highest
$126,135 $1,804 $127,939
KEZI JAMES DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 37.50
Highest
$108,539 $24,610 $133,149
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $8,680,162 $8,658,719 $3,223,350 $21,443
2022 $8,909,820 $8,059,984 $3,244,484 $849,836
2021 $8,945,017 $7,703,052 $2,458,464 $1,241,965
2020 $9,073,377 $7,525,376 $1,580,480 $1,548,001
2019 $9,156,195 $7,479,219 $1,326,887 $1,676,976
2018 $8,536,581 $7,435,755 $2,024,036 $1,100,826
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