Nonprofit · EIN 23-2215441
KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE
Tax-exempt · KENNETT SQ, PA 19348
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,477,353 | $4,362,893 | $1,114,460 | $9,481,068 | $143,096 | $9,337,972 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,101,849 | $4,284,334 | $3,817,515 | $8,494,824 | $113,807 | $8,381,017 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,840,603 | $3,959,261 | $881,342 | $4,607,360 | $105,708 | $4,501,652 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,276,393
- of which government grants
- $434,912
- Program service revenue
- $43,200
- Investment income
- $178,013
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$23,469
- Other revenue
- -$20,253
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,506,260
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $116,478
- Other salaries and wages
- $982,902
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,300,046
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $700
- Accounting fees
- $37,341
- Occupancy
- $72,932
- Travel
- $5,997
- Depreciation
- $124,740
- Program services (functional)
- $3,685,647
- Management and general (functional)
- $450,235
- Fundraising (functional)
- $227,011
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,494,823
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,481,068
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $143,096
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,337,972
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,383,052
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,941,328
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,396,644
- Gross receipts
- $5,541,552
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 252
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH REYNOLDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL JUNE '25) Officer | 40 | $117,130 | $13,798 |
| JULIE BENSEN | CEO (SINCE AUG '25) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA AMARANTE-CRAIG ESQ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN A MUSSER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKOLAUS H GRIESHABER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE FREEMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS FENSTERMACHER | DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE BACON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC CONNOLLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL CRAMPTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE GANTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN JOHNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN MAJARIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS MUSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA VEGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON WATERKOTTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA AMARANTE-CRAIG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE PRISCO | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| NIKOLAUS GRIESHABER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| LENDA CARRILLO | DIVERSITY OF Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CARRIE FREEMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LYNN MAJARIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TOM H MUSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SEAMUS COSTELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL CRAMPTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ELLEN MUSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| CURTIS FENSTERMACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| LISA REED | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| JOSH GRISWOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| LAUREN JOHNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN MAJARIAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 14 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE PRISCO | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| NIKOLAUS GRIESHABER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LENDA CARRILLO | DIVERSITY OF Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TOM H MUSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SEAMUS COSTELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL CRAMPTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CARRIE FREEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RAVI JAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TONYA BOYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANA AMARANTE-CRAIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ELLEN MUSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CURTIS FENSTERMACHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 136 W CEDAR ST, KENNETT SQ, PA 19348-3244
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JULIE BENSEN, PO BOX 1025, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
- Signed the 990
- JULIE BENSEN, CEO
- Phone
- (610) 925-3556
- Website
- WWW.KACSIMPACT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY THROUGH FOOD, HOUSING, CRISIS SERVICES, AND EDUCATION SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- THE KACS FOOD CUPBOARD PROVIDES A FREE 7-10 DAY SUPPLY OF FOOD EACH MONTH TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, KACS DISTRIBUTED 1.1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO 2,091 UNIQUE HOUSEHOLDS (5,749 INDIVIDUALS). ON AVERAGE, 1,160 SERVICES WERE PROVIDED EACH MONTH THROUGH A COMBINATION OF IN-PERSON SHOPPING AND DELIVERY PROGRAMS TO LOW-INCOME RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUAL HOMES.Expenses $2,632,693 · grants $2,247,376
- THE KACS SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS FOR RENT, UTILITIES, AND OTHER LIVING EXPENSES. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, CONNECTIONS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, 458 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED SUPPORT (1,447 INDIVIDUALS).Expenses $736,103 · grants $258,884
- HOUSING PROGRAM KACS OWNS AND OPERATES THREE LOW-INCOME RENTAL PROPERTIES THAT PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR 18 ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL NEED FOR STABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $162,123 · revenue $43,200
- COMMUNITY EDUCATION KACS OFFERS PARTICIPANT-FOCUSED PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CONNECTIONS, RESOURCES, AND CONFIDENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE OF POVERTY. THIS YEAR, 46 INDIVIDUALS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE GETTING AHEAD PROGRAM AND 38 THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM. COMMUNITY-WIDE WORKSHOPS EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE REALITIES OF POVERTY AND PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY. THIS YEAR, 194 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED THE BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY WORKSHOP OR POVERTY SIMULATION.Expenses $154,728
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2215441
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,481,068
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,541,552
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $5,477,353 | $4,362,893 | $9,481,068 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $8,101,849 | $4,284,334 | $8,494,824 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $4,840,603 | $3,959,261 | $4,607,360 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $3,935,160 | $2,933,073 | $3,676,952 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 23-2215441).
Questions about KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE
- What is the EIN of KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE is 23-2215441.
- Is KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE 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 KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JULIE BENSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,130 (LEAH REYNOLDS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL JUNE '25)).
- How much revenue does KENNETT AREA COMMUNITY SERVICE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,477,353, expenses of $4,362,893 and total assets of $9,481,068 at year end.
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