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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1821135

OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM

Tax-exempt · ELIZABETHVLE, PA 17023

Financials

$20.1M$19.3M2023$23.4M$22.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$23,361,262$22,397,937$963,325$422,155,789$417,155,942$4,999,847
July 31, 2024990$20,087,066$19,298,304$788,762$379,660,587$375,525,214$4,135,373
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$22,184,721
Investment income
$1,176,541
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$44,100
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$149,100
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$49,609
Accounting fees
$55,933
Occupancy
$1,950
Travel
$33,966
Depreciation
$228
Program services (functional)
$22,040,464
Management and general (functional)
$357,473

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$379,660,587
Total assets, end of year
$422,155,789
Total liabilities, end of year
$417,155,942
Net assets, end of year
$4,999,847
Land, buildings and equipment
$353
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,999,847
Gross receipts
$23,361,262
Employees
0
Year formed
1998
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MELVIN LAPP JRADMINISTRATO
Officer
10$40,500
STEPHEN S KINGSOUTH SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
3$1,800
SAMUEL F LAPPNORTH SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
3$1,800
ELMER BEILERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
PAUL S BLANKSOUTH CHAIRM
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DAVID BYLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
BENUEL ESHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
ELI E ESHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
JOHN S FISHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
DAVID E FLAUDNORTH VICE C
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
SAMUEL K KAUFFMANNORTH CHAIRM
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ABNER S KINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
EMANUEL LANTZSOUTH VICE C
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
JOHN Z STOLTZFUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
STEVIE L STOLTZFUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MELVIN LAPP JRADMINISTRATO
Officer
10$0$39,000
STEPHEN S KINGSOUTH SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$1,800
SAMUEL F LAPPNORTH SECRET
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$1,800
ELMER BEILERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
PAUL S BLANKSOUTH CHAIRM
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
DAVID BYLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
BENUEL ESHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
DAVID E FLAUDNORTH VICE C
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
MICHAEL S LAPP JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
SAMUEL K KAUFFMANNORTH CHAIRM
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
ABNER S KINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
EMANUEL LANTZSOUTH VICE C
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
JOHN Z STOLTZFUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
STEVIE L STOLTZFUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4440 SHIPPEN DAM RD, ELIZABETHVLE, PA 17023-8134
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MELVIN LAPP JR, 4440 SHIPPENDAM RD, ELIZABETHVILLE, PA 17023
Signed the 990
MELVIN LAPP JR, ADMINISTRATOR
Phone
(717) 362-8463
Return prepared by
HERSHEY ADVISORS PC

Mission

THE PROGRAM BORROWS FUNDS FROM MEMBERS OF THE OLD ORDER AMISH COMMUNITY TO RE-LEND THE FUNDS TO YOUNGER/NEEDY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY AT A LOW INTEREST RATE. BY OPERATING A HELPING PROGRAM, THE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS WHICH ARE EVIDENT IN THE CULTURAL TRADITIONS AND LIFESTYLES OF THE OLD ORDER AMISH ARE ADVANCED TO YOUNG AMISH PERSONS, THEREBY ALLOWING THEM TO ESTABLISH THEMSELVES IN THE OLD ORDER AMISH COMMUNITY. CENTRAL TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS THE RELIGIOUS MANDATE OF SHARING AND HELPING OTHERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND THE INTERRELIANCE OF THOSE WITHIN THE OLD ORDER AMISH COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DURING THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, THE PROGRAM EXTEND NEW LOANS TO YOUNG/NEEDY AMISH PERSONS, THEREBY ALLOWING THEM TO ACQUIRE FARMS OR OTHER AGRICULTURAL FINANCING NEEDS TO BECOME ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE OLD ORDER AMISH COMMUNITY. ------ THE PROGRAM ACCEPTS INVESTMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE AMISH COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM RETURNED AN INVESTMENT ON ALL INVESTED DOLLARS. THE INTEREST EARNED COULD BE RECEIVED IN CHECK OR ADDED INTO THE ORIGINAL INVESTMENT BALANCE AT THE DIRECTION OF THE INVESTOR. THE INVESTMENTS ARE ALL DUE ON DEMAND WITHIN 60 DAYS OF REQUEST. ----- THE PROGRAM USES THESE INVESTMENT FUNDS TO ASSIST NEW AMISH AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED ABOVE. THE LOAN AGREEMENTS WRITTEN ARE SECURED BY THE UNDERLYING REAL ESTATE AND ARE AMORTIZED OVER A 20 YEAR REPAYMENT PLAN WITH A 10 YEAR BALLOON. ----- ALL LOANS PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF NEW AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES ARE APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ----- MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE PERMITTED TO INVEST IN THE ORGANIZATION OR RECEIVE LOANS FROM THE ORGANIZATION CONSISTENT WITH THE SAME TERMS OF ALL RECIPIENTS OF THE PROGRAM.
    Expenses $22,040,464 · revenue $22,184,721

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
25-1821135
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
2002
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$422,155,789
Income (IRS master file)
$23,361,262

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025–––IRS
990July 2024–––IRS
990July 2023$14,168,357$13,576,584$357,880,159IRS
990July 2022$8,388,468$7,928,721$336,475,903IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM

What is the EIN of OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM is 25-1821135.
Is OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM 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 OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names MELVIN LAPP JR.
Who are the officers and directors of OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,500 (MELVIN LAPP JR, ADMINISTRATO).
How much revenue does OLD ORDER AMISH HELPING PROGRAM have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,361,262, expenses of $22,397,937 and total assets of $422,155,789 at year end.

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