COBYS FAMILY SERVICES

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1979

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

J MICHAEL LAUSCH

Phone

7176566580

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COBYS FAMILY SERVICES, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $8.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

MOTIVATED BY CHRISTIAN FAITH, COBYS FAMILY SERVICES EDUCATES, SUPPORTS, AND EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,109,326 Revenue: $1,945,986

THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UP TO THE AGE OF 21. WHEN CHILDREN ARE UNABLE TO LIVE WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILY DUE TO ABUSE, NEGLECT OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, THE...

THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UP TO THE AGE OF 21. WHEN CHILDREN ARE UNABLE TO LIVE WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILY DUE TO ABUSE, NEGLECT OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THROUGH IDENTIFIED RESOURCE PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO CAN ADEQUATELY MEET A CHILD'S NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH CHILDREN, BIRTH/LEGAL FAMILIES, KINSHIP RESOURCES AND COUNTY- DESIGNATED RETURN RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH PERMANENCY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REUNIFICATION OR ADOPTION.

Program 2

Expenses: $932,445 Revenue: $795,440

COBYS FAMILY SERVICES FACILITATES STATE-SUBSIDIZED ADOPTION OF FOSTER CHILDREN THROUGH THE STATEWIDE ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY NETWORK (SWAN).

Program 3

Expenses: $1,156,285 Revenue: $1,238,445

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LANCASTER COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY, THE COBYS PERMANENCY UNIT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN THE LEGAL CUSTODY OF LANCASTER COUNTY...

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LANCASTER COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY, THE COBYS PERMANENCY UNIT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN THE LEGAL CUSTODY OF LANCASTER COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH, WITH THE EMPHASIS ON SAFETY, PERMANENCY AND WELLBEING. THE UNIT WORKS DIRECTLY WITH BIRTH FAMILIES ON THEIR COURT ORDERED GOALS. IF IT IS DECIDED THAT A A CHILD CANNOT BE SAFELY REUNIFIED WITH THEIR BIRTH FAMILY, AN ALTERNATIVE, PERMANENT PLACEMENT WILL BE ESTABLISHED.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $712,231

Program Service Revenue $5,183,936

Investment Income $1,068,491

Other Revenue $1,378,400

TOTAL REVENUE $8,343,058

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $720,991

Salaries & Benefits $5,092,363

Fundraising Expenses $434,433

Program Expenses $5,527,518

Other Expenses $1,194,569

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,007,923

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$8,343,058	$6,733,978	+0.2%
Expenses	$7,007,923	$7,039,619	0.0%
Net Income	$1,335,135	$-305,641	-5.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

118

Volunteers

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

$242,648

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
J MICHAEL LAUSCH	EXECUTIVE DI	37.50	Officer	$107,300	$9,321	$116,621
CINDY UMBERGER	DIR OF BUSIN	36.00	Officer	$102,864	$23,163	$126,027
KEN CRAUL	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG DENLINGER	SR. VICE PRE	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHY FOCHT	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REBECCA FUCHS	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SHERI JOHNSON	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA PARCELL	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL SWANK	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MERV WAMPLER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLI WENGER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$8,343,058	$7,007,923	$12,219,936	$1,335,135
2024	$6,733,978	$7,039,619	$10,365,301	$-305,641
2023	$6,646,250	$6,724,494	$9,967,298	$-78,244
2022	$6,676,204	$5,910,671	$9,913,234	$765,533
2021	$5,123,613	$5,041,352	$10,103,218	$82,261
2020	$5,904,995	$5,216,484	$9,539,541	$688,511
2019	$5,377,862	$5,118,288	$7,921,298	$259,574