EIN 35-1157606

REAL Services

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
276
State
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
REAL Services helps individuals in northern Indiana maintain independence and offers energy conservation measures, covid-19 programs, rent assistance, and food.
Total revenues
$31,243,370
2022
Total expenses
$30,687,555
2022
Total assets
$14,856,258
2022
Num. employees
276
2022

Program areas at REAL Services

Energy assistance - helps income eligible households with their heating expenses during the winter months. The program provides a credit on a family's gas and/or electric bill in a five-county area. 9,164 households/families were assisted.
Covid-19 - provided multiple programs to support individuals and families during the economic contraction and social restrictions caused by covid-19. 350 people in the region affected by covid-19 were provided rent asistance. 14,000 boxes of food to low-income seniors were delivered in st. joseph and elkhart counties.
Case management - provides a variety of needs assessments and care plans that allow older and disabled persons to maintain their independence and remain in the setting of their choice for as long as possible with support
Weatherization - (expenses 294,199, including grants of 146,272)(revenue 0) - families whose income is below 150% of the poverty level are provided with energy conservation measures to lower fuel consumption and expenses. 30 homes were made more safe and energy efficient. Nutrition - (expenses 2,336,282, including grants of 52,003)(revnue 208,483) - provides low-cost nutritious meals, with recreational activities and informational programs, in centers in st. joseph, elkhart, laporte, marshall, and starke counties. 348,164 nutritious meals were made, delivered, and enjoyed by older adults throughout the region. Donated facilities valued at 145,048 were received but not included in the above expenses. Community Services - (expenses 764,736, including grants of 319,001) (revenue 51,610) - provides a range of Services that impact the causes of poverty. 291 individuals wanting to improve their path to sustainable futures were impacted. Area agency on aging - (expenses 838,298, including grants of 123,041) (revenue 0) - provides a variety of Services to older adults in a five- county area. 23,000 individuals were provided with information and resources to strengthen lives through our aging & disability resources center. Foster grandparents - (expenses 184,290, including grants of 47,191) (revenue 0) - provides an opportunity for low-income persons 55+ to give supportive person-to-person service to children with special or exceptional needs. Transportation - (expenses 280,757, including grants of 14,410)(revenue 20,015) - provides escort and transportation Services to older adults to necessary appointments. 9,250 trips were provided to older adults. Guardianship - (expenses 228,051, including grants of 2,520)(revenue 33,178) - serves the interests of older adults being abused or exploited. 78 vulnerable adults were protected. Alzheimer's and dementia Services - (expenses 152,796, including grants of 10,682)(revenue 42,392) - provides education and Services for families and individuals with alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Programs include disease education, caregiver support groups, helpline, quarterly newsletters, website, and family counseling. 2,835 caregivers attended monthly support groups, and 694 professionals were certified in dementia care. Home health care - (expenses 1,354,739, including grants of 1,083,319) (revenue 3,398) - provides home health care to elderly and disabled individuals so that they may live in their homes. Assisted 3,410 individuals.

Grants made by REAL Services

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Laporte County Meals on WheelsHome Delivered Meals$98,888
PaladinTransportation$83,000
Council on Aging of Elkhart CountyTransportation$70,000
...and 14 more grants made

Who funds REAL Services

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
REAL Services FoundationGeneral Support$41,079
Community Foundation of Elkhart County (CFEC)To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization$38,500
REAL ServicesGeneral Support$30,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $304,116
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of Health and Human ServicesLOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE$6,324,763
Department of Health and Human ServicesCOVID-19 LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE$4,942,608
Department of the TreasuryCOVID-19 EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM$1,631,433
...and 30 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at REAL Services

NameTitleCompensation
Karla Ann FalesPresident and Chief Executive Officer and Sect$131,333
Andrew S VargoDirector of Administration and Finance / Director Administration and Finance$80,846
Martha KnepperDirector Admin.$92,613
Kevin BoumaDirector Administration$0
Rebecca A ZaseckPast President and Chief Executive Officer and Secretary$121,865
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for REAL Services

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$30,230,496
Program services$592,676
Investment income and dividends$120,406
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$115,807
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$73,324
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$110,661
Total revenues$31,243,370

Form 990s for REAL Services

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-01-24990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062020-08-28990View PDF
2018-062019-05-14990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
June 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from TCU Foundation
April 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsFamily service centersSenior centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharitiesCommunity Action Programs
Issues
Human services
Characteristics
Peer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportManagement and technical assistanceCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1835
South Bend, IN 46634
Metro area
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
County
St. Joseph County, IN
Website URL
realservices.org/ 
Phone
(574) 233-8205
IRS details
EIN
35-1157606
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P60: Emergency Assistance
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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