Nonprofit · EIN 23-2128881
COBYS FAMILY SERVICES
Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, PA 17601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,343,058 | $7,007,923 | $1,335,135 | $12,219,936 | $801,272 | $11,418,664 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,733,978 | $7,039,619 | -$305,641 | $10,365,301 | $789,658 | $9,575,643 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,646,250 | $6,724,494 | -$78,244 | $9,967,298 | $550,489 | $9,416,809 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $712,231
- Program service revenue
- $5,183,936
- Investment income
- $1,068,491
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $643,887
- Net income from fundraising events
- $18,868
- Other revenue
- $1,378,400
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $720,991
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $210,164
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,528,967
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,092,363
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $51,807
- Travel
- $50,480
- Depreciation
- $81,708
- Program services (functional)
- $5,527,518
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,045,972
- Fundraising (functional)
- $434,433
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,365,301
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,219,936
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $801,272
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,418,664
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,333,142
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,256,829
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,418,664
- Gross receipts
- $8,722,476
- Employees
- 118
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1979
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY UMBERGER | DIR OF BUSIN Officer | 36 | $102,864 | $23,163 |
| J MICHAEL LAUSCH | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 37.5 | $107,300 | $9,321 |
| KEN CRAUL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG DENLINGER | SR. VICE PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY FOCHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA FUCHS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA PARCELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SWANK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MERV WAMPLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI WENGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK CUNNINGHAM | EXECUTIVE DI Former | 37.5 | $119,839 | $20,475 |
| CINDY UMBERGER | DIR OF BUSIN Trustee or director | 36 | $88,860 | $17,410 |
| KEN CRAUL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY FOCHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY FUCHS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY KULP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J MICHAEL LAUSCH | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 37.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA PARCELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SWANK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MERV WAMPLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI WENGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK CUNNINGHAM | EXECUTIVE DI Former | 37.5 | $116,113 | $25,690 |
| CINDY UMBERGER | DIR OF BUSIN Officer | 36 | $85,891 | $15,990 |
| MARK ANDERSON | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN CRAUL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY FOCHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY FUCHS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY KULP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA PARCELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SWANK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MERV WAMPLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI WENGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| J MICHAEL LAUSCH | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 37.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 444 MURRY HILL CIR, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4146
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- J MICHAEL LAUSCH, 444 MURRY HILL CIRCLE, LANCASTER, PA 17601
- Signed the 990
- J MICHAEL LAUSCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (717) 656-6580
- Website
- WWW.COBYS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GARCIA GARMAN & SHEA PC
Mission
MOTIVATED BY CHRISTIAN FAITH, COBYS FAMILY SERVICES EDUCATES, SUPPORTS, AND EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Program accomplishments
- THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH UP TO THE AGE OF 21. WHEN CHILDREN ARE UNABLE TO LIVE WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILY DUE TO ABUSE, NEGLECT OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THROUGH IDENTIFIED RESOURCE PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO CAN ADEQUATELY MEET A CHILD'S NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH CHILDREN, BIRTH/LEGAL FAMILIES, KINSHIP RESOURCES AND COUNTY- DESIGNATED RETURN RESOURCES TO ESTABLISH PERMANENCY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REUNIFICATION OR ADOPTION.Expenses $2,109,326 · grants $720,991 · revenue $1,945,986
- COBYS FAMILY SERVICES FACILITATES STATE-SUBSIDIZED ADOPTION OF FOSTER CHILDREN THROUGH THE STATEWIDE ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY NETWORK (SWAN).Expenses $932,445 · revenue $795,440
- IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LANCASTER COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY, THE COBYS PERMANENCY UNIT PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN THE LEGAL CUSTODY OF LANCASTER COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH, WITH THE EMPHASIS ON SAFETY, PERMANENCY AND WELLBEING. THE UNIT WORKS DIRECTLY WITH BIRTH FAMILIES ON THEIR COURT ORDERED GOALS. IF IT IS DECIDED THAT A A CHILD CANNOT BE SAFELY REUNIFIED WITH THEIR BIRTH FAMILY, AN ALTERNATIVE, PERMANENT PLACEMENT WILL BE ESTABLISHED.Expenses $1,156,285 · revenue $1,238,445
- COUNSELING AND FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION ARE PROVIDED.Expenses $1,329,462 · revenue $1,204,065
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2128881
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P40Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,219,936
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,722,476
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,343,058 | $7,007,923 | $12,219,936 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,733,978 | $7,039,619 | $10,365,301 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,646,250 | $6,724,494 | $9,967,298 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,676,204 | $5,910,671 | $9,913,234 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 23-2128881).
Questions about COBYS FAMILY SERVICES
- What is the EIN of COBYS FAMILY SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COBYS FAMILY SERVICES is 23-2128881.
- Is COBYS FAMILY SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to COBYS FAMILY SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COBYS FAMILY SERVICES 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 COBYS FAMILY SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COBYS FAMILY SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COBYS FAMILY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names J MICHAEL LAUSCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of COBYS FAMILY SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,864 (CINDY UMBERGER, DIR OF BUSIN).
- How much revenue does COBYS FAMILY SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,343,058, expenses of $7,007,923 and total assets of $12,219,936 at year end.
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