Diakon
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
95% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Diakon is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, registered in 1988, with $87,922,002 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
5000 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055 EIN 23-3014613 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$87.9M
▲ 7252.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$85.7M
Net assets
$129.9M
Employees
381
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Diakon: 95% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Diakon: 18 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Diakon: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Diakon: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The organization is the sole member of various subsidiary organizations through which it provides affordable housing accommodations and other social services in pennsylvania and maryland, and manages the statewide adoption network for the commonwealth of pennsylvania.
What they do
Hud housingdiakon offers affordable, equal opportunity senior housing accommodations.
Grants supporting diakon child, family and community ministries and other related non-profit organizations. diakon lutheran fund provides grants to affiliated diakon entities: diakon lutheran social ministries and diakon child, family and community ministries. such grants support charitable endeavors of the diakon enterprise, including: benevolent care for seniors in a retirement community, disaster relief programming, and various children, family and community services, including adoption and foster care, counseling services and services to adjudicated youth.
Youth scholarships. in 2024, diakon lutheran fund continued awarding scholarships to youths through endowment funds collectively referred to as the diakon youth scholarship fund. 12 scholarships totaling $45,544 were awarded.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5000 Ritter Road, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
- City
- Mechanicsburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15.1M (FY2015) to $87.9M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $30.4MNet assets $129.9M
Operating margin
2.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$160.3M
Total liabilities
$30.4M
Net assets
$129.9M
Salaries & benefits
$4.9M
6% of expenses
Board members
8
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,922,002▲7252% | $85,705,774▲4985% | $129,863,327▲284% | $160,264,333▲358% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,195,854▼86.0% | $1,685,399▲20.6% | $33,800,328▲1101% | $35,010,397▲1784% | 990 |
| 2022 | $8,552,130▼32.6% | $1,397,297▼90.2% | -$3,376,699▲65.1% | $1,858,057▼92.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $12,688,159▼23.4% | $14,300,756▼15.5% | -$9,666,910▼14.4% | $25,282,356▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,568,797▲1.2% | $16,914,719▼2.2% | -$8,448,173▲0.3% | $24,714,336▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $16,372,909▲1.0% | $17,295,694▲1.0% | -$8,469,673▼5.0% | $24,686,645▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $16,207,606▲3.4% | $17,120,996▲3.7% | -$8,063,413▼20.2% | $24,399,817▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $15,669,461▲6.4% | $16,513,459▲3.5% | -$6,705,713▼6.9% | $25,557,361▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $14,729,479▼2.5% | $15,947,820▲0.5% | -$6,272,904▼20.7% | $25,327,486▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $15,100,757 | $15,861,495 | -$5,196,232 | $24,527,080 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Scott Habecker — $925,823 (1.08% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Habecker | Ceo/president (until 11/10/2024) | 37.5 | $925,823 |
| Shari Vandergast | Ceo/president (start 11/11/2024) | 37.5 | $233,775 |
| Jennifer D Rautzhan | Sr. Vp Human Resources Qa & Compliance | 37.5 | $117,964 |
| Lisa Webster | Vp/finance | 37.5 | $108,395 |
| Melissa Kindall | Vp Communications Advancement | 37.5 | $66,894 |
| Laurel Spencer | Vice President Operations | 37.5 | $55,021 |
| David Baker | Sr Vp Facilities and It | 37.5 | $48,016 |
| Lisa Stum | Swan Contracts Administrator | 37.5 | $46,188 |
| Shaina Dailey | Director of Human Resources | 37.5 | $45,023 |
| Diane Batchik | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Emried D Cole Jr Esq | Chair | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Schlegel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Larry Delp | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Maurice Bobst | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Peter Knudsen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Susan Schellenberg | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Voce | Swan Program Service | $27,777,401 |
| Prelude Services | It Support | $2,198,755 |
| Kalahari Resorts | Conference Center For Swan Programming | $395,545 |
| Century Park Investments LP | Office Rent | $257,869 |
| Rkl LLP | Contracted Billing Services | $171,879 |
Grants received · $54K total
5 grants to Diakon totaling $54K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2022 | $6,326 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2021 | $5,754 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2020 | $5,738 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2019 | $30,612 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2014 | $5,866 |
Grants made · $1.5M in FY2024
2 grants totaling $1.5M in FY2024. All grants made by Diakon →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diakon Child Family & Community Ministries | Program support | $930,000 |
| Lutheran Senior Services East | Employee tuition assistance and program support | $600,200 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Diakon a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Diakon is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-3014613, based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Diakon's EIN?
- Diakon's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-3014613.
- How much revenue does Diakon report?
- Diakon reported $87,922,002 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Diakon's spending goes to programs?
- Diakon spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Diakon have?
- CharityIndex grades Diakon A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Diakon's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Diakon's latest Form 990 is $925,823, paid to Scott Habecker (Ceo/president (until 11/10/2024)).
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Data for Diakon (EIN 23-3014613) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.