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Lifes Work of Western Pa

EIN 25-0969438 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak32 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PARTNER WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, PEOPLE WITH OTHER BARRIERS, YOUNG ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES TO PURSUE THEIR HOPES AND DREAMS THROUGH STRENGTHENING WORKPLACE ABILITIES, BUILDING LIFE SKILLS, AND DEVELOPING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 38%
Employees
310
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$203,260, president/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

Weak: 32 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (2)
  1. $4.0 million spent. ADULT SERVICES, FAMILY, YOUTH, AND RECOVER SERVICES: WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO OVER 2,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, INCLUDING ADULTS, YOUTH AGES 14-22, INDIVIDUALS IN ACTIVE RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS. WE SERVE THESE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS WITH A FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT, AS WELL AS FAMILY PRESERVATION. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS ARE FACILITY BASED AND COMMUNITY BASED BY WAY OF SMALL GROUP EMPLOYMENT, MOBILE WORK CREWS, AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT.
  2. $711,876 spent. BUSINESS SERVICES: COMPREHENSIVE VOCATIONAL SERVICES AND EXTENDED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR FACILITY BASED PROGRAM FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE MORE STRUCTURE, ROUTINE, AND REPETITIONS IN A FAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT. A VARIETY OF SUBCONTRACTS BOTH IN THE FACILITY AND IN THE COMMUNITY PROVIDE THE NECESSARY EXPERIENCE AND COMPENSATION.

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 September 1950.

    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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