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Pennsylvania Institue of Technology

EIN 23-1543518 · Media, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IS STUDENT SUCCESS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.THE COLLEGE PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO ENABLE COMMITTED STUDENTS TO SUCCEED BY OFFERING THE BEST COLLEGIATE EDUCATION FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT, TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES, AND PERSONAL GROWTH.

Income
$20.9 million
Spending
$13.1 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
12.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
222
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$252,542, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $10.4 million spent. P.I.T.'S ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ARE ORGANIZED INTO BACHELOR'S, ASSOCIATE DEGREE, AND CAREER CERTIFICATE OPTIONS. MANY OF THE PROGRAMS PREPARE GRADUATES TO OBTAIN STATE OR NATIONAL INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION IN THEIR FIELD. A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN BUSINESS IS AVAILABLE ALONG WITH ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS INCLUDING GENERAL STUDIES, HEALTH SCIENCE, HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ALLIED HEALTH, PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT, DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY, AND THREE TRACKS OF CANNABIS STUDIES. THROUGH ITS SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS, P.I.T. OFFERS CAREER CERTIFICATES IN PRACTICAL NURSING, AND MEDICAL ASSISTING. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.STUDENTS IN DEGREE PROGRAMS EARN TRANSFERABLE COLLEGE CREDITS. STUDENTS IN ALLIED HEALTH CAREER CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS, UPON GRADUATION, MAY FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AT P.I.T. BY COMPLETING ADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES TO EARN AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN ALLIED HEALTH TECHNOLOGY. DEGREE GRADUATES MAY TRANSFER THEIR CREDITS TO ONE OF THE MANY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WITH WHOM THE COLLEGE HAS ESTABLISHED MATRICULATION AGREEMENTS.IN ADDITION TO P.I.T.'S NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM AND LIBRARY SERVICES, STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDE CAREER PLANNING, COLLEGE SUCCESS WORKSHOPS, TUTORING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT COUNSELING, AND CAREER PLACEMENT. THE COLLEGE ALSO PROVIDES FULL AND PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO MANY STUDENTS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE FINANCIALLY ABLE TO PURSUE A COLLEGIATE TECHNICAL EDUCATION. ENROLLMENT GROWTH:P.I.T. EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN STUDENT ENROLLMENT, REINFORCING ITS REPUTATION AS A PREFERRED INSTITUTION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION.ENHANCED TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES:THE INSTITUTE STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS WITH FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES, FACILITATING SMOOTHER TRANSFER PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS AND EXPANDING THEIR ACADEMIC AND CAREER PROSPECTS.CAREER-FOCUSED EDUCATION:P.I.T. CONTINUED TO EMPHASIZE CAREER-ENHANCING PROGRAMS, ENSURING THAT GRADUATES ARE WELL-PREPARED TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE EVOLVING JOB MARKET.COMMITMENT TO STUDENT SUCCESS:THE INSTITUTE MAINTAINED A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT DEDICATED TO STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, OFFERING RESOURCES AND EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 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 1976.

    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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