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Nonprofit · EIN 23-1370483

READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES

Tax-exempt · READING, PA 19610

Financials

$333K$342K2023$324K$311K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$323,541$310,584$12,957$27,132$23,647$3,485
December 31, 2023990$333,014$341,706-$8,692$21,790$27,834-$6,044
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$13,500
Program service revenue
$315,237
Investment income
$28
Net income from fundraising events
-$5,224
Other revenue
-$5,224

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$700
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$253,392
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$272,777
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,467
Occupancy
$3,217
Depreciation
$578
Program services (functional)
$295,775
Management and general (functional)
$14,808

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$21,790
Total assets, end of year
$27,132
Total liabilities, end of year
$23,647
Net assets, end of year
$3,485
Land, buildings and equipment
$272
Gross receipts
$328,765
Employees
8
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1948
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MERLE SMUCKERSUPV. CHAPLAIN-JAIL
Key employee
50$79,565
KERRY HICKSSUPV. CHAPLAIN-BERKS HEIM
Key employee
40$61,531
MICHAEL KAUCHERCHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Key employee
24$42,976
QUETCY LEONCHAPLAIN-JAIL ADMIN
Key employee
30$31,690
DOUGLAS KRAMERCHAPLAIN-JAIL
Key employee
30$16,598
PAMELA KAUCHERPT ADMINISTRATOR
Key employee
10$9,568
MELVIN PADILLA-SANTOSCHAPLAIN-JAIL BERKS HEIM
Key employee
32$6,700
ISABELLE JONAS PENACHAPLAIN-BERKS HEIM
Key employee
4$4,764
MIKE REINERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GEORGE LENNARTBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ZAC BUGAYBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LISA WEAVERBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NANCY LENNERTBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MERLE SMUCKERSUPV. CHAPLAIN-JAIL
Key employee
40$70,543
MICHAEL KAUCHERCHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Key employee
40$64,656
KERRY HICKSSUPV. CHAPLAIN-BERKS HEIM
Key employee
40$57,055
QUETCY LEONCHAPLAIN-JAIL
Key employee
30$31,591
DOUGLAS KRAMERCHAPLAIN-JAIL
Key employee
30$26,919
ISABELLE JONAS PENACHAPLAIN-BERKS HEIM
Key employee
10$5,520
MARCOS ANGELESCHAPLAIN-BERKS RESIDENTIAL
Key employee
40$5,367
CLARK BOSSLERCHAPLAIN-BERKS HEIM
Key employee
6$5,181
PAMELA KAUCHERPT ADMINISTRATOR
Key employee
6$5,108
NANCY LENNERTBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
LISA WEAVERBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GEORGE LENNARTBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ZAC BUGAYBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MIKE REINERTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1534 CLEVELAND AVE, READING, PA 19610-2110
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHAEL KAUCHER, 1534 CLEVELAND AVE, WYOMISSING, PA 19610
Signed the 990
MICHAEL KAUCHER, CEO
Phone
(484) 926-5804
Return prepared by
GOLDCAMP TAX FACTS LLC

Mission

We bridge connections, identify resources, and discover solutions for communities to be transformed and to thrive.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Chaplaincy Services at Berks County Jail A team of paid chaplains coordinate religious services and programs for inmates within Berks County Jail. Services and programs are held in the jail chapel and, at times, on the blocks within the jail for smaller groups. Dozens of volunteers are coordinated and assist in religious services and programs. We also maintain a library of religious and motivational reading materials. These materials are available to inmates by request through the jail communication system or by visiting the library in person. Materials and services are made available to assist inmates in practicing the religion they profess. Chaplains respond to requests from inmates to meet for conversation regarding spiritual and religious needs. Chaplains work closely with jail staff to take the lead in communicating death and hospital notification to inmates regarding their immediate family members outside the jail. We are available to jail staff for conversation and ministry of presence, especially as any challenges come up within the workplace.
    Expenses $133,335 · grants $207,933
  • Chaplaincy Services at Berks Heim Nursing and Rehabilitation One full-time and one part-time chaplain provide religious services and programs and visitation to residents in the facility. Services and programs are held in a community meeting space, as well as common spaces on units throughout the facility. A number of volunteers are coordinated and assist in religious services and programs. Our chaplains visit all residents on a rotating basis to encourage them and fulfill any religious needs. We are also available to Berks Heim staff for conversation and ministry of presence, especially as any challenges come up within the workplace.
    Expenses $65,053 · grants $90,178
  • Chaplaincy Services at Berks County Youth Shelter. One part-time chaplain provides religious services and support to the youth in the shelter. Our chaplain engages residing youth on a regular basis to make sure any religious needs are accommodated. The chaplain also conducts voluntary program opportunities for youth to talk about their faith. We are also available to Shelter staff for conversation and ministry of presence, especially as any challenges come up within the facility.
    Expenses $7,321 · grants $7,226

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-1370483
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1948
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$27,132
Income (IRS master file)
$328,765

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$323,541$310,584$27,132XML
990December 2023$333,014$341,706$21,790XML
990December 2022$382,766$393,063$27,943IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-1370483).

Questions about READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES

What is the EIN of READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES is 23-1370483.
Is READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1948.
Are donations to READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHAEL KAUCHER.
Who are the officers and directors of READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,565 (MERLE SMUCKER, SUPV. CHAPLAIN-JAIL).
How much revenue does READING BERKS CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $323,541, expenses of $310,584 and total assets of $27,132 at year end.

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