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 …
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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.
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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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDiakon 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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DIAKON is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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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