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MARYS SHELTER

EIN 23-2722494 READING, PA

Revenue 2025
$1,519,409
Expenses 2025
$1,774,704

Program services were 89.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P20Z
Classification
1000
Street
615 KENHORST BLVD

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

MARY'S SHELTER IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING HOMELESS YOUTH BY PROVIDING HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

LOVING CHILDREN FROM THE BEGINNING. CHANGING LIVES FOREVER

  • 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

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2025

As listed in Part VII of the 2025 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Frank Watts

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Brenton Haupt

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Lisa Haflett

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Thomas O'Brien

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Alex Alfieri Esq

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Danielle MacDonald

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Allison Petersen Esq

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Chris Schenkel

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Nicole Wandrey

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Emily Santos

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Christine Folk

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $133,759
    From this org
    $119,740
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,019
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2025
    Revenue
    $1,519,409
    Expenses
    $1,774,704
    Contributions
    $1,452,787
    Grants paid
    $172,243
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $1,601,463
    Expenses
    $1,505,373
    Contributions
    $1,442,768
    Grants paid
    $14,187
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $1,264,638
    Expenses
    $1,282,571
    Contributions
    $1,083,885
    Grants paid
    $11,994

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,642,419
    Expenses
    $946,926
    Assets (EOY)
    $7,892,338

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,563,683
    Expenses
    $864,288
    Assets (EOY)
    $6,153,635

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $872,608
    Expenses
    $958,355
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,342,662

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,396,840
    Expenses
    $1,003,430
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,321,978

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,704,941
    Expenses
    $1,000,311
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,253,098

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,079,769
    Expenses
    $863,638
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,196,025

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,226,447
    Expenses
    $954,958
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,611,429

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,320,048
    Expenses
    $853,531
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,333,632

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,659,088
    Expenses
    $796,900
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,954,944

  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $742,342
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,029,257

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 1 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2025, the newest we have parsed for this organization.