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Reformed Presbyterian Womans Assn

EIN 25-0974327 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN WOMAN'S ASSOCIATION IS A CHARITABLE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES QUALITY CARE AND A SUPPORTIVE LIVING ENVIRONMENT TO OLDER ADULTS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE AFFECTION, HONOR, AND CARE THAT THE BIBLE TEACHES US TO GIVE OUR PARENTS.IN ADDITION TO THE MISSION STATEMENT, RPWA HOLDS TO THE FOLLOWING PHILOSOPHY OF CARE: WE BELIEVE THAT GOD HAS GIVEN VALUE TO EACH PERSON'S LIFE THAT DOES NOT DIMINISH WITH AGE OR CHANGES IN MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITION. EACH OF OUR RESIDENTS HAS VARYING LEVELS OF HEALTH, ACTIVITY, INTELLECT, CREATIVITY, SOCIABILITY, AND INDEPENDENCE. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL HELP EACH PERSON WE SERVE TO ACHIEVE HIS/HER MAXIMUM LEVEL OF PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, AND SOCIAL WELLBEING. BY HAVING LEVELS OF CARE, THE HOME STRIVES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS IN A SUPPORTIVE, RATHER THAN RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. WE ATTEMPT ALL OF THIS IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTIAN LOVE AND THE GOLDEN RULE AS TAUGHT BY OUR LORD.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
163
Volunteers
84
Highest pay
$163,284, nurse

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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 61% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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. $7.8 million spent. PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR NURSING CARE, PERSONAL CARE, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING. IN 2024 THE RPWA RENDERED $231,589 IN BENEVOLENT CARE AND EXCEEDS THE TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT RECEIVED BY $1,382,490 IN UNCOMPENSATED CARE THROUGH CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS. RESIDENTS ARE NOT ASKED TO LEAVE WHEN THEIR FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE DEPLETED, BUT ARE PROVIDED BENEVOLENT CARE OR APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

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 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 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 July 1951.

    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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