What is the EIN of MARYS SHELTER?

The employer identification number (EIN) of MARYS SHELTER is 23-2722494.

Is MARYS SHELTER tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.

Are donations to MARYS SHELTER tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

When is the next return of MARYS SHELTER due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did MARYS SHELTER last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of MARYS SHELTER?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS SCHENKEL.

Who are the officers and directors of MARYS SHELTER?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,740 (CHRISTINE FOLK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does MARYS SHELTER have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,519,409, expenses of $1,774,704 and total assets of $7,110,541 at year end.

Nonprofit · EIN 23-2722494

MARYS SHELTER

Tax-exempt · READING, PA 19611

Financials

Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end

Financials of MARYS SHELTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year ended	Form	Revenue	Expenses	Net income	Total assets	Liabilities	Net assets
December 31, 2025	990	$1,519,409	$1,774,704	-$255,295	$7,110,541	$952,625	$6,157,916
December 31, 2024	990	$1,403,073	$1,536,538	-$133,465	$7,344,552	$1,041,936	$6,302,616
December 31, 2023	990	$1,601,463	$1,505,373	$96,090	$7,702,120	$1,383,486	$6,318,634

Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants: $1,452,787
of which government grants: $172,053
Program service revenue: $0
Investment income: $66,622
Net gain from sales of assets: $18,724
Other revenue: $0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid: $172,243
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees: $133,759
Other salaries and wages: $783,186
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total): $1,070,353
Professional fundraising fees: $0
Legal fees: $6,000
Accounting fees: $35,385
Occupancy: $58,309
Depreciation: $164,110
Program services (functional): $1,582,867
Management and general (functional): $110,981
Fundraising (functional): $80,856

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year: $7,344,552
Total assets, end of year: $7,110,541
Total liabilities, end of year: $952,625
Net assets, end of year: $6,157,916
Land, buildings and equipment: $5,137,474
Publicly traded securities: $1,509,702
Net assets without donor restrictions: $5,174,874
Net assets with donor restrictions: $983,042
Gross receipts: $1,641,437
Employees: 35
Volunteers: 15
Year formed: 1992
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation	Other / benefits
CHRISTINE FOLK	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer	40	$119,740	$14,019
FRANK WATTS	PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	2	$0	$0
BRENTON HAUPT	VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
LISA HAFLETT	SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
THOMAS O'BRIEN	TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
ALEX ALFIERI ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
DANIELLE MACDONALD	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
ALLISON PETERSEN ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
CHRIS SCHENKEL	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
NICOLE WANDREY	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
EMILY SANTOS	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation	Other / benefits
CHRISTINE FOLK	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer	40	$129,740	$13,879
DANIELLE MONAHAN	ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee	40	$106,948	$9,755
NATASHJA SZORTYKA	PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	2	$0	$0
FRANK WATTS	VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
LISA HAFLETT	SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
THOMAS O'BRIEN	TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
ALEX ALFIERI ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
BETH HAHN	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
BRENTON HAUPT	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
DANIELLE MACDONALD	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
ALLISON PETERSEN ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
CHRIS SCHENKEL	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
NICOLE WANDREY	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation	Other / benefits
CHRISTINE FOLK	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer	40	$123,041	$12,882
DANIELLE MONAHAN	ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee	40	$101,067	$8,914
JEFF MORRIS	PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	2	$0	$0
BETH HAHN	VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
SUE KEDDIE	SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
ANDREW BELL	TREASURER THRU SEPT. Trustee or director, Officer	1	$0	$0
TERRY HECKMAN	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
THOMAS O'BRIEN	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
FRANK WATTS	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
NATASHJA SZORTYKA	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
ALEX ALFIERI ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
ALLISON PETERSON ESQ	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
DANIELLE MACDONALD	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0
LISA HAFLETT	DIRECTOR Trustee or director	1	$0	$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file): 615 KENHORST BLVD, READING, PA 19611-1717
Principal officer (990 for 2025): CHRIS SCHENKEL, 615 KENHORST BLVD, READING, PA 19611
Signed the 990: CHRIS SCHENKEL, TREASURER
Phone: (610) 376-1973
Website: WWW.MARYSSHELTER.ORG
Return prepared by: CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC

Mission

MARY'S SHELTER IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING HOMELESS YOUTH BY PROVIDING HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS.
990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

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
Expenses $1,582,867 · grants $172,243

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 year	Year ended	Due	IRS public records
2025	December 31, 2025	May 15, 2026	990 on file
2024	December 31, 2024	May 15, 2025	990 on file
2023	December 31, 2023	May 15, 2024	990 on file

IRS record

EIN: 23-2722494
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: 1993
Accounting year ends: December
Files: Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE): Human services (P20Z)
Assets (IRS master file): $7,110,541
Income (IRS master file): $1,641,437

Filing history

Form	Year ended	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Return
990	December 2025	$1,519,409	$1,774,704	$7,110,541	XML
990	December 2024	$1,403,073	$1,536,538	$7,344,552	XML
990	December 2023	$1,601,463	$1,505,373	$7,702,120	XML
990	December 2022	$1,264,638	$1,282,571	$7,315,506	IRS
990	December 2021	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 2020	–	–	–	IRS
990	December 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 23-2722494).

Questions about MARYS SHELTER

What is the EIN of MARYS SHELTER?: The employer identification number (EIN) of MARYS SHELTER is 23-2722494.
Is MARYS SHELTER tax-exempt?: Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to MARYS SHELTER tax-deductible?: Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MARYS SHELTER 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 MARYS SHELTER due?: The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MARYS SHELTER last file with the IRS?: The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MARYS SHELTER?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS SCHENKEL.
Who are the officers and directors of MARYS SHELTER?: The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,740 (CHRISTINE FOLK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MARYS SHELTER have?: On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,519,409, expenses of $1,774,704 and total assets of $7,110,541 at year end.