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The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pa

EIN 23-2876447 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MENTORING PARTNERSHIP ADVANCES MENTORING IN WESTERN PA TO IGNITE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS AND EMPOWER YOUTH TO SUCCEED IN LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY MENTORING, DELIVERS TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF LOCAL YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS.

Income
$403,179
Spending
$710,248
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
19.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
10
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$139,996, executive director

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 76% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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 95% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 (1)
  1. $554,184 spent. THE MENTORING PARTNERSHIP OF SOUTHWESTERN PA (TMP) WORKS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF MENTORING FOR YOUTH. WE BELIEVE THAT WITH THE HELP AND GUIDANCE OF CARING ADULTS, WE CAN TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE SO THEY MAY REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO A NETWORK OF 150+ MENTORING PROGRAMS SERVING 20,000+ YOUNG PEOPLE IN MORE THAN 13 WESTERN PA COUNTIES. WE DELIVERED PREMATCH AND CONTINUED EDUCATION TRAININGS TO 848 ADULT VOLUNTEER MENTORS AND 275 YOUTH (MENTEES). THE MENTORING PARTNERSHIP CONTINUES TO SERVE AS WESTERN PA'S ONLY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER FOR THE NATIONAL MENTORING RESOURCE CENTER THROUGH WHICH WE PROVIDED 391 HOURS OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 16 MENTORING PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, 16 LOCAL PROGRAMS RECEIVED 8.25 HOURS OF GENERAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND/OR ASSISTANCE TO COMPLETE THE NATIONAL QUALITY MENTORING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. TMP ACTIVELY WORKS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT STRONG RELATIONSHIPS THAT ENGAGE YOUTH IN THEIR EDUCATION, IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

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 2024.

    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 May 1998.

    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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