KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JULIE BENSEN

Phone

6109253556

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $5.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.1M, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY THROUGH FOOD, HOUSING, CRISIS SERVICES, AND EDUCATION SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,632,693 Revenue: $0

THE KACS FOOD CUPBOARD PROVIDES A FREE 7-10 DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD EACH MONTH TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, KACS DISTRIBUTED 1.1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO 2,091 UNIQUE...

THE KACS FOOD CUPBOARD PROVIDES A FREE 7-10 DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD EACH MONTH TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, KACS DISTRIBUTED 1.1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO 2,091 UNIQUE HOUSEHOLDS (5,749 INDIVIDUALS). ON AVERAGE, 1,160 SERVICES WERE PROVIDED EACH MONTH THROUGH A COMBINATION OF IN-PERSON SHOPPING AND DELIVERY PROGRAMS TO LOW-INCOME RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUAL HOMES.

Program 2

Expenses: $736,103 Revenue: $0

THE KACS SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS FOR RENT, UTILITIES, AND OTHER LIVING EXPENSES. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, CONNECTIONS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, 458 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED SUPPORT (1,447 INDIVIDUALS).

Program 3

Expenses: $162,123 Revenue: $43,200

HOUSING PROGRAM KACS OWNS AND OPERATES THREE LOW-INCOME RENTAL PROPERTIES THAT PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 18 ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL NEED FOR STABLE AND...

HOUSING PROGRAM KACS OWNS AND OPERATES THREE LOW-INCOME RENTAL PROPERTIES THAT PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 18 ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL NEED FOR STABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

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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 $5,276,393

Program Service Revenue $43,200

Investment Income $178,013

Other Revenue $-20,253

TOTAL REVENUE $5,477,353

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,506,260

Salaries & Benefits $1,300,046

Fundraising Expenses $227,011

Program Expenses $3,685,647

Other Expenses $556,587

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,362,893

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$5,477,353	$8,101,849	-0.3%
Expenses	$4,362,893	$4,284,334	+0.0%
Net Income	$1,114,460	$3,817,515	-0.7%

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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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

252

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

$130,928

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LEAH REYNOLDS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL JUNE '25)	40.00	Officer	$117,130	$13,798	$130,928
JULIE BENSEN	CEO (SINCE AUG '25)	40.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ANA AMARANTE-CRAIG ESQ	PRESIDENT	6.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN A MUSSER	VICE PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NIKOLAUS H GRIESHABER	TREASURER	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CARRIE FREEMAN	SECRETARY	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CURTIS FENSTERMACHER	DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OFFICER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE BACON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC CONNOLLY	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRYSTAL CRAMPTON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAIGE GANTI	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN JOHNS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNN MAJARIAN	DIRECTOR	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS MUSSER	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA REED	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREA VEGA	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON WATERKOTTE	DIRECTOR	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	$5,477,353	$4,362,893	$9,481,068	$1,114,460
2024	$8,101,849	$4,284,334	$8,494,824	$3,817,515
2023	$4,840,603	$3,959,261	$4,607,360	$881,342
2022	$3,935,160	$2,933,073	$3,676,952	$1,002,087
2021	$3,374,007	$2,646,513	$2,733,169	$727,494
2020	$2,940,964	$2,432,070	$2,033,700	$508,894
2019	$1,658,340	$1,632,764	$1,389,026	$25,576
2018	$1,589,257	$1,560,213	$1,374,040	$29,044