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Pennsylvania Association of Non- Profit Organizations

EIN 22-2561834 · Harrisburg, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PANO AMPLIFIES THE VOICE, VALUE, AND IMPACT OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT WORK TO TRANSFORM LIVES.

Income
$714,700
Spending
$697,611
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
6
Volunteers
121
Highest pay
$107,829, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $71,154 spent. MEMBERSHIP: THE TOP REASONS WHY 975 ORGANIZATIONS JOINED PANO IN 2024 INCLUDE PANO'S ADVOCACY WORK, 55% DISCOUNT ON TRAINING, FREE ACCESS TO STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE RESOURCES, AND PANO'S ASK PANO HELPDESK. OTHER PANO RESOURCES CRITICAL TO NONPROFIT WORKFORCE CHALLENGES INCLUDED DISCOUNTED JOB BOARD POSTINGS, BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND OTHER BENEFIT PROGRAMS.
  2. $337,856 spent. EDUCATION AND RESOURCES: THE STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM BUILDS NONPROFIT CAPACITY FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MISSION FULFILLMENT, WITH ITS COMPREHENSIVE KNOWLEDGE-BASE FOR NONPROFIT STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT. PANO IS LICENSED WITH THE NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE INSTITUTE TO OFFER ONLINE RESOURCES, HELPDESK SUPPORT, WORKSHOPS, AND ACCREDITATION. AS A DISCIPLINED PROCESS DESIGNED TO LOOK AT INTERNAL OPERATIONS, STANDARDS ACCREDITATION AND BASICS RECOGNITION INVOLVE AN INTENSIVE APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT ORGANIZATIONS OPERATIONALIZE CRITICAL POLICIES, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.
  3. $89,869 spent. CONSULTING SERVICES: THROUGH CONSULTING SERVICES, PANO MEETS THE MANAGEMENT NEEDS OF ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO STRATEGIC PLANNING, GOVERNANCE TRAINING, FUNDRAISING SUPPORT, AND MORE. PANO ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY MATCHING CONSULTANTS PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSULTANT COLLABORATIVE WITH THE CONSULTING NEEDS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2024, PANO SUPPORTED TWENTY-SIX (26) ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH ITS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT CONSULTING WORK. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
  4. PART III, 4B: EDUCATION AND RESOURCES (CONTINUED): IN 2024, AN ESTIMATED 1,611 INDIVIDUALS INTERACTED WITH STANDARDS RESOURCES IN SOME WAY, DOWNLOADING STANDARDS EDUCATIONAL PACKETS, ENGAGING WITH PANO'S ASK PANO HELPDESK SERVICES, PARTICIPATING IN STANDARDS WEBINARS TRAININGS. TWENTY-EIGHT (28) ORGANIZATIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA ARE CURRENTLY STANDARDS ACCREDITED OR RECOGNIZED. ALL INFORMATION ABOUT THE STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.PANO.ORG/STANDARDS-FOR-EXCELLENCE. ONLINE/IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS: IN 2024, PANO OFFERED 88 WORKSHOPS TO 2,224 PARTICIPANTS. WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON HUMAN RESOURCES, STRATEGIC AND FINANCIAL PLANNING, ADVOCACY, BOARD GOVERNANCE, AND MORE. ANNUAL CONFERENCE: CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT RESOURCES, THE GREATER PITTSBURGH NONPROFIT PARTNERSHIP, AND VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY, PANO'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE WAS THE MAJOR EDUCATIONAL EVENT OF 2024, CONVENING 162 INDIVIDUALS AROUND THE THEME OF SHIFTING POWER, OPENING DOORS. WORKSHOP TRACKS INCLUDED BOARD GOVERNANCE, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, JUSTICE, DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION, LEADERSHIP, AND OPERATIONS - ALL RELATED TO MANAGING AND GOVERNING A STRONG NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION. AS A RESULT OF ATTENDING PANO'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: 94% REPORTED THAT THEY WOULD MAKE A POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS; 93% LEARNED SOMETHING THAT WOULD HELP THEM MAKE SYSTEMS AND POLICIES MORE EQUITABLE; 90% REPORTED THEY WOULD IMPROVE ADVOCACY EFFECTIVENESS;88% REPORTED THEY WOULD IMPROVE MISSION EFFECTIVENESS; 88% FELT BETTER ABLE TO FULFILL THEIR JOB DUTIES; 84% REPORTED THEY WOULD IMPROVE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS (E.G., UNDERSTANDING BYLAWS); AND 75% REPORTED THAT THEY WOULD IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (E.G., UNDERSTANDING THE 990, SOCIAL MEDIA, HR PROCEDURES). PART III, PART 4C, CONSULTING SERVICES (CONTINUED): ADVOCACY PROGRAM: PANO WAS FOUNDED 40 YEARS AGO FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A VOICE FOR THE NONPROFIT SECTOR AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. PANO UNIQUELY MONITORS AND ACTS ON LEGISLATION THAT GLOBALLY AFFECTS COMMUNITY BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS TAX EXEMPTION AND CHARITABLE TAX DEDUCTIONS. IN 2024, PANO TRAINED 1,158 INDIVIDUALS ABOUT HOW TO ADVOCATE AND LOBBY FOR THEIR CAUSES. PANO HELD TWO JOINT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS TO HOUSE AND SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 7 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. PANO ALSO ENGAGED IN 53 MEETINGS WITH MEMBERS OF PA'S GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO DISCUSS THE SECTOR'S WORKFORCE NEEDS AND OTHER CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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