DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

100 BARBER PL, ERIE, PA 16507-1863

In care of

% JEAN NIELSEN

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

JOHN J BARBER, 100 BARBER PLACE, ERIE, PA 165071842

Signed the 990

JOHN J BARBER, PRESIDENT

Phone

(814) 453-7661

Website

WWW.BARBERINSTITUTE.ORG

Return prepared by

MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S

Mission

WE "MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE." WE PROVIDE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM, INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND THEIR FAMILIES THE EDUCATION, SERVICES AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO BE SELF-RELIANT, INDEPENDENT AND VALUED AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE THE PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THEM WITH WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION AND TRAINING.

Program accomplishments

• THE GERTRUDE A. BARBER CENTER, INC. OPERATES RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY HOMES (RCH) SERVING OVER 272 ADULTS IN 92 GROUP HOMES IN THE ERIE, PHILADELPHIA AND PITTSBURGH METROPOLITAN AREAS. STAFF ARE PROVIDED ON A 24/7 BASIS WITH SUPPORT SERVICES THAT HAVE BEEN TAILORED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL. AN APPROXIMATE TOTAL OF 1.45 MILLION STAFFING HOURS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR.RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS INCLUDE A FULLY ACCESSIBLE GROUP HOME CONSTRUCTED IN ERIE TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF ADULTS WITH SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL CHALLENGES.THE GOAL OF ALL RESIDENTIAL LIVING ARRANGEMENTS IS TO: FACILITATE AND SATISFY AN INDIVIDUAL'S CHOICES FOSTER AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS GREATER INDEPENDENCE & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROVIDE A STABLE, COMFORTABLE AND LIFE-ENRICHING HOME ENVIRONMENT. ALL RESIDENTIAL HOMES ARE LICENSED AND COMPLIANT WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND PENNSYLVANIA REGULATIONS WITH EXCELLENT SURVEY RESULTS. IN ADDITION TO THE TRADITIONAL GROUP HOME DELIVERY OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, "LIFESHARING THROUGH FAMILY LIVING" (LIFESHARING) IS A PROGRESSIVE, 'NON-TRADITIONAL' RESIDENTIAL LIVING ARRANGEMENT. IN LIFESHARING, ADULTS RESIDE IN THE HOMES OF THE PROVIDER FAMILIES AND BECOME PART OF THE FAMILY LIVING UNIT, ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO FORM REAL FAMILY BONDS AND ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS. IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE A FORWARD-LOOKING AND FAVORED RESIDENTIAL LIVING MODEL. A TOTAL OF 31 ADULTS ARE SERVED IN THE ERIE AND PHILADELPHIA AREAS IS THE GABC LIFESHARING PROGRAM.
  Expenses $52,941,358 · revenue $64,098,450
• OUR PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN FOCUS ON EARLY DETECTION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALIZED INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT PLANS TO HELP CHILDREN REACH THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL. OUR AUTISM SERVICES OFFER STATE-OF-THE-ART INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES. AN ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM IN SOUTHWEST ERIE BEGAN ITS ELEVENTH YEAR OF PROVIDING INTENSIVE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES TO PREVENT ADMISSION TO A HOSPITAL OR INSTITUTION AND REDUCE RECURRING CRISES. OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS TRAUMA AND GRIEF COUNSELING, SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, MOBILE THERAPY, AND FAMILY-BASED THERAPIES HELPED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BETTER MANAGE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS. OUR INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (IBHS) OFFER FAMILIES ADDITIONAL OPTIONS TO PROVIDE THERAPIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN IN HOME AND SCHOOL SETTINGS. ADDITIONALLY, OUR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES SPECIALIZED THERAPIES SUCH AS PHYSICAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES AND NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE TO 340 CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE THREE ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. WE UTILIZE A FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH TO HELP INFANTS AND TODDLERS OVERCOME CHALLENGES AT AN EARLY AGE WITH THE GOAL OF REACHING THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AND BEING PREPARED TO ENTER SCHOOL. THE ELIZABETH LEE BLACK SCHOOL (ELBS) AT THE GERTRUDE A. BARBER CENTER, INC. SERVES 244 FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH AGE 21 WITH MULTIPLE CHALLENGES, INCLUDING AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES. FOR THE 20TH YEAR IN A ROW, THIS APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL, WHICH SERVES STUDENTS FROM 21 PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICTS, WAS DESIGNATED AS A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE PRESCHOOL CLASSES FOR "TYPICALLY DEVELOPING" CHILDREN WHO LEARN AND GROW ALONGSIDE THEIR PEERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE ELBS BEGAN PROVIDING TWO CLASSROOMS IN THE GENERAL MCLANE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SERVE ITS STUDENTS WITH AUTISM AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. UTILIZING OUR RESOURCES FOR THERAPIES AND OTHER SUPPORTS, OUR SCHOOL MAINTAINS CONTRACTS WITH THE ERIE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION. FOR 16 YEARS WE HAVE PARTICIPATED IN PENNSYLVANIA'S PRE-K COUNTS PROGRAM, RECEIVING A GRANT TO PROVIDE FULL-DAY PRESCHOOL FREE CHARGE TO 57 STUDENTS IN ERIE AND CORRY DETERMINED TO BE AT RISK FOR ACADEMIC FAILURE BECAUSE OF SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ELBS INCLUDE: THE INCREASED USE OF TECHNOLOGY WITH IPADS IN EVERY CLASSROOM FOR TEACHERS AND THERAPISTS TO EXPAND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR GREATER AWARENESS OF THE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS, WITH EXPERIENCES IN PLAY PRODUCTION, DANCE AND MUSIC DONE IN COLLABORATION WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT INCLUDE ERIE ARTS AND CULTURE, AND THE ERIE PLAYHOUSE. EXPANDED OPTIONS FOR LEARNING AND COMMUNICATION, INCLUDING THE INTEGRATION OF EYE-GAZE TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLES STUDENTS WITH LIMITED PHYSICAL ABILITIES TO COMMUNICATE BY DIRECTING THEIR EYE FOCUS TO CHOICES ON A COMPUTER SCREEN. PARTNERED WITH ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON RESEARCH PROJECTS AND PROVIDED EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS IN THE FIELDS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, SPEECH PATHOLOGY, OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL THERAPIES AND OTHER FIELDS.
  Expenses $17,758,925 · revenue $18,752,703
• THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF ADULT SERVICES IN THE ERIE, WARREN, PITTSBURGH, PHILADELPHIA AND CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA REGIONS, INDIVIDUALS HAVE A CONTINUUM OF CHOICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUILDING SKILLS AND ACHIEVING GREATER INDEPENDENCE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO CARRYING OUT THE EMPLOYMENT FIRST RESOLUTION ENACTED IN PENNSYLVANIA TO MAKE INTEGRATED COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT THE GOAL FOR ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. TO HELP STUDENTS PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, THE GERTRUDE A. BARBER CENTER, INC. PARTNERS WITH THE OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (OVR) TO PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN THE WARREN REGION THAT OFFERS JOB SHADOWING AND OTHER SERVICES TO PLAN FOR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT. THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM IDENTIFIED JOB OPENINGS AND COACHED ADULTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN COMPETITIVE, MARKET-BASED JOBS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN NORTHWEST PA, PITTSBURGH, CENTRAL AND THE PHILADELPHIA AREAS. CURRENTLY, IN ITS PROGRAM, 207 ADULTS ARE AT WORK IN INDUSTRIES RANGING FROM FOOD SERVICE, MANUFACTURING, CHILDCARE, RETAIL AND JANITORIAL. MOBILE WORK CREWS FROM SMALL GROUP EMPLOYMENT SERVICES GAIN JOB SKILLS WHILE PERFORMING JANITORIAL DUTIES ON THE GERTRUDE A. BARBER CENTER, INC. CAMPUSES. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT JOB COACHES COMPLETED THEIR FOURTH YEAR WITH PROJECT SEARCH, A COLLABORATION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS THAT PROVIDES INTERNSHIPS AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL FOR A GROUP OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. THE GERTRUDE A. BARBER CENTER, INC. RESPONDED TO A SWEEPING CHANGE IN THE STATE'S INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY WAIVERS BY PROVIDING MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL, VOLUNTEER AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOOSING IN THE COMMUNITY. IN PITTSBURGH, THE IN HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORTS PROGRAM THAT OPENED IN 2009 NOW SERVICES NEARLY 38 ADULTS WITH OUTINGS DESIGNED TO BUILD SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEW ACTIVITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS HAS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO MEET THE UNIQUE AND CHALLENGING NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO PRESENT WITH DIFFERENT LEVELS OF NEED AND COMPLEXITY. THE LEVEL OF CARE EACH PERSON REQUIRES HELPS DETERMINE THE STAFF-TO-INDIVIDUAL RATIO VARYING FROM 1:1 TO 1:6. THE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SERVICE OFFERS INDIVIDUALS ENHANCED PERSONALIZED SERVICES FOR GAINING AND MAINTAINING ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS AND BUILDING UPON INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AS A MAJOR FOCUS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THEIR OWN COMMUNITY, ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND ENHANCE INDEPENDENCE AS WELL AS EXPAND LIFE EXPERIENCES. ULTIMATELY, FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO EXPLORE COMMUNITY INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT, CPS OPENS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS WHICH FOSTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM THAT BEGAN IN PITTSBURGH IN 2009 CONTINUES TO GROW, OFFERING VARIOUS LEVELS OF ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP DAILY LIVING AND SOCIAL SKILLS. SENIORS BENEFIT FROM A POSITIVE AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT AT THE LAKESIDE SENIOR CENTER IN ERIE THAT OFFERS ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES TO RETAIN DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND ESTABLISH STRONG RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES. AS SENIORS, THEY FEEL A GREAT SENSE OF SELF-WORTH WITH THEIR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING INVOLVEMENT. THE IN HOME & COMMUNITY SUPPORTS PROGRAM, KNOWN AS CLUB ERIE, HAS LOCATIONS ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDE OF THE CITY TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE ADULTS. THE COMMUNITY CENTERED, CONSUMER DRIVEN SERVICE IS CURRENTLY SERVING 65 ADULTS. IT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP SOCIAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND LEISURE SKILLS THROUGH A VARIETY OF DAILY ACTIVITIES, WHILE INCREASING THEIR COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM HAS A FOCUS ON PROMOTING VOLUNTEERISM, WITH ADULTS PERFORMING 300 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE ON AVERAGE EVERY MONTH FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF NON-PROFIT AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SKILLS ARE ALSO TAUGHT TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES INDEPENDENTLY TO MEET THEIR GOALS. WITH THESE VARIED EXPERIENCES, MANY INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE A GREATER SENSE OF SELF-WORTH AND SELF-ACTUALIZATION AND MORE FULLY UNDERSTAND THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL.ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN THE WARREN FOREST COUNTY REGION CONTINUE TO ACCESS THE EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES RELATING TO COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE NEWLY RENOVATED BOLLINGER CAMPUS OF THE GERTRUDE A. BARBER CENTER, INC.FOR THE FIFTH YEAR, THE GERTRUDE A. BARBER CENTER, INC. PROVIDED PREVOCATIONAL, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, SERVING 35 ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN BEDFORD AND 33 ADULTS IN SOMERSET, PA.
  Expenses $14,549,709 · revenue $16,193,445
• OUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE OPERATES A FORENSIC OUTPATIENT CLINIC TO PROVIDE THERAPIES AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT FOR ADULTS MEETING REQUIREMENTS ORDERED THROUGH THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM. THE GERTRUDE A. BARBER CENTER, INC. OFFERS RECREATIONAL SUMMER CAMPS TO SPECIFICALLY MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS A CAMP FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM. THE CAMPS FEATURE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SWIMMING AND ARTS, IN ADDITION TO DAILY OUTINGS IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE REVENUES AND EXPENSES ARE INCURRED FOR OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GERTRUDE A. BARBER CENTER, INC.'S MISSION AND FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND INDIRECT COSTS. ADMINISTRATIVE AND INDIRECT COSTS ARE ALLOCATED TO THE PROGRAMS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
  Expenses $3,177,881 · revenue $1,353,491

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.

IRS record

EIN

23-7447611

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1975

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P820)

Assets (IRS master file)

$59,976,715

Income (IRS master file)

$109,741,992

Filing history

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 23-7447611).

Questions about DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC

What is the EIN of DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC is 23-7447611.

Is DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.

Are donations to DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC tax-deductible?

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

Which annual return does DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC 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 DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC 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 DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC 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 DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN J BARBER.

Who are the officers and directors of DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 37 people; 19 received compensation from the organization, the highest $700,743 (JOHN J BARBER III, PRESIDENT/CEO).

How much revenue does DR GERTRUDE A BARBER CENTER INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $109,595,772, expenses of $103,179,292 and total assets of $59,976,715 at year end.

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