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EIN 23-2215980 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRIVES TO PERMANENTLY BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR PHILADELPHIA FAMILIES

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
23
Volunteers
721
Highest pay
$186,039, executive di

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

Weak: 39 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 70% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (3)
  1. $765,730 spent. FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM - THIS TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAM IS BUILT UPON THE BELIEF THAT A COLLEGE EDUCATION IS ONE VIABLE PATHWAY TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AS WELL AS THE USE OF A HIGH ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL AND THE RECOGNITION THAT PARENTS SERVE AS ROLE MODELS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. FAMILIES EXPERIENCING OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS ARE PROVIDED WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND A COACHING TEAM AND COMMIT TO PURSUING POST- SECONDARY CREDENTIALS TO OVERCOME POVERTY. 129 FAMILIES AND OVER 296 CHILDREN WERE SERVED. 77% OF FAMILIES MET THE CRITERIA FOR STABLE OR ABOVE ON THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY MATRIX AFTER ENGAGING WITH FSSP. 89% OF FAMILIES EXITED FSSP CONNECTED TO PERMANENT HOUSING. 52% OF PARENTS IMPROVED THEIR EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT LEVEL. 69% OF PARENTS INCREASED THEIR ANNUAL EARNED INCOME. 100% OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN PERSISTED IN SCHOOL. 4 PARENTS EARNED A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE. ALSO, CONNECTED OVER 500 FAMILIES TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE. FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM - THIS TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAM IS BUILT UPON THE BELIEF THAT A COLLEGE EDUCATION IS ONE VIABLE PATHWAY TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AS WELL AS THE USE OF A HIGH ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL AND THE RECOGNITION THAT PARENTS SERVE AS ROLE MODELS FOR THEIR CHILDREN. FAMILIES EXPERIENCING OR AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS ARE PROVIDED WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND A COACHING TEAM AND COMMIT TO PURSUING POST- SECONDARY CREDENTIALS TO OVERCOME POVERTY. 129 FAMILIES AND OVER 296 CHILDREN WERE SERVED. 77% OF FAMILIES MET THE CRITERIA FOR STABLE OR ABOVE ON THE SELF-SUFFICIENCY MATRIX AFTER ENGAGING WITH FSSP. 89% OF FAMILIES EXITED FSSP CONNECTED TO PERMANENT HOUSING. 52% OF PARENTS IMPROVED THEIR EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT LEVEL. 69% OF PARENTS INCREASED THEIR ANNUAL EARNED INCOME. 100% OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN PERSISTED IN SCHOOL. 4 PARENTS EARNED A POST-SECONDARY DEGREE. ALSO, CONNECTED OVER 500 FAMILIES TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
  2. $2.1 million spent. WORKSMART WEST PHILLY: LAUNCHED IN 2014, THIS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH JOBSEEKERS TO EXPAND THEIR EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND INCREASE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY THROUGH JOB READINESS AND SOFT-SKILLS TRAININGS, EMPLOYER CULTIVATION, EMPLOYMENT CONNECTIONS, AND JOB RETENTION COACHING. TECHUP, A KEY INITIATIVE OF WSWP, IS AN INNOVATIVE PROJECT THAT CONNECTS LOW-INCOME, UN/UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS TO SALESFORCE ADMINISTRATION EXPERTS AND TRAINING TO EARN A CERTIFICATE IN THIS PLATFORM AND ACCESS SUSTAINABLE, LIVING-WAGE CAREERS IN THE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR.48 JOBSEEKERS PARTICIPATED IN TECHUP. 38 (79%) PARTICIPANTS IMPROVING THEIR DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS. 35 (92%) PARTICIPATED IN PAID TRAINING, INCLUDING ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WITH EMPLOYER PARTNERS. 34 (89%) SECURING A SALESFORCE TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. 27(71%) CONNECTED TO FULL- TIME, LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT IN THE TECH SECTOR. 10 (26%) JOBSEEKERS CONNECTED TO EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE OF THE ECH SECTOR. 37 (97%) TOTAL GRADUATES WERE PLACED INTO EMPLOYMENT. 34 GRADUATES WERE OFFERED 6 MONTHS OF JOB RETENTION COACHING. WORKSMART WEST PHILLY: LAUNCHED IN 2014, THIS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH JOBSEEKERS TO EXPAND THEIR EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND INCREASE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY THROUGH JOB READINESS AND SOFT-SKILLS TRAININGS, EMPLOYER CULTIVATION, EMPLOYMENT CONNECTIONS, AND JOB RETENTION COACHING. TECHUP, A KEY INITIATIVE OF WSWP, IS AN INNOVATIVE PROJECT THAT CONNECTS LOW-INCOME, UN/UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS TO SALESFORCE ADMINISTRATION EXPERTS AND TRAINING TO EARN A CERTIFICATE IN THIS PLATFORM AND ACCESS SUSTAINABLE, LIVING-WAGE CAREERS IN THE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY SECTOR.48 JOBSEEKERS PARTICIPATED IN TECHUP. 38 (79%) PARTICIPANTS IMPROVING THEIR DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS. 35 (92%) PARTICIPATED IN PAID TRAINING, INCLUDING ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WITH EMPLOYER PARTNERS. 34 (89%) SECURING A SALESFORCE TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. 27(71%) CONNECTED TO FULL- TIME, LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT IN THE TECH SECTOR. 10 (26%) JOBSEEKERS CONNECTED TO EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE OF THE ECH SECTOR. 37 (97%) TOTAL GRADUATES WERE PLACED INTO EMPLOYMENT. 34 GRADUATES WERE OFFERED 6 MONTHS OF JOB RETENTION COACHING.
  3. $995,449 spent. 60TH STREET STRONG COALITION: HARNESSING THE POWER OF NEIGHBORS AND THE EXPERTISE OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, THIS ANTI-VIOLENCE INITIATIVE PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT-RISK BLACK YOUTH TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES WHERE YOUTH COMPLETE THEIR PAID INTERNSHIP HOURS, AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING. 232 YOUNG ADULTS PARTICIPATED (98% BLACK, 2% HISPANIC, 56% FEMALE, 44% MALE. 229 (98%) EXPERIENCED NO NEW INSTANCES OF GUN VIOLENCE. 231 (99%) COMPLETED THE PROGRAM. 230 (99%) REPORTED POSITIVE EXPERIENCES WITH THEIR JOB PLACEMENT. 200 (86%) REPORTED THAT SITE PLACEMENT WAS HELPFUL TO PROFESSIONAL GOALS. 232 (100%) REPORTED POSITIVE EXPERIENCES WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS.

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 December 1986.

    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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