Gemma Services

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JULIE GOODIN

Phone

6108254440

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Gemma Services, founded in 1984, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $51.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $49.6M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

GEMMA SERVICES ACCOMPANIES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES THROUGH LIFE'S CHALLENGES USING INDIVIDUALIZED, DATA-INFORMED SUPPORT. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERY PERSON KNOWS THEY MATTER.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $14,062,606 Revenue: $17,340,692

MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL: A PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL THAT IS LICENSED AS A PRIVATE ACADEMIC SCHOOL, MLS PROVIDES AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHOSE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES DISRUPT THEIR ABILITY TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY IN A MAINSTREAM SCHOOL SETTING. STUDENTS ARE REFERRED FROM THEIR PUBLIC OR CHARTER SCHOOL, AND ALSO FROM THE GEMMA SERVICES RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM. EACH CHILD HAS AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PLAN THAT IDENTIFIES THEIR INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS AND ANY ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED. MLS IS LOCATED ON A BEAUTIFUL 35-ACRE CAMPUS AND FACILITIES AND SERVICES INCLUDE A GYMNASIUM, OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, A LIBRARY, COMPUTER LAB WITH TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION, READING TUTORING, ART AND MUSIC PROGRAMMING, AND THE FULL RANGE OF ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION.

Program 2

Expenses: $10,810,330 Revenue: $13,046,049

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM: THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM EXPERIENCE SERIOUS EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE RT PROGRAM PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC LIVING ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT, SUPERVISION, CARE AND NURTURING FOR YOUTH ON A 24-HOUR-A-DAY BASIS THROUGH OUTCOME-ORIENTED TREATMENT (PLANNING-IMPLEMENTATION-EVALUATION), PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, TRAUMA INFORMED THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH CARE. AVAILABLE THERAPIES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, GROUP, A HIGHLY STRUCTURED MILIEU, COUNSELING, BEHAVIORAL, AND MEDICATION. OUR RT PROGRAM INCLUDEs THERAPEUTIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO HELP ENABLE THE YOUTH SERVED TO EXPERIENCE JOY AND OPPORTUNITES FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITH THE VALUED PARTICIPATION OF BIOLOGICAL, ADOPTIVE, AND/OR FOSTER FAMILIES.

Program 3

Expenses: $11,851,982 Revenue: $13,381,027

COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS - OUR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS PROVIDE: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; FOSTER FAMILY CARE; ADOPTION SERVICES; INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN A CHILD'S HOME OR...

COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS - OUR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS PROVIDE: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; FOSTER FAMILY CARE; ADOPTION SERVICES; INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN A CHILD'S HOME OR SCHOOL; A FAMILY EMPOWERMENT CENTER, AND OTHER IN-HOME PREVENTION SERVICES TO HELP YOUTH AND FAMILES AVOID CRISIS. IN FY 24/25 OUR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS SERVED MORE THAN 1690 YOUTH RANGING IN AGE FROM BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OLD AND THEIR FOSTER AND/OR BIOLOGICAL PARENTS, AND OUR PREVENTION SERVICES SERVED AN ADDITIONAL 232 FAMILIES. YOUTH IN FOSTER FAMILY CARE BENEFIT FROM COMMUNITY PLACEMENTS THAT ADDRESS THEIR EMOTIONAL, MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS STRUCTURED HOME LIVING WITH FOSTER PARENTS WHO ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE FOR THE SPECIFIC, IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF EACH CHILD.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,445,453

Program Service Revenue $47,578,996

Investment Income $258,200

Other Revenue $69,595

TOTAL REVENUE $51,352,244

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $35,194,901

Fundraising Expenses $1,436,275

Program Expenses $39,902,752

Other Expenses $14,433,366

TOTAL EXPENSES $49,628,267

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$51,352,244	$48,410,346	+0.1%
Expenses	$49,628,267	$45,906,236	+0.1%
Net Income	$1,723,977	$2,504,110	-0.3%

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

Independent Members

Employees

619

Volunteers

240

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

$518,395

Total Directors

$298,456

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KRISTEN E M GAY	PRES/CEO/BOARD MEMBER	40.0	Officer Director	$289,793	$8,663	$298,456
OMAR MATEO	CHIEF OPS OFCR (TERM 05/2025)	40.0	Highest	$209,116	$13,774	$222,890
JOAN D PLUMP	CHIEF OF STAFF	40.0	Highest	$211,988	$9,972	$221,960
JULIE GOODIN	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40.0	Officer	$209,127	$10,812	$219,939
EVA MORRISON	VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION	40.0	Highest	$189,265	$14,561	$203,826
JAMIE F BOWERS	CHIEF INTEGRITY OFFICER	40.0	Highest	$189,618	$13,117	$202,735
JANET FELDER	FORMER CHRO	40.0		$187,666	$7,394	$195,060
BRENDA S PONE	SPEC MENTAL HEALTH WORK	80.0	Highest	$179,196	$12,835	$192,031
NINA V ROGERS	CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
C ANDREW KREPPS JR	BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLIFFORD HAUGEN	TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CONNIE MURPHY	BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
POLLY M SHAFFER	VICE CHAIR/BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTOPHER HOLLAND	BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
YARDLEY R JENKINS	BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH S SLATE PHD	BOARD MEMBER (THRU 5/1/25)	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBENA L SPANGLER	BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/2024)	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
AURORA KRIPA	BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
COLLEEN LELLI EDD	SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIE BARNHURST	BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHELL MANIGUALT	BOARD MEMBER	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROY FAIRMAN	BOARD MEMBER (EFF 10/24/24)	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARIN GRAY	BOARD MEMBER (EFF 1/23/25)	1.0	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	$51,352,244	$49,628,267	$60,338,467	$1,723,977
2024	$48,410,346	$45,906,236	$34,684,008	$2,504,110
2023	$40,585,539	$39,591,152	$30,671,976	$994,387
2022	$51,594,484	$36,451,619	$28,174,736	$15,142,865
2021	$42,003,118	$39,285,659	$35,019,600	$2,717,459
2020	$37,908,295	$39,109,995	$35,231,856	$-1,201,700
2019	$28,853,734	$27,350,887	$20,328,547	$1,502,847
2018	$25,855,684	$25,812,718	$18,386,053	$42,966