DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC

EIN: 237447611 501(c)(3) Human Services

ERIE, PA

Total Revenue
$109,595,772
Total Expenses
$103,179,292
Total Assets
$59,976,715
Net Assets
$39,119,579
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
JOHN J BARBER
Phone
8144537661
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC, founded in 1973, is a major nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $109.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $103.2M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE DR. GERTRUDE A. BARBER CENTER INC. (GABC) IS GUIDED BY COMPASSION, INNOVATION, AND AN UNSHAKEABLE BELIEF IN HUMAN POTENTIAL. WE WORK EVERY DAY TO HELP MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES. FOUNDED IN 1952 BY DR. GERTRUDE A. BARBER, WE HAVE GROWN FROM A SINGLE CLASSROOM INTO A COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF SERVICES FOR 5,400 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. WITH LOCATIONS IN BEDFORD, ERIE, PITTSBURGH, PHILADELPHIA, SOMERSET, AND WARREN, WE EMPOWER ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH A COMMUNITY INTEGRATED APPROACH AND CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS THROUGH EDUCATION, RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS, CLINICAL SERVICES, JOB SKILL DEVELOPMENT, DAILY LIVING SUPPORT, SENIOR PROGRAMS, RESPITE CARE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. WE CARRY FORWARD DR. BARBER'S LEGACY AND VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS AND LIVES TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,257,096
Program Service Revenue $100,398,089
Investment Income $1,184,334
Other Revenue $4,756,253
TOTAL REVENUE $109,595,772

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $81,274,283
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $88,427,873
Other Expenses $21,905,009
TOTAL EXPENSES $103,179,292

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $109,595,772 $100,970,422 +0.1%
Expenses $103,179,292 $96,012,442 +0.1%
Net Income $6,416,480 $4,957,980 +0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
15
Employees
2149
Volunteers
63

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
15
$3,317,956
Total Directors
21
$924,434
Key Employees
1
$176,799
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN J BARBER III PRESIDENT/CEO 35.00
Officer Director
$700,743 $54,020 $754,763
BRIDGET BARBER VP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS/STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 33.50
Officer Director
$115,537 $34,134 $149,671
ROBERT WILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$20,000 $0 $20,000
WILLIAM GLOEKLER CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ITA POWER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BRABENDER ESQ VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOLORES GARVEY EMERITUS 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM BARNHART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN GROSHEK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN HUYA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN KERSEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID KOZAK PHD EMERITUS - THRU MARCH 2025 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAND LEVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA LINCOLN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAX MAAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MARTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN RUPP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES WALCZAK ESQ LEGAL COUNSEL 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM WITTMANN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN SHAEFER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY WACHTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MAUREEN BARBER-CAREY EX. VICE PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer
$429,111 $61,966 $491,077
CAROLYN KONTIS CHIEF OF INTELLECT - THRU SEPT. 24 54.00
Officer
$182,790 $33,555 $216,345
THADDEUS JACKMAN CHIEF OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Officer
$218,893 $31,622 $250,515
JEAN NIELSEN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 48.00
Officer
$215,922 $34,798 $250,720
LAUREN CALLAGHAN CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 25.00
Officer
$185,167 $47,883 $233,050
ROBERT BARBER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 37.50
Officer
$208,865 $19,579 $228,444
PATRICK BARBER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 37.50
Officer
$205,451 $6,582 $212,033
JENNIFER KENNEDY CHIEF RISK & COMP. - THRU DEC. 24 40.00
Officer
$169,111 $306 $169,417
WILLIAM HARRIGER CHIEF OF PROJECTS 40.00
Officer
$161,677 $32,469 $194,146
DERON LEHMAN CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 30.00
Officer
$160,963 $6,812 $167,775
CHRISTOPHER ELLIOT VP BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - THRU APR. 25 40.00
Key Emp
$160,425 $16,374 $176,799
RONALD JONES VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$141,251 $32,556 $173,807
HEIDI SHEEHAN VP OF FINANCE 47.00
Highest
$149,453 $15,709 $165,162
KIMBERLY AREFORD PROGRAM SPECIALIST RESIDENTIAL 105.00
Highest
$149,976 $8,529 $158,505
RONALD DUFFLEY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL 90.00
Highest
$144,857 $15,323 $160,180
EDITA HUKIC RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISOR 97.00
Highest
$129,068 $16,347 $145,415
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 $109,595,772 $103,179,292 $59,976,715 $6,416,480
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $93,517,385 $92,245,645 $55,187,421 $1,271,740
2022 $93,627,488 $92,396,258 $56,929,369 $1,231,230
2021 $81,656,066 $80,624,451 $51,676,783 $1,031,615
2020 $92,697,455 $92,170,120 $52,620,105 $527,335
2019 $91,039,538 $88,027,374 $52,026,876 $3,012,164
2018 $88,289,867 $86,659,412 $49,611,942 $1,630,455
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