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EIN 25-0728060 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PREVENT AND TREAT CHILD ABUSE BY STRENGTHENING FAMILIES.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
33.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
102
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$196,418, executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. THE BEVERLY JEWEL WALL LOVELACE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM (BJWL) IS A PROVIDER OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME SERVICES IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY. WE'RE LOCATED IN PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITIES. SIX DAYS A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND FIVE DAYS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, WE INSPIRE LEARNING, KEEP CHILDREN SAFE AND PROMOTE WELL-BEING THROUGH SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING.
  2. $997,748 spent. CHILD ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUTPATIENT PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES AND THE THERAPEUTIC PARENTS AND CHILDREN'S CENTER. THE THERAPEUTIC PRESCHOOL SUPPORTS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5. HERE, CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA AND NEED EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT CAN FIND THE ENVIRONMENT THAT THEY NEED TO HEAL, BUILD CONFIDENCE AND PAVE THE WAY TO BE SUCCESSFULLY ENROLLED IN A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL SETTING. THE COUNSELING CENTER FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING AND STRENGTHENING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE DIVERSE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES. OUR BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRISTS AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE EXPERT CARE TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA.
  3. $971,560 spent. IN HOME SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDE FAMILY UNIFICATION SERVICES AND THE PARENT/TEEN MEDIATION PROGRAM. FAMILY UNIFICATION SERVICES PROVIDES SUPPORT AND EDUCATION FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF SEPARATION, FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT, OR ADOPTION; OR WHO HAVE BEEN SEPARATED AND ARE WORKING TOWARD REUNIFICATION AND DEVELOPING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP PATTERNS AND SKILLS. WE WORK TO EQUIP FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO REMAIN OR REUNITE AS A FAMILY. THE PARENT/TEEN MEDIATION PROGRAM OFFERS FREE COUNSELING TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 8-21 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING CONFLICT, STRUGGLING TO CREATE OR MAINTAIN A POSITIVE HOME ENVIRONMENT, OR HAVING DIFFICULTY MANAGING A CHILD OR TEENAGER'S BEHAVIOR. WE FOCUS ON STRUCTURE, COMMUNICATION, AND RELATIONSHIP SKILL BUILDING TO ENHANCE FAMILY FUNCTIONING.
  4. $1.6 million spent. REACH OUT TO FAMILIES FOCUSES ON PARENT EDUCATION, WORKING WITH PARENTS WITH CHILDREN 0-18 TO DEVELOP NURTURING AND ATTACHMENT SKILLS. WE REDUCE PARENT-CHILD CONFLICT AND FAMILY DISCORD, HELP CONNECT FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND OFFER TOOLS FOR CREATING A SAFE SPACE WHERE THE FAMILY CAN GROW AND BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.OUR JOINT PLANNING TEAM PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 5-21 WITH A MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE SYSTEMS. WRAPAROUND FACILITATORS ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE CHILD AND FAMILY AND DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN OF CARE. WE WORK TO ENABLE THE CHILD TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES.THE YOUTH SUPPORT PARTNER (YSP) WORKS AS PART OF THE JOINT PLANNING TEAM (JPT) TO ASSIST ADOLESCENTS WITH EMOTIONAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS POSITION IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE VARIOUS LEVELS OF DIRECT SUPPORT FOR YOUTH OR YOUNG ADULTS. THE YOUTH SUPPORT PARTNER WORKS CLOSELY TOGETHER WITH THE JPT TEAM TO SUPPORT POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS. THE YOUTH SUPPORT PARTNER DRAWS FROM PERSONAL LIFE EXPERIENCES TO DEMONSTRATE ESSENTIAL SKILLS. THESE SKILLS AIM TO EMPOWER AND GUIDE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN ADVOCATING FOR THEMSELVES AS THEY NAVIGATE VARIOUS SYSTEMS.OUR FAMILY BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WHO ARE AT RISK OF CHILD ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT OR ARE AFFECTED BY MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. OUR SERVICES ARE CHILD-FOCUSED, FAMILY-CENTERED, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, COLLABORATIVE WITH OTHER SYSTEMS AND WORK TO KEEP EACH CHILD IN THE HOME.THE ORGANIZATION'S TRAUMA-INFORMED EXPERTS NEVER WAIVERED FROM PROVIDING SERVICES THAT PREVENT ABUSE FROM HAPPENING, INTERVENE WHEN IT DOES, AND TREAT WHEN HEALING IS NEEDED.
  5. $102,384 spent. ANIMAL ASSISTED PROGRAM OR FURIENDS OF FAMILY RESOURCES, OUR NEWEST PROGRAM IN THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CHILD ABUSE AND TRAUMA! THE HUMAN-ANIMAL CONNECTION BUILDS RESILIENCY, FOSTERS HEALING, AND SO MANY MORE "PAWS-ITIVE" EFFECTS!OUR FACILITY DOGS, MAC AND CHEESE WILL SOON BECOME EXPERTS IN HELPING CHILDREN & FAMILIES BUILD RESILIENCY AND SUPPORT HEALING AS THEY RECOVER FROM ABUSE AND TRAUMA. WITH OUR CANINE INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS, MAC & CHEESE WILL HELP TO ACCOMPLISH CHILD & FAMILY GOALS AND BE OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. THEY WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH MANY OF OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS, PROVIDING SERVICES INCLUDING CRISIS RESPONSE, COURTROOM FACILITATION, AND FORENSIC INTERVIEWING.

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 November 6, 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 November 1941.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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