Nonprofit · EIN 25-0989246
BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
Tax-exempt · MEADVILLE, PA 16335
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $15,056,522 | $15,006,129 | $50,393 | $8,035,458 | $780,647 | $7,254,811 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,776,300 | $14,271,021 | $505,279 | $7,755,657 | $689,217 | $7,066,440 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $15,154,456 | $13,366,904 | $1,787,552 | $7,648,009 | $706,122 | $6,941,887 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $14,716,164
- Investment income
- $20,601
- Other revenue
- $319,757
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $266,375
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,802,997
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,168,863
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,698
- Accounting fees
- $29,950
- Occupancy
- $1,769,943
- Travel
- $129,891
- Depreciation
- $293,266
- Program services (functional)
- $13,510,056
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,496,073
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,755,657
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,035,458
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $780,647
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,254,811
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,653,852
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,254,811
- Gross receipts
- $15,056,522
- Employees
- 211
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1919
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE R TRAUNER | CEO Officer | 40 | $226,632 | $35,281 |
| JERRAD RIMEL | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,797 | $22,745 |
| REV JOYCE A DIX-WEIERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REV JAMES F NEAL | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER E ZERBE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REV JAMES ARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DEB BYRUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE DALMASO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY W FRITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHELLE FRITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE JOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR E KWIATKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV BENJAMIN TRAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GETTINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE M SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE R TRAUNER | CEO Officer | 40 | $219,011 | $34,042 |
| JERRAD RIMEL | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,033 | $21,799 |
| REV JOYCE A DIX-WEIERS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REV JAMES F NEAL | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER E ZERBE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REV JAMES ARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DEB BYRUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE DALMASO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY W FRITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHELLE FRITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE JOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR E KWIATKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV BENJAMIN TRAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GETTINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE M SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCI DICKSON | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE R TRAUNER | CEO Officer | 40 | $201,169 | $30,353 |
| JERRAD RIMEL | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,203 | $18,906 |
| REV JAMES F NEAL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REV JOYCE A DIX-WEIERS | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER E ZERBE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REV JAMES ARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV DEB BYRUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE DALMASO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY W FRITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHELLE FRITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE JOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTOR E KWIATKOWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV BENJAMIN TRAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT GETTINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REV BRIAN RIDDLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE M SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCI DICKSON | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15487 STATE HIGHWAY 86, MEADVILLE, PA 16335-5316
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GEORGE R TRAUNER, 15487 STATE HIGHWAY 86, MEADVILLE, PA 16335
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER E ZERBE, TREASURER
- Phone
- (814) 724-7510
- Website
- WWW.BETHESDA1919.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCGILL POWER BELL & ASSOC LLP
Mission
BETHESDA'S VISION IS TO FULFILL THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT CONTINUUM OF CARE IN A QUALITY FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- RESIDENTIAL SERVICES:SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS ITU'S: OUR INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNITS PROVIDE A STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR UP TO 23 BIOLOGICAL FEMALE AT RISK YOUTH AGES 11-18. YOUTH RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED TREATMENT PLANNING, ON-GROUNDS EDUCATION, THERAPEUTIC GROUPS, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. ALL YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY PROVIDED BY A MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICIAN. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC/PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL CONSULTATION.GROUP HOMES: OUR SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING GROUP HOME FOR AGES 14-21, IS A FAMILY FIRST SPECIALIZED SETTING FOR 7 BIOLOGICAL FEMALES WHOSE EMPHASIS IS ON DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHILE CONTINUING TO RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY.EMERGENCY SHELTER: EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUTH AGES 11-18 THAT ARE EITHER ADJUDICATED DEPENDENT OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT. OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES YOUTH WITH A SAFE, SECURE, AND STRUCTURED HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT FOR A MAXIMUM OF 14 DAYS. YOUTH WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM.TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM: THE RIGHT START TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (TLP) IS TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED SERVICES DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH YOUNG MOTHER AND THEIR ACCOMPANYING INFANT OR TODDLER. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUNG MOTHERS AGES 16-23 AND THEIR INFANT/TODDLER. THE SEMI SUPERVISED PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ASSISTING YOUNG MOTHERS TO DEVELOP INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AND PREPARE FOR EMPLOYMENT.RIGHT START FOR YOUNG MOTHERS: THE RIGHT START FOR YOUNG MOTHERS PROGRAM IS A SUPPORTIVE, STRUCTURED, THERAPEUTICENVIRONMENT WHERE PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS CAN RECEIVE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, EDUCATION AND MEDICAL CARE. THE GOAL OF THIS FAMILY FIRST SPECIALIZED SETTING IS FOR YOUNG MOTHERS AGES 12-21 TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE INDEPENDENT , SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND NURTURING PARENTS.PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY: THE PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY (PRTF) DELIVERS THE HIGHEST INTENSITY OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR UP TO 10 BIOLOGICAL FEMALES USING A TRAUMA-FOCUSED CURRICULUM INCLUDING PSYCHIATRIC OVERSIGHT, DAILY INTERVENTION WITH THEIR MHP, FAMILY THERAPY, 2 HOURS OF GROUP PSYCHO EDUCATION, TO INCLUDE EVIDENCE BASED TRAUMA-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING EACH DAY, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY, ONE OR MORE TIMES AS NEEDED PER WEEK.Expenses $5,050,476 · revenue $5,254,331
- COMMUNITY SERVICES:FOSTER CARE & PERMANENCY SERVICES: OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES TEMPORARY EMERGENCY FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT AND ONGOING SUPPORTIVE FOSTER HOME PLACEMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM VARIOUS COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. AS A STATEWIDE ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY NETWORK (SWAN) AFFILIATE, THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES PERMANENCY SERVICES TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES. SWAN SERVICES THAT ARE CURRENTLY OFFERED INCLUDE FAMILY PROFILES, CHILD PROFILES, CHILD PREPARATION, AND FINALIZATION. THIS DEPARTMENT ALSO OPERATES THE PETERSEN FOSTER CARE HOME, A UNIQUE HOME FOR CHILDREN UNABLE TO THRIVE IN A STANDARD FOSTER CARE SETTING.ERIE COUNTY INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM: OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 14-23 FROM ERIE COUNTY. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM PLACEMENT TO INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO MAKE THEM PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUTH ACCOMPLISH GOALS WITH EMPLOYMENT, ENROLLMENT IN EDUCATIONAL OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND MAINTAINING A STABLE PLACE OF RESIDENCE AFTER DISCHARGE. PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION: OUR PROGRAM OFFERS CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 5-18 A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENABLING THE CHILDREN OR YOUTH TO RETURN HOME AT NIGHT AND MAINTAIN IMPORTANT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, GROUP THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION: OUR PROGRAM IS A SHORT-TERM, 15-DAY STABILIZATION PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS FOR DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OF A CHILD'S NEEDS AGES 5-11. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENABLING THE PARTICIPANTS TO REMAIN HOME AT NIGHT AND MAINTAIN IMPORTANT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, GROUP THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.AFTER SCHOOL CARE & SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS - TRINITY CENTER: BETHESDA TRINITY CENTER IS LOCATED IN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA. AS ERIE'S OLDEST NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, BETHESDA TRINITY CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO LIVE A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLE. BETHESDA TRINITY CENTER, A DIVISION OR BETHESDA LUTHERAN SERVICES, MEADVILLE, PA PROVIDES DRUG & ALCOHOL PREVENTION PROGRAMS, AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SUMMER RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION.Expenses $3,445,827 · revenue $4,133,660
- EDUCATION SERVICES:ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION: AS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION FOR DISRUPTIVE YOUTH, OUR PROGRAM CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12 WITH COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION ALONG WITH THERAPEUTIC AND DEVELOPMENTAL COUNSELING TO ASSIST THEM IN MEETING THEIR BEHAVIORAL GOALS AND RETURNING TO THE REGULAR SCHOOL SETTING.COMMUNITY & SCHOOL BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: OUR PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE CORRY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND FOCUSES ON ENSURING THAT FAMILIES OR YOUTH THAT NEED OUTSIDE SERVICES OR ASSISTANCE ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE THEM. IT IS A SHORT-TERM PROGRAM THAT TYPICALLY CONSISTS OF 6-7 SESSIONS. IT IS MEANT TO ASSIST WITH ISSUES IMMEDIATELY AND REFER OUT TO WHAT THE FAMILY AND YOUTH NEED MOST.STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST SCHOOL PERSONNEL IN IDENTIFYING ISSUES INCLUDING ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, OTHER DRUGS, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT POSE A BARRIER TO A STUDENT'S SUCCESS. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO HELP STUDENTS OVERCOME THESE BARRIERS IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY ACHIEVE, REMAIN IN SCHOOL, AND ADVANCE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO CORRY SCHOOL DISTRICT, FORT LEBOEUF DISTRICT, HARBORCREEK DISTRICT, UNION CITY DISTRICT, AND THREE ERIE NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS.Expenses $3,337,979 · revenue $3,498,322
- EVIDENCE OR RESEARCH BASED PROGRAMS:OUR PROGRAMS ARE COMMITTED TO RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO THE IMPACTS OF TRAUMA ON MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. WE ARE DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO CREATE AND ENHANCE A TRAUMA INFORMED, SYSTEM-OF-CARE APPROACH.Expenses $1,675,774 · revenue $2,149,608
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
- 25-0989246
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Exempt since
- 1963
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P730)
- Group exemption
- 9386: EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,035,458
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,056,522
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $15,056,522 | $15,006,129 | $8,035,458 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $14,776,300 | $14,271,021 | $7,755,657 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $15,154,456 | $13,366,904 | $7,648,009 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,313,738 | $12,716,224 | $6,009,186 | 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 25-0989246).
Questions about BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES
- What is the EIN of BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES is 25-0989246.
- Is BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1963.
- Which annual return does BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME LUTHERAN SOCIAL 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 BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME LUTHERAN SOCIAL 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 BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME LUTHERAN SOCIAL 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 BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GEORGE R TRAUNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $226,632 (GEORGE R TRAUNER, CEO).
- How much revenue does BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,056,522, expenses of $15,006,129 and total assets of $8,035,458 at year end.
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