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PINEBROOK FAMILY ANSWERS

EIN 23-2112204 ALLENTOWN, PA

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Revenue 2024
$8,981,116
Expenses 2024
$9,481,674

Program services were 87.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P30Z
Classification
1000
Street
402 N FULTON ST

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 · 2024

Mission

THE AGENCY'S MISSION STATES "PINEBROOK FAMILY ANSWERS NURTURES AND EMPOWERS CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY. WE DO THIS THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE SAFETY AND DIVERSITY, MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA, AND FACILITATE SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHILE CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS."

Activities or mission (Part I)

PINEBROOK FAMILY ANSWERS NURTURES AND EMPOWERS CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY. WE DO THIS THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE SAFETY AND DIVERSITY, MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA, AND FACILITATE SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHILE CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

  • PERMANENCY SERVICES: PINEBROOK FAMILY ANSWERS OFFERS A FIVE-TIER FOSTER CARE MODEL DESIGNED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHO PRIMARILY HAVE BEEN TRAUMATIZED FROM PARENTAL NEGLECT, SEXUAL ABUSE AND/OR PHYSICAL ABUSE; KINSHIP CARE PERMANENCY SERVICES; AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR SPECIAL-NEEDS CHILDREN THROUGH THE STATEWIDE ADOPTION NETWORK (SWAN). THE AGENCY'S ADOPTION DEPARTMENT ALSO OFFERS LIMITED INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SERVICES, INCLUDING HOME STUDY AND POST-PLACEMENT SERVICES IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ACCREDITED ADOPTION AGENCIES. THE TRANSPORTATION AND FAMILY VISITATION PROGRAM CONNECTS CHILDREN IN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL/LEGAL FAMILIES PROVIDING SUPERVISED FAMILY VISITATION TO SUPPORT FAMILY REUNIFICATION GOALS. PLACEMENT TRANSITION SERVICES IS AN INTENSIVE, FAMILY-FOCUSED, COMMUNITY-BASED, CASE MANAGEMENT, FAMILY REUNIFICATION PROGRAM WORKING WITH CAREGIVERS TO ADDRESS AREAS OF CONCERN THAT RESULTED IN OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT FOR THEIR CHILD OR CHILDREN.

    Expenses $1,390,246 · Revenue $390,620

  • BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: PINEBROOK FAMILY ANSWERS OPERATES THREE OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS, WHICH PROVIDE OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC AND COUNSELING SERVICES IN THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY. THE AGENCY IS A PARTICIPATING PROVIDER OF SERVICES IN THE PENNSYLVANIA HEALTHCHOICES INITIATIVE AND CONTRACTS WITH NUMEROUS COMMERCIAL INSURANCE COMPANIES AND EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IS A MODEL OF SERVICE PROVISION THAT PLACES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT AT OTHER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS SCHOOLS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS. WE CURRENTLY HAVE CLINICIANS INTEGRATED INTO THE ALLENTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT, VARIOUS LEHIGH COUNTY MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, AS WELL AS ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS THE LEHIGH VALLEY. FAMILY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, A STRUCTURED, IN-HOME FAMILY THERAPY PROGRAM, IS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND ARE AT RISK OF BEING PLACED OUTSIDE OF THE HOME.SUICIDE COALITION PBFA PROVIDES BACKBONE SUPPORT TO THE LEHIGH COUNTY SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION. THE SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION (SPC) PROMOTES THE SHARING OF DATA, REPORTS, BEST PRACTICES, AND LOCAL STORIES TO INFORM AND ENLIGHTEN DISCUSSIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION AND OTHER DEATHS OF DESPAIR. THIS APPROACH AIMS TO CREATE A WELL-INFORMED AND COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THESE CRITICAL ISSUES. THE SPC ALSO OPERATES THE LEHIGH COUNTY L.O.S.S. TEAM AN INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LEHIGH COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE. THE TEAM IS MADE UP OF COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SUICIDE LOSS SURVIVORS TRAINED TO REACH OUT TO THE NEWLY BEREAVED SUICIDE LOSS SURVIVORS. THE COALITION CURRENTLY RECEIVES FUNDING FROM LC MENTAL HEALTH AS WELL AS A ONE-YEAR FEDERAL SAMHSA GRANT.

    Expenses $4,446,616 · Revenue $3,670,312

  • DIVERSIONARY SERVICES: MAKING THE GRADE TRUANCY INTERVENTION SERVICES IS A TRUANCY-REDUCTION, FAMILY-SUPPORT PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILDREN AND PROVIDES IN-HOME CASE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT. FUNDED IN PART FROM HEALTHCHOICES REINVESTMENT FUNDS, HIGH FIDELITY WRAPAROUND INITIATIVE, AN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND TEAM-BASED COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR HELPING YOUTH WITH SPECIAL MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OR AT RISK OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT, WORKS WITH YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 8 TO 21, AND THEIR FAMILIES. A FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM, SHAPE SERVES FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-18, PROVIDING NEED ASSESSMENTS, CASE MANAGEMENT, COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT. SHIFT IS A PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS FAMILIES IN LEHIGH COUNTY IN FINDING OR MAINTAINING STABLE HOUSING TO PREVENT OR END PLACEMENT FOR YOUTH IN THE DEPENDENT CARE SYSTEM. UNCONDITIONAL CHILD CARE IS AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE AT RISK OF EXPULSION FROM CHILD CARE PROGRAMS.

    Expenses $1,764,113 · Revenue $162,625

  • FORENSIC SERVICES: INCLUDES ADULT RE-ENTRY AND FAMILY SERVICES FUNDED IN PART FROM A FEDERAL GRANT, PROVIDES RISK/NEEDS ASSESSMENT, EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULA IN THE COUNTY JAILS, GENDER RESPONSIVE AND TRAUMA INFORMED PROGRAMMING, SUPERVISED CONTACT VISITS, AS WELL AS CASE MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING; THE TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCE PROGRAM, A UNIQUE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN TO WORK TOWARD HOUSING STABILITY; FAST IS A FAMILY-BASED ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING PROGRAM WHICH WORKS WITH A COUNTY-WIDE, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDING INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT, HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT, EVIDENCE-BASED CLASSES AND PEER MENTORING TO DIVERT PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS FROM INCARCERATION AND ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY AND REDUCE OUT OF HOME PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN; THE ALPHA PROGRAM PROVIDES TEENS ON PROBATION WITH ACADEMIC, BEHAVIORAL, AND JOB READINESS SERVICES DESIGNED TO PREPARE THEM TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE AND SUCCESS IN LIFE; AND A THEFT REMEDIATION SERVICE.

    Expenses $672,115 · Revenue $2,272

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Gregg Potter

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Steve Cross

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Katherine Lilley

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jane Brooks

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Buddy Maxwell

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Keith Reynolds

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jusline Sayegh

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Janice Plaisir

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Kathryn Williams

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Elaine Valdez

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Geoffrey Brace

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Samantha Shaak

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jeffrey Dobeck

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR (FORMER)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Ricardo Luciano

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR (FORMER)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Michael Murphy

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR (FORMER)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Kellie Rahl-Heffner

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR (FORMER)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Peter Shahda

    BOARD OF DIRECTOR (FORMER)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • William Vogler

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (FORMER)

    Total calculated
    $153,337
    From this org
    $143,639
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,698
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $143,639
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $1,773
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,925
    Filer's total
    $153,337
  • Michael Shaffer

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $101,661
    From this org
    $98,986
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,675
    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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $8,981,116
    Expenses
    $9,481,674
    Contributions
    $4,750,899
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $9,160,040
    Expenses
    $9,572,742
    Contributions
    $4,926,205
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $9,137,800
    Expenses
    $9,398,778
    Contributions
    $4,690,574
    Grants paid
    $0

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
    $9,229,673
    Expenses
    $9,070,686
    Assets (EOY)
    $4,022,988
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $9,772,907
    Expenses
    $9,035,808
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,870,128
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $9,603,627
    Expenses
    $9,533,091
    Assets (EOY)
    $4,534,757
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $9,198,892
    Expenses
    $9,066,450
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,096,271
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $8,244,233
    Expenses
    $8,025,343
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,011,374
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,801,036
    Expenses
    $7,905,454
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,827,121
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,727,995
    Expenses
    $7,800,051
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,071,711
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $7,727,995
    Expenses
    $7,800,051
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,071,711
  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $5,561,835
    Expenses
    $5,579,307
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,106,456
  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $5,137,590
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,165,650

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 11 November 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 9 November 2026 and read 9 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.