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Familylinks Inc

EIN 25-1209266 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FAMILYLINKS IS ONE OF THE PITTSBURGH AREA'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS. SERVING THE MOST VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY, FAMILYLINKS PROVIDES SERVICES IN MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, SERVICE COORDINATION, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)EMERGENCY SHELTER, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, SENIOR CARE, AND MORE.

Income
$28.1 million
Spending
$26.6 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
447
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$317,917, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (3)
  1. $7.5 million spent. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES: FAMILYLINKS OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF HOUSING SERVICES RANGING FROM EVICTION PREVENTION FOR FAMILIES WHO ARE ACTIVE WITH THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM, TO PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR TRANSITIONING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. NUMBER OF UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN FY25: 722.
  2. $7.4 million spent. SERVICE COORDINATION SERVICES: FAMILYLINKS PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC REFERRALS AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ACROSS THE LIFESPAN, FROM YOUNG CHILDREN TO SENIORS. WE WORK ALONGSIDE INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HELP THEM LIVE SAFELY AT HOME, STAY ACTIVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS. NUMBER OF UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN FY25: 6,232
  3. $4.8 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: FAMILYLINKS OFFERS A VARIETY OF OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. WE ALSO OFFER APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS (ABA) IN A CLINICAL SETTING. COMPASSION AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT ARE OUR STANDARDS OF CARE. OUR PROGRAMS CENTER AROUND THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND OFFER ENCOURAGEMENT TO HELP THEM OVERCOME BARRIERS, MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS, AND REACH THEIR WELLNESS GOALS. NUMBER OF UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN FY25: 2,531.

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 June 1971.

    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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