Heritage Christian Services
Heritage Christian Services reported $165.7 million in revenue and $157.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $90.16 went to program services, $9.45 to management and general costs and $0.39 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 97.6% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $489,328 (PRESIDENT / CEO). 20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 78% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $158MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $166MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 90.2% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.30 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 1.2% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 97.6% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $489,328 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.31% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 20 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 3.5 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 18 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseResidential services nearly 400 people who live in community-based certified homes are supported 24 hours a day by a compassionate, highly trained staff. Agency nurses are also available around the clock, and a Heritage Christian Services staff member schedules and attends all medical appointments to ensure proper communication and to follow up on any medical concerns. Heritage Christian Services staff support people in their interactions within the community and in living their lives with the highest level of independence possible
Self-direction (fiscal intermediary) Heritage Christian Services provides fiscal intermediary services that enable people with developmental disabilities to self-direct their medicaid services. This approach gives participants greater choice and control in selecting supports such as respite, meaningful day activities and in-home or community services. People have the option of choosing the supports that are most important to them and the agency they would like to work with. For people exploring options other than a traditional group home or day habilitation setting, the agency offers…
Day habilitation Heritage Christian Services' day programs offer a variety of opportunities for people to develop skills for personal growth. Participants enjoy a range of activities and make a significant contribution to their communities through collective volunteer service
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT / CEO Officer, 38.00 hrs/week | $435,864 | $0 | $53,464 | $489,328 |
| SVP OPERATIONS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $272,736 | $0 | $35,352 | $308,088 |
| SVP OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $253,251 | $0 | $42,909 | $296,160 |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOUNDA Key employee, 16.00 hrs/week | $219,804 | $0 | $65,141 | $284,945 |
| VP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLO Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $242,864 | $0 | $31,096 | $273,960 |
| BUS. ANALYTICS & STRATEGY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $193,121 | $0 | $39,510 | $232,631 |
| VP WNY Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $191,628 | $0 | $29,662 | $221,290 |
| VP CUSTOMIZED SUPPORTS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $174,634 | $0 | $45,263 | $219,897 |
20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Heritage Christian Services (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.7M (Part IX, line 5).
5 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b18 · 18 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 55,037
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| BONADIO & CO LLP Accounting | $139,931 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
14 private foundations reported grants to Heritage Christian Services totaling $637K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Heritage Christian Services's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Heritage Christian Services reported that 90.2% of its $157.5 million in expenses went to program services, 9.5% to management and general and 0.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Heritage Christian Services pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Heritage Christian Services reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $489,328, for the role of PRESIDENT / CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Heritage Christian Services get its money?
Of $165.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 1.2% came from contributions and grants and 97.6% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Heritage Christian Services a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 22-2334190 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543149349302684 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202433209349303533 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202333189349307013 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202243189349304804 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202043189349304819 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 22-2334190: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.