Merakey Chester County

Organization Overview

Merakey Chester County is located in Lafayette Hill, PA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (F22) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Merakey Chester County employed 174 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Merakey Chester County is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Merakey Chester County generated $8.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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 2021 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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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leah Pason
Vice President
$0
Joseph Martz
President/ceo
$0
Derrick Yacovelli
Treasurer/secretary
$0
Robert Nix III ESQ
Director
$0
Rebecca Mann
Director
$0
Terrence Mcnelis
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$37
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$37
Total Program Service Revenue$8,755,515
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,945,017

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