2026-01-30T12:07:38-06:00 2025-06-30 251031405 MCGILL POWER BELL & ASSOC LLP 10 WOODLAND CENTER DRIVE GROVE CITY PA 16127 990 2024-07-01 250989246 BETHESDA CHILDREN'S HOME BETH 8147247510 15487 STATE HIGHWAY 86 MEADVILLE PA 16335 CHRISTOPHER E ZERBE TREASURER 8147247510 2026-01-27 1 0 BRUCE A LAWRENCE P01329574 7244587490 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BETHESDA LUTHERAN SERVICES GEORGE R TRAUNER 15487 STATE HIGHWAY 86 MEADVILLE PA 16335 15056522 0 X WWW.BETHESDA1919.ORG X 1919 PA TO PROVIDE FOSTER CARE, RESIDENTIAL/GROUP HOMES AND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR DELINQUENT YOUTH. 13 13 211 13 0 0 0 0 14551280 14716164 28766 20601 196254 319757 14776300 15056522 0 0 0 0 9827520 10168863 0 0 0 4443501 4837266 14271021 15006129 505279 50393 7755657 8035458 689217 780647 7066440 7254811 X BETHESDA'S VISION IS TO FULFILL THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT CONTINUUM OF CARE IN A QUALITY FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT. 0 0 5050476 5254331 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS ITU'S: OUR INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNITS PROVIDE A STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR UP TO 23 BIOLOGICAL FEMALE AT RISK YOUTH AGES 11-18. YOUTH RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED TREATMENT PLANNING, ON-GROUNDS EDUCATION, THERAPEUTIC GROUPS, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. ALL YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY PROVIDED BY A MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICIAN. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC/PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL CONSULTATION.GROUP HOMES: OUR SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING GROUP HOME FOR AGES 14-21, IS A FAMILY FIRST SPECIALIZED SETTING FOR 7 BIOLOGICAL FEMALES WHOSE EMPHASIS IS ON DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHILE CONTINUING TO RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY.EMERGENCY SHELTER: EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUTH AGES 11-18 THAT ARE EITHER ADJUDICATED DEPENDENT OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT. OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES YOUTH WITH A SAFE, SECURE, AND STRUCTURED HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT FOR A MAXIMUM OF 14 DAYS. YOUTH WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM.TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM: THE RIGHT START TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (TLP) IS TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH YOUNG MOTHER AND THEIR ACCOMPANYING INFANT OR TODDLER. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUNG MOTHERS AGES 16-23 AND THEIR INFANT/TODDLER. THE SEMI SUPERVISED PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ASSISTING YOUNG MOTHERS TO DEVELOP INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AND PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT.RIGHT START FOR YOUNG MOTHERS: THE RIGHT START FOR YOUNG MOTHERS PROGRAM IS A SUPPORTIVE, STRUCTURED, THERAPEUTICENVIRONMENT WHERE PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS CAN RECEIVE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, EDUCATION AND MEDICAL CARE. THE GOAL OF THIS FAMILY FIRST SPECIALIZED SETTING IS FOR YOUNG MOTHERS AGES 12-21 TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE INDEPENDENT , SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND NURTURING PARENTS.PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY: THE PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY (PRTF) DELIVERS THE HIGHEST INTENSITY OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR UP TO 10 BIOLOGICAL FEMALES USING A TRAUMA-FOCUSED CURRICULUM INCLUDING PSYCHIATRIC OVERSIGHT, DAILY INTERVENTION WITH THEIR MHP, FAMILY THERAPY, 2 HOURS OF GROUP PSYCHO EDUCATION, TO INCLUDE EVIDENCE BASED TRAUMA-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING EACH DAY, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, ONE OR MORE TIMES AS NEEDED PER WEEK. 3445827 4133660 COMMUNITY SERVICES:FOSTER CARE & PERMANENCY SERVICES: OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY EMERGENCY FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT AND ONGOING SUPPORTIVE FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM VARIOUS COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. AS A STATEWIDE ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY NETWORK (SWAN) AFFILIATE, THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES PERMANENCY SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES. SWAN SERVICES THAT ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED INCLUDE FAMILY PROFILES, CHILD PROFILES, CHILD PREPARATION, AND FINALIZATION. THIS DEPARTMENT ALSO OPERATES THE PETERSEN FOSTER CARE HOME, A UNIQUE HOME FOR CHILDREN UNABLE TO THRIVE IN A STANDARD FOSTER CARE SETTING.ERIE COUNTY INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM: OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 14-23 FROM ERIE COUNTY. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM PLACEMENT TO INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO MAKE THEM PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH ACCOMPLISH GOALS WITH EMPLOYMENT, ENROLLMENT IN EDUCATIONAL OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND MAINTAINING A STABLE PLACE OF RESIDENCE AFTER DISCHARGE. PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION: OUR PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 5-18 A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENABLING THE CHILDREN OR YOUTH TO RETURN HOME AT NIGHT AND MAINTAIN IMPORTANT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, GROUP THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION: OUR PROGRAM IS A SHORT-TERM, 15-DAY STABILIZATION PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS FOR DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OF A CHILD'S NEEDS AGES 5-11. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENABLING THE PARTICIPANTS TO REMAIN HOME AT NIGHT AND MAINTAIN IMPORTANT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, GROUP THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.AFTER SCHOOL CARE & SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS - TRINITY CENTER: BETHESDA TRINITY CENTER IS LOCATED IN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA. AS ERIE'S OLDEST NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, BETHESDA TRINITY CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO LIVE A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLE. BETHESDA TRINITY CENTER, A DIVISION OR BETHESDA LUTHERAN SERVICES, MEADVILLE, PA PROVIDES DRUG & ALCOHOL PREVENTION PROGRAMS, AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SUMMER RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION. 3337979 3498322 EDUCATION SERVICES:ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION: AS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION FOR DISRUPTIVE YOUTH, OUR PROGRAM CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 WITH COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION ALONG WITH THERAPEUTIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING TO ASSIST THEM IN MEETING THEIR BEHAVIORAL GOALS AND RETURNING TO THE REGULAR SCHOOL SETTING.COMMUNITY & SCHOOL BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: OUR PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE CORRY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FOCUSES ON ENSURING THAT FAMILIES OR YOUTH THAT NEED OUTSIDE SERVICES OR ASSISTANCE ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE THEM. IT IS A SHORT-TERM PROGRAM THAT TYPICALLY CONSISTS OF 6-7 SESSIONS. IT IS MEANT TO ASSIST WITH ISSUES IMMEDIATELY AND REFER OUT TO WHAT THE FAMILY AND YOUTH NEED MOST.STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST SCHOOL PERSONNEL IN IDENTIFYING ISSUES INCLUDING ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, OTHER DRUGS, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT POSE A BARRIER TO A STUDENT'S SUCCESS. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO HELP STUDENTS OVERCOME THESE BARRIERS IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY ACHIEVE, REMAIN IN SCHOOL, AND ADVANCE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CORRY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT LEBOEUF DISTRICT, HARBORCREEK DISTRICT, UNION CITY DISTRICT, AND THREE ERIE NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS. 1675774 2149608 EVIDENCE OR RESEARCH BASED PROGRAMS:OUR PROGRAMS ARE COMMITTED TO RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO THE IMPACTS OF TRAUMA ON MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. WE ARE DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO CREATE AND ENHANCE A TRAUMA INFORMED, SYSTEM-OF-CARE APPROACH. 1675774 2149608 13510056 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 22 0 1 211 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X CHAD DICKSON 8147247510 15487 STATE HIGHWAY 86 MEADVILLE PA 16335 REV JOYCE A DIX-WEIERS CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 REV JAMES F NEAL VICE-CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER E ZERBE TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 REV JAMES ARTER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 REV DEB BYRUM DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALICE DALMASO DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LARRY W FRITZ DIRECTOR 2.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 RACHELLE FRITZ DIRECTOR 2.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE JOY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 VICTOR E KWIATKOWSKI DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 REV BENJAMIN TRAVIS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT GETTINGS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JULIE M SMITH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE R TRAUNER CEO 40.00 1.00 X 226632 0 35281 JERRAD RIMEL CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 40.00 1.00 X 133797 0 22745 360429 0 58026 2 0 1 0 DANIEL J OGELLO 538 SHADOW OAKS DRIVE MEADVILLE PA 16335 CLEANING SERVICES 139296 1 INPATIENT AND RESIDENTIAL 623000 5254331 5254331 PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION 623000 2428566 2428566 INDEPENDENT LIVING 623000 1774851 1774851 COUNTY OF ERIE TRUANCY 623000 1042436 1042436 TRINITY CENTER 623000 1007189 1007189 3208791 3208791 14716164 20601 20601 MANAGEMENT FEES 561000 273103 273103 OTHER REVENUE 561000 46654 46654 319757 15056522 15035921 0 20601 266375 266375 7802997 7073365 729632 229970 160189 69781 1291333 1192742 98591 578188 512264 65924 8698 887 7811 29950 29950 1169642 1158918 10724 231487 199176 32311 192634 190082 2552 1769943 1614972 154971 129891 121226 8665 23215 22191 1024 293266 293266 215049 204070 10979 CLIENT SUPPLIES 773491 766708 6783 15006129 13510056 1496073 0 647198 493242 5347970 5565900 153599 309274 2690259 1036407 1596211 1653852 10679 13190 7755657 8035458 689217 780647 689217 780647 X 7066440 7254811 7066440 7254811 7755657 8035458 X 50393 137978 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 1 1 1 1 1 5 11278821 14090094 14906482 14551280 14716164 69542841 11278822 14090095 14906483 14551281 14716165 69542846 0 0 0 69542846 22470 7634 10470 25917 20601 87092 22470 7634 10470 25917 20601 87092 222668 178817 197066 196254 319757 1114562 11523960 14276546 15114019 14773452 15056523 70744500 0.98300 0.98380 0.00120 0.00110 X 782532 170056 612476 590017 302504 287513 1317710 563847 753863 1653852 X 15056522 0 15056522 0 15056522 15006129 0 15006129 0 15006129 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ACCORDINGLY, INCOME TAX EXPENSE IS LIMITED TO ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DEEMED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO BE UNRELATED TO THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE. INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX REPORTING ARE RECOGNIZED WHEN INCURRED AND ARE INCLUDED IN ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES ON THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGE IN NET ASSETS. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX (UBIT) DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECT TO ANY INCOME TAX PENALTIES OR INTEREST FOR ALL OPEN TAX YEARS. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GEORGE R TRAUNER CEO 226632 0 0 0 0 0 8321 0 26960 0 261913 0 0 0 JERRAD RIMEL CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER 133797 0 0 0 0 0 5315 0 17430 0 156542 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 LARRY FRITZ AND RACHELLE FRITZ ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE AND BOTH ARE DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REVIEWS THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUALLY, THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A FORM THAT DETAILS ANY CONFLICTS THEY MAY HAVE. THE FORM IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE HOME'S COMPLIANCE OFFICER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS INDEPENDENTLY AND SETS THE CEO'S SALARY USING AVAILABLE LOCAL AND STATE COMPARABILITY DATA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE HOME'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE OF ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: TRANSFER OF ASSETS TO BETHESDA FOUNDATION 137,978. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE HOME'S FINANCE COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. 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