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Diakon

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 …

Topton, PA EIN 233014613 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Diakon

Diakon: Many Hands, guided by One Heart, that daily transform the lives of thousands of children, youth, families, and older adults through programs ranging from adoption, foster care and at-risk youth services to counseling and services for seniors. Dating to 1868, Diakon aids people of all faiths through compassionate service, gracious hospitality, and charitable care.

Founded
Headquarters
Topton, PA
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

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.

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· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 88%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.95
Program expenses$0.95 ($81.4 million)
95% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Diakon is a registered religion nonprofit based in Topton, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 233014613. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for religion charities in United States. The organization reports $88M in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Diakon has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 93/100.

Diakon is located in Topton, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Diakon has $88M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 88% for religion charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Diakon is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $88M in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Diakon. 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.

Diakon has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 95% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. Visit the Diakon profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Diakon: Many Hands, guided by One Heart, that daily transform the lives of thousands of children, youth, families, and older adults through programs ranging from adoption, foster care and at-risk youth services to counseling and services for seniors. Dating to 1868, Diakon aids people of all faiths through compassionate service, gracious hospitality, and charitable care. Diakon is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Diakon's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $88M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Diakon are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Diakon is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 233014613, 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
$10M-$100M
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

LI
Lisa Webster
Vice President Of Finance

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Diane B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EM
Emried D C••• J• E••
CHAIR
JA
Jarrod L••
FORMER SENIOR VP/CFO
JE
Jennifer S•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Kenneth G M•••• I•
VICE CHAIR
LA
Larry D•••
CHAIR
LI
Lisa W••••••
VP/FINANCE
MA
Mark T P•••
FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO
MA
Maurice B••••
BOARD MEMBER
PE
Peter K••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RE
Rev D• D•• M•••
BOARD MEMBER
SC
Scott H•••••••
CEO/PRESIDENT
SU
Susan S•••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$87.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$12.7M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$16.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Diakon This page 79 $87.9 million 95%
Access of West Michigan 93 $1.4 million 86%
Gospel Furthering Fellowship 93 $817,624 85%
Disciplemakers Inc 93 $7.0 million 80%
His High Places Inc 93 $442,761 84%
Hickory Recreational Council Incorporated 93 $647,100 97%
Impact City Fc 93 $2.8 million 100%
St Francis Springs Prayer Center Inc 93 $1.4 million 84%
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Diakon

What is Diakon?
Diakon is a religion church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Topton, United States. Diakon: Many Hands, guided by One Heart, that daily transform the lives of thousands of children, youth, families, and older adults through programs ranging from adoption, foster care and at-risk youth services to counseling and services for seniors. Dating to 1868, Diakon aids people of all faiths through compassionate service, gracious hospitality, and charitable care.
When was Diakon founded?
Diakon was founded in 1999.
Who leads Diakon?
Lisa Webster serves as Vice President Of Finance.
Where is Diakon located?
Headquartered in Topton, United States.
What is Diakon's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Diakon trustworthy?
Diakon has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Diakon's registration number?
IRS EIN: 233014613.
What is Diakon's website?
http://www.diakon.org