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Westmoreland Human Opportunities Inc

EIN 25-1383079 · Latrobe, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY ACTION CONNECTS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND HELP TO REDUCE POVERTY IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$19.8 million
Spending
$19.8 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
263
Volunteers
72
Highest pay
$156,078, 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: 47 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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. $10.1 million spent. HEAD START IS AN EDUCATIONAL CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROMOTING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. HEAD START ADDRESSES THE EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICE, AND DISABILITY NEEDS OF PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  2. $2.8 million spent. THROUGH OUR MH/MR PROGRAMS, WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY ACTION PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE AND FAMILIES THROUGH TELEPHONE HOTLINES AND FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS. THE SERVICE RESPONDS TO A VARIETY OF ISSURES INCLUDING DEPRESSION, SUICIDE, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. WE PROVIDE BOTH SHORT-TERM IMMEDIATE HELP AND LONGER TERM REINTEGRATION SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENTS, TREATMENT PLANNING, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEDICATION MONITORING.
  3. $2.4 million spent. OUR HOUSING PROGRAMS ASSIST FAMILIES ACQUIRE THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AND SECURE SAFE, PERMANENT HOUSING. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS TO HELP FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM OF PURCHASING A HOME. THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM, WE OFFER NEW AND REHABILITATED HOMES TO BUYERS WHO QUALIFY.
  4. $1.7 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: EMERGENCY SERVICES, INCLUDING ENERGY ASSISTANCE, AND EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS TO RESOLVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS FIND EMPLOYMENT THROUGH TRAINING, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE. WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY ACTION FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LEARN HOW TO SAVE MONEY TO IMPROVE THEIR STANDARD OF LIVING. OUR FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A TAX RETURN PREPARATION SERVICE FOR QUALIFIED FAMILIES.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: EMERGENCY SERVICES, INCLUDING ENERGY ASSISTANCE, AND EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS TO RESOLVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS FIND EMPLOYMENT THROUGH TRAINING, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE. WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY ACTION FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LEARN HOW TO SAVE MONEY TO IMPROVE THEIR STANDARD OF LIVING. OUR FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A TAX RETURN PREPARATION SERVICE FOR QUALIFIED FAMILIES.

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 November 1981.

    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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