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Brethren Housing Association

Providing a holisitic program of secure housing, supportive services, and loving relationships, brethren housing association helps homeless and low-income individuals and families achieve their god-given potential.

Harrisburg, PA EIN 251636220 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Brethren Housing Association

At Brethren Housing Association (BHA), we believe every family deserves a chance to thrive. Nestled in the heart of Harrisburg’s Allison Hill, we do more than provide housing — we empower families to overcome challenges and build brighter futures. With stable housing, loving support, and transformative programs, we help single parents and children find hope and stability.

Founded
Headquarters
Harrisburg, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1990

Mission

Providing a holisitic program of secure housing, supportive services, and loving relationships, brethren housing association helps homeless and low-income individuals and families achieve their god-given potential.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.86%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.84
Program expenses$0.84 ($884,732)
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Brethren Housing Association is a registered social services nonprofit based in Harrisburg, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 251636220. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $712K in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Brethren Housing Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 91/100.

Brethren Housing Association is located in Harrisburg, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, Brethren Housing Association has $712K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Brethren Housing Association is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $712K in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Brethren Housing Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Brethren Housing Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 84% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 84%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

At Brethren Housing Association (BHA), we believe every family deserves a chance to thrive. Nestled in the heart of Harrisburg’s Allison Hill, we do more than provide housing — we empower families to overcome challenges and build brighter futures. With stable housing, loving support, and transformative programs, we help single parents and children find hope and stability. Brethren Housing Association is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Brethren Housing Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $712K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Brethren Housing Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brethren Housing Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251636220, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

WE
Wendell Hoover
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brent S••••
PRESIDENT
CH
Christine L••••••
VICE PRESIDENT
DA
David W•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DE
Dennise H•••
EXE. DIRECTOR, EFFECTIVE 6/1/24
FE
Felicia S••••••••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
HE
Heather C••••••••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Kait G••••••••••••
EXE. DIRECTOR, UNTIL 6/1/2024
KA
Kathaleen G•••••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MA
Masai L•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Matt T••••
BOARD MEMBER
RA
Ray C••••
BOARD MEMBER
SH
Shelia P••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
ST
Steve F•••
BOARD MEMBER
TH
Theresa E••••••
SECRETARY
WE
Wendell H•••••
TREASURER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Brethren Housing Association This page 90 $711,908 84%
Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry Inc 93 $340,030 81%
Clarina Howard Nichols Center Inc 93 $767,185 96%
People First of Washington 90 $557,543 86%
American Center for Mongolian Studies 90 $468,688 73%
North Carolina Holocaust Foundation 90 $169,858 71%
Safe Harbor 90 $827,563 86%
Brazos Employment Enterprises 90 $916,962 79%
Olneyville Neighborhood Association 90 $536,142 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Brethren Housing Association

What is Brethren Housing Association?
Brethren Housing Association is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Harrisburg, United States. At Brethren Housing Association (BHA), we believe every family deserves a chance to thrive. Nestled in the heart of Harrisburg’s Allison Hill, we do more than provide housing — we empower families to overcome challenges and build brighter futures. With stable housing, loving support, and transformative programs, we help single parents and children find hope and stability.
When was Brethren Housing Association founded?
Brethren Housing Association was founded in 1989.
Who leads Brethren Housing Association?
Wendell Hoover serves as Treasurer.
Where is Brethren Housing Association located?
Headquartered in Harrisburg, United States.
What is Brethren Housing Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Brethren Housing Association trustworthy?
Brethren Housing Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Brethren Housing Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 251636220.
What is Brethren Housing Association's website?
http://www.bha-pa.org