Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, registered in 1952, with $7,926,432 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
101 Sibley Ave, Ardmore, PA, 19003 EIN 23-6298074 Since 1952
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.9M
▲ 25.3% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.2M
Net assets
$8.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +21% 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 Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth: 16 mo reserves · +21% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 101 Sibley Ave, Ardmore, PA, 19003
- City
- Ardmore
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Support Services
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.6M (FY2013) to $7.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $196KNet assets $8.6M
Operating margin
21.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.8M
Total liabilities
$196K
Net assets
$8.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,926,432▲25.3% | $6,227,967▲16.5% | $8,555,869▲28.6% | $8,751,836▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,326,105▲15.5% | $5,347,526▲14.8% | $6,654,280▲25.0% | $6,932,027▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,478,268▲3.6% | $4,658,823▲1.4% | $5,324,037▲3.6% | $5,687,831▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,288,585▲8.8% | $4,593,479▲4.6% | $5,140,770▲22.3% | $5,539,082▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,860,585▲4.8% | $4,391,260▼1.4% | $4,202,007▲19.8% | $4,678,119▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,638,388▲1.9% | $4,451,490▲0.5% | $3,508,569▲14.3% | $4,053,468▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,553,400▲10.7% | $4,429,724▲4.6% | $3,070,837▼2.7% | $3,546,954▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,113,397▲35.3% | $4,236,387▲36.3% | $3,157,488▼1.7% | $3,728,587▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,040,264▲8.0% | $3,108,627▲11.7% | $3,213,036▼4.7% | $3,793,318▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,815,145▲2.4% | $2,782,809▼1.2% | $3,371,543▲1.0% | $3,931,714▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,748,253▲4.5% | $2,815,591▲4.6% | $3,337,821▼1.7% | $4,086,132▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,628,774 | $2,690,696▼4.4% | $3,393,899▲3.6% | $4,033,196▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,814,857▼4.4% | $3,275,018▲5.2% | $3,967,758▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,944,246▼2.8% | $3,113,571▼7.4% | $3,500,076▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,028,158 | $3,362,588 | $3,721,701 | 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.
Grants received · $124K total
6 grants to Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth totaling $124K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $75,600 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $5,120 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Covid-19 relief effort | 2020 | $11,000 |
| National Association For the Exchange of Industrial Resources I | Care of ill, needy, or minor | 2019 | $6,088 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Health | 2016 | $20,000 |
| Main Line Hospitals Inc | — | 2015 | $6,287 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-6298074, based in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth's EIN?
- Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-6298074.
- How much revenue does Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth report?
- Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth reported $7,926,432 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth have?
- CharityIndex grades Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lower Merion & Narberth (EIN 23-6298074) 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.