Silver Springs Martin Luther School
- Assets
- $35.0m
- Revenue
- $42.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 632
- Location
- Plymouth Meeting, PA
- Founding
- 04/1987
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-2310084
Organization Overview
Silver Springs Martin Luther School, operating under the name Gemma Services, is located in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Gemma Services employed 632 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gemma Services is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Gemma Services generated $42.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $39.3m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHANGING LIVES BY TRANSFORMING HOPE INTO ACTION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES FACING EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL - IN FY 20/21 MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL (MLS) SERVED 207 STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8. A PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL THAT IS LICENSED AS A PRIVATE ACADEMIC SCHOOL, MLS PROVIDES AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHOSE EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES DISRUPT THEIR ABILITY TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY IN A MAINSTREAM SCHOOL SETTING. STUDENTS ARE REFERRED FROM THEIR PUBLIC OR CHARTER SCHOOL, AND ALSO FROM THE GEMMA SERVICES RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM. EACH CHILD HAS AN INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PLAN THAT IDENTIFIES THEIR INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS AND ANY ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED. MLS IS LOCATED ON A BEAUTIFUL 35-ACRE CAMPUS AND FACILITIES AND SERVICES INCLUDE A GYMNASIUM, OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, A LIBRARY, COMPUTER LAB WITH TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION, READING TUTORING, ART AND MUSIC PROGRAMMING, AND THE FULL RANGE OF ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION.
RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS - IN FY 20/21 THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT (RT) PROGRAM ON OUR PLYMOUTH MEETING CAMPUS SERVED 103 BOYS AND GIRLS, AGES 6-14, AND THE RT PROGRAM ON THE ROSEMONT CAMPUS SERVED 71 ADOLESCENT YOUTH. THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVED IN THESE PROGRAMS EXPERIENCE SERIOUS EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE RT PROGRAMS PROVIDE A THERAPEUTIC LIVING ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT, SUPERVISION, CARE AND NURTURING FOR YOUTH ON A 24-HOUR-A-DAY BASIS THROUGH OUTCOME-ORIENTED TREATMENT (PLANNING-IMPLEMENTATION-EVALUATION), PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, TRAUMA INFORMED THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH CARE. AVAILABLE THERAPIES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, GROUP, A HIGHLY STRUCTURED MILIEU, COUNSELING, BEHAVIORAL, AND MEDICATION. OUR RT PROGRAMS INCLUDE THERAPEUTIC AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO HELP ENABLE THE YOUTH SERVED TO EXPERIENCE JOY AND OPPORTUNITES FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITH THE VALUED PARTICIPATION OF BIOLOGICAL, ADOPTIVE, AND/OR FOSTER FAMILIES. THE RT PROGRAM ON THE ROSEMONT CAMPUS CLOSED IN JANUARY 2021.
COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS - OUR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS PROVIDE: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; FOSTER FAMILY CARE; ADOPTION SERVICES; INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN A CHILD'S HOME OR SCHOOL; A FAMILY EMPOWERMENT CENTER, AND OTHER IN-HOME PREVENTION SERVICES TO HELP YOUTH AND FAMILES AVOID CRISIS. IN FY 20/21 OUR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS SERVED MORE THAN 2000 YOUTH RANGING IN AGE FROM BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OLD AND THEIR FOSTER AND/OR BIOLOGICAL PARENTS, AND OUR PREVENTION SERVICES SERVED AN ADDITIONAL 392 FAMILIES. YOUTH IN FOSTER FAMILY CARE BENEFIT FROM COMMUNITY PLACEMENTS THAT ADDRESS THEIR EMOTIONAL, MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM OFFERS STRUCTURED HOME LIVING WITH FOSTER PARENTS WHO ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE FOR THE SPECIFIC, IDENTIFIED NEEDS OF EACH CHILD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathleen M Comly Child Psychiatrist | 40 | $261,316 | |
Kristen E M Gay Pres/ceo/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $233,191 |
Joan D Plump Chief Of Staff | 40 | $186,575 | |
Wendy Wait Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $184,787 |
Michael Kellerman Exec Vp/cso Thru 9.15.20 | Officer | 40 | $160,806 |
Eva Morrison School Director | 40 | $159,170 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Himabindu Koneru Psychiatrist | 6/29/21 | $117,430 |
Ballard Spahr Legal Services | 6/29/21 | $113,247 |
Craig Ginsburg Psychiatrist | 6/29/21 | $108,810 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,852,446 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,093,017 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,945,463 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $33,055,823 |
| Investment income | $1,832 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $42,003,118 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,163 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $554,853 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $554,853 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $22,675,670 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $228,418 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,080,444 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,474,505 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $185,241 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,996,220 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $825,673 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $724,942 |
| Travel | $58,515 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,453 |
| Interest | $132,515 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $738,385 |
| Insurance | $484,173 |
| All other expenses | $346,359 |
| Total functional expenses | $39,285,659 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,202,488 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $217,583 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,466,960 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,412,619 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $785,542 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,550,171 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,384,237 |
| Total assets | $35,019,600 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,955,064 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $343,189 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $883,880 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,182,133 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,597,352 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,240,115 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $35,019,600 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Silver Springs Martin Luther School has recieved totaling $35,778.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Samuel Kilpatrick 3 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,221 |
Mary B Johnson 2 63174 Nect Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,568 |
John S Fisher For Pearl Reiter Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,580 |
George A Garrett Item 10 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,409 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $40,401,411 |
| Earnings | $10,153,719 |
| Admin Expense | $116,496 |
| Net Contributions | $41,902 |
| Other Expense | $913,108 |
| Ending Balance | $49,567,428 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hillside Childrens Center Rochester, NY | $106,077,576 | $121,111,709 |
Covenant House New York, NY | $156,506,513 | $87,221,273 |
Youth Advocate Programs Inc Harrisburg, PA | $43,486,321 | $83,502,845 |
Pressley Ridge Pittsburgh, PA | $38,238,031 | $71,658,870 |
Astor Services For Children & Families Rhinebeck, NY | $27,182,642 | $67,060,321 |
The Door - A Center Of Alternatives Inc New York, NY | $65,166,795 | $30,494,046 |
Board Of Child Care Of The United Methodist Church Incorporated Baltimore, MD | $135,211,803 | $51,763,524 |
Parsons Child & Family Center Albany, NY | $44,937,796 | $54,919,831 |
Cen Clear Child Services Inc Bigler, PA | $37,896,823 | $46,371,911 |
Adelphoi Village Inc Latrobe, PA | $22,442,616 | $43,995,520 |
A Second Chance Inc Pittsburgh, PA | $8,840,755 | $40,388,974 |
Silver Springs Martin Luther School Plymouth Meeting, PA | $35,019,600 | $42,003,118 |