2026-06-12T15:13:35-05:00 2025-12-31 882730877 CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC 2763 CENTURY BOULEVARD READING PA 196103346 990 2025-01-01 232722494 MARY'S SHELTER MARY 6103761973 615 KENHORST BLVD READING PA 19611 CHRIS SCHENKEL TREASURER 6103761973 2026-05-28 1 JUSTINE N BAUER P01283101 6103781175 2026-05-28 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CHRIS SCHENKEL 615 KENHORST BLVD READING PA 19611 1641437 0 X WWW.MARYSSHELTER.ORG X 1992 PA LOVING CHILDREN FROM THE BEGINNING. CHANGING LIVES FOREVER 10 10 35 15 0 0 1341526 1452787 0 0 61547 66622 0 0 1403073 1519409 18927 172243 0 0 1025060 1070353 0 0 80856 492551 532108 1536538 1774704 -133465 -255295 7344552 7110541 1041936 952625 6302616 6157916 X MARY'S SHELTER IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING HOMELESS YOUTH BY PROVIDING HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS. 0 0 1582867 172243 HISTORY:MARY'S SHELTER OPENED IN 1995 AND IS A MATERNITY HOME, WHICH SERVES THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS, PREGNANT YOUNG WOMEN. MANY OF THE RESIDENTS HAVE MULTIPLE HOME LIFE PROBLEMS WITH LITTLE OR NO SUPPORT FOR THE PRESENT PREGNANCY. THE VISION OF MARY'S SHELTER IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING AND PRIMARY CARE WHERE EACH RESIDENT IS OFFERED LIFE-CHANGING ASSISTANCE THROUGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE CARE IN A SECURE, COMFORTABLE, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.IN RESPONSE TO THE GROWING CONCERN AND STAGGERING NUMBERS OF HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH IN BERKS COUNTY MARY'S SHELTER JOINED FORCES WITH THE BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT, EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (ECYEH) AND THE BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS YOUTH COMMITTEE TO FIND AND INITIATE SOLUTIONS. MARY'S SHELTER RECEIVED SEVERAL GRANTS TO OPEN THE YESS (YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT SERVICES) RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AND DROP-IN-CENTER TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING ON THE STREETS. YOUTH SERVICESOFFICIALLY BEGAN IN FEBRUARY OF 2018. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM SERVES YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 AND 17, AND THE DROP-IN-CENTER SERVES YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 AND 22.THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF MARY'S SHELTER. THEIR PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAM AND ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES, UPHOLD THE MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY, AND PROVIDE VISION AND DIRECTION FOR FUTURE GROWTH. THE STAFF OF MARY'S SHELTER MANAGES THEDAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS AND PROVIDES DIRECT CARE AND SERVICES TO THE YOUNG WOMEN WHO RESIDE AT THE FACILITIES. THE VOLUNTEERS ACTIVELY SUPPORT CURRENT PROJECTS INCLUDING FUNDRAISING, CLIENT ACTIVITIES, OR IMPROVING THE FACILITIES. VOLUNTEER SUPPORT IS A VITAL COMPONENT TO THE PROGRAM AND SERVICES.PROGRAM SERVICES:WHAT MAKES THE PROGRAM UNIQUE IS THE FOCUS ON COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES. UPON ENTERING THE PROGRAM AT MARY'S SHELTER, THE CASE MANAGER, COUNSELOR, AND RESIDENT ESTABLISH LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM GOALS. THE PRIMARY AREAS OF FOCUS ARE MEDICAL CARE, LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, PERSONAL COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND FUTURE HOUSING. THESE GOALS ARE REVIEWED AND UPDATED WITH THE RESIDENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS. GOALS ARE WRITTEN WITH ASSOCIATED MEASURABLE TASKS. RESIDENTS ARE GIVEN A TIMETABLE FOR COMPLETION AND EVALUATION.ANALYSIS:THE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO SEEK HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FROM MARY'S SHELTER ARE EXPERIENCING MULTIPLE PERSONAL LIFE PROBLEMS AND OBSTACLES THAT HINDER THEIR PROGRESS TOWARD INDEPENDENCE. THE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOCUS PRIMARILY ON ASSISTING THE CLIENTS WITH THE TASKS RELATED TO COMPLETING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES WITH REGARD TO THEIR MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING, THEREBY ADDRESSING THE ISSUES OF HOMELESSNESS, LOW PAY, AND LOW ACHIEVEMENT. THE COUNSELING SERVICES FOCUS ON ASSISTING THE CLIENTS WITH INTERNAL OBSTACLES TO SUCCESS SUCHAS LOW SELF-ESTEEM, LOW EXPECTATIONS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS."2025 ACHIEVEMENTS:OUR MATERNITY HOME PROGRAMS- HOUSED 3 WOMEN AGES 16 TO 18, THEIR NEWBORNS AND THREE TODDLERS- ENROLLED 15 EXPECTANT WOMEN IN OUR HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM, WHICH ASSIST WITH MAINTAINING SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING WHILE PREPARING FOR CHILDBIRTH- FAMILY OUTREACH SERVICES PROVIDED TO 855 EXPECTANT WOMEN WITH OVER 7,550 VISITS FOR MATERIAL NEEDS, COUNSELING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICESOUR YOUTH PROGRAMS YESS YOUTH AGES 14 TO 17 HOUSED FOR 21-DAYS- 45 INDIVIDUAL YOUTH REPRESENTING OVER 1,549 SHELTERED NIGHTS- 65% FAMILY REUNIFICATION WITH ONGOING SUPPORT FROM MARY'S SHELTER- 106 DROP-IN AND CALL-IN YOUTH NEEDING INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENTSTRONG - YOUTH AGES 16 TO 21 HOUSED FOR 18 MONTHS. - 28 INDIVIDUAL YOUTH REPRESENTING OVER 15,150 SHELTERED NIGHTSPROGRAM SUCCESSES: - 6 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, 8 ADVANCED A GRADE LEVEL- 8 WITH HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS ENGAGED IN CAREER TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS- 100% RECEIVED TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE AND ADVOCACY SERVICES- 85% INCREASED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE- 91% RECEIVED MEDICAL, EYE AND DENTAL CARE- 68% RECEIVED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING 1582867 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 1 35 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA X X THE ORGANIZATION 6103761973 615 KENHORST BLVD READING PA 19611 FRANK WATTS PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BRENTON HAUPT VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LISA HAFLETT SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS O'BRIEN TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ALEX ALFIERI ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DANIELLE MACDONALD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALLISON PETERSEN ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS SCHENKEL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE WANDREY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY SANTOS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTINE FOLK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 119740 0 14019 119740 0 14019 1 0 0 0 0 55750 95729 172053 1129255 15592 1452787 47898 47898 96985 78261 18724 18724 18724 43767 95729 43767 0 1519409 0 0 66622 172243 172243 133759 100319 20064 13376 783186 743969 35578 3639 68363 65559 2782 22 85045 78531 5043 1471 6000 6000 35385 24285 11100 8935 8935 61414 7294 7016 47104 21554 19903 1278 373 58309 58309 11560 11560 164110 164110 42387 42387 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 45091 45091 PRINTING, POSTAGE, AND 30610 30610 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES 24888 24888 RESIDENT EXPENSES 10630 10630 11235 7464 3771 1774704 1582867 110981 80856 24564 63650 460376 182575 185849 193546 21428 23594 6120701 983227 5220156 5137474 1430779 1509702 1400 0 7344552 7110541 24072 26024 7053 260811 176601 750000 750000 1041936 952625 X 5231653 5174874 1070963 983042 6302616 6157916 7344552 7110541 -255295 110595 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1467882 1083885 1442768 1341526 1452787 6788848 1467882 1083885 1442768 1341526 1452787 6788848 6788848 14166 14591 45185 50531 47898 172371 6961219 252426 0.97520 0.97880 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 85192 11000 11680 4488 103384 79988 1250 8356 4402 85192 72844 2750 8808 4414 79988 99544 -22273 4427 72844 87191 20098 7745 99544 1.00000 0 0 211690 211690 5865981 958994 4906987 39305 24233 15072 3725 3725 5137474 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK SUBSIDY PAYABLE 750000 750000 X 1621069 110595 110595 1510474 8935 8935 1519409 1765769 0 1765769 8935 8935 1774704 PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO FUND GENERAL EXPENSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. PART X, LINE 2: IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS RELATIVE TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, IF ANY, AS REQUIRED. BOWL-A-THON 14865 11893 2972 1456 1463 53 CASINO NIGHT/FALL EVENT 124631 83836 40795 5600 25480 9715 139496 95729 43767 7056 26943 9768 43767 0 1 PERSONAL CARE, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS 48 16232 RENTAL ASSISTANCE 28 156011 PART I, LINE 2: AMOUNTS ARE TRACKED FOR PERSONAL CARE AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO YOUTH WHILE IN THE PROGRAM. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990, INCLUDING ALL SCHEDULES, AND PRESENTS IT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD BEFORE VOTING ON ITS COMPLETION AND FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. A MEMBER OF THE BOARD SHALL ADVISE THE PRESIDENT IN RESPONSE TO AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE AND AT ANY TIME WHEN SUCH PERSON BECOMES AWARE OF SUCH RELATIONSHIP WHICH HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN DISCLOSED, IF SUCH PERSON IS RELATED BY BLOOD, MARRIAGE OR ADOPTION TO ANY OTHER MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO ANY OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF MARY'S SHELTER OR MARY'S HOME, OR TO ANY OFFICER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF ANY PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING COUNSEL OR PROFESSIONAL SOLICITOR UNDER CONTRACT WITH MARY'S SHELTER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE STARTING SALARIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE COMPARABLE TO SALARIES PAID BY OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING SALARY INCREASES BEGINS WITH WRITTEN PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS. BASED ON POINTS RECEIVED IN THE EVALUATION, THE SALARIES ARE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.