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EIN 25-1153028 · Washington, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BLUEPRINTS SERVES AS A CATALYST TO MOBILIZE THE RESOURCES OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO ENABLE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN OUR SERVICE AREA TO ATTAIN THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, MOTIVATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Income
$27.0 million
Spending
$27.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
412
Volunteers
595
Highest pay
$230,305, 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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 42% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $14.8 million spent. EDUCATION: OUR STRATEGY IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY CAPACITY TO ENSURE THAT ALL LOW INCOME CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION TO MEET THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AND TO IMPROVE THE LITERACY SKILLS OF ALL ADULTS AT ALL ABILITY LEVELS TO GAIN THE PROFICIENCY NECESSARY TO ENHANCE THEIR ROLES AS CITIZENS, WORKERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS. WE PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN CLASSROOMS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND HOME BASED MODELS. ADULT EDUCATION IS PROVIDED TO IMPROVE SKILLS AND OBTAIN GEDS. PRE-K COUNTS PREPARES YOUNG CHILDREN FOR A SMOOTH TRANSITION INTO KINDERGARTEN AND GRADE SCHOOL BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY PRE-KINDERGARTEN LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
  2. $1.9 million spent. BUILDING FUTURES: BUILDING FUTURES PROVIDES A DEPTH OF SERVICE THAT CHANGES PEOPLE'S LIVES AND SUSTAINS THOSE CHANGES OVER TIME. SERVICES ARE STRUCTURED TO ENABLE CLIENTS TO BUILD UPON TANGIBLE OUTCOMES THEY ACHIEVE. CCF SERVICES FOCUS ON SKILL BUILDING AND STABLIZING LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN CRISIS. LITERACY SKILLS FOCUS ON PARENTING AND FAMILY EDUCATION. PROGRAMS RANGE FROM RENT AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS TO FINANCIAL LITERACY AND CREDIT COUNSELING TO ASSET BUILDING PROGRAMS TO JOB SEARCH SUPPORT.
  3. $6.1 million spent. CONNECT CHILDREN & FAMILIES: CCF PROVIDES A SAFE, NURTURING PLACE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED AND IS DEDICATED TO THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN PENNSYLVANIA AND WEST VIRGINIA. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE A FOSTER CARE PROGRAM, ADOPTIVE SERVICES, INDEPENDENT LIVING, A VISITATION PROGRAM, AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, AND VARIOUS COUNSELING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, AT- RISK FAMILIES, AND/OR FOSTER CARE FAMILIES.
  4. $1.7 million spent. NUTRITION: PRIMARILY CONSISTS OF THE WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES A RANGE OF NUTRITION SERVICES IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, POSTPARTUM AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN, AND INFANTS AND CHILDREN UNDER AGE FIVE WHO RESIDE IN WASHINGTON OR GREENE COUNTIES. AGING SERVICES: AGING SERVICES COORDINATE THE PLANNING AND DELIVERY OF CARE TO OLDER ADULTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES, CONGREGATE MEALS, HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND CARE MANAGEMENT.
  5. NUTRITION: PRIMARILY CONSISTS OF THE WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES A RANGE OF NUTRITION SERVICES IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, POSTPARTUM AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN, AND INFANTS AND CHILDREN UNDER AGE FIVE WHO RESIDE IN WASHINGTON OR GREENE COUNTIES. AGING SERVICES: AGING SERVICES COORDINATE THE PLANNING AND DELIVERY OF CARE TO OLDER ADULTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES, CONGREGATE MEALS, HOME DELIVERED MEALS AND CARE MANAGEMENT.

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 March 1977.

    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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