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Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio

EIN 25-1407396 · Sharon, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A PUBLIC, NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO ATTRACT AND INVEST PERMANENT ENDOWMENT RESOURCES, WITH THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND EASTERN OHIO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHARITABLE INTENTIONS OF ITS DONORS WHO WISH TO LEAVE A LEGACY. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION, OUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WILL: (1) IDENTIFY AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN SERVICES, HISTORICAL, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES (2) HELP TO SHAPE RESPONSES TO COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP, COMMITMENT, AND COMPASSION AND (3) DEMONSTRATE ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES.

Income
$27.7 million
Spending
$15.9 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
52.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
13
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$167,102, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 52.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (4)
  1. $12.0 million spent. GRANTS TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS--THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES METHODS FOR DONORS TO MAKE GRANTS TO QUALIFIED CHARITIES BY ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS OR BY DESIGNATING A QUALIFIED CHARITY.
  2. $810,007 spent. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM--THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS MORE THAN 100 DIFFERENT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, WHICH ARE PRIMARILY AWARDED TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, INCLUDING LOAN FORGIVENESS.
  3. $431,461 spent. GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL NEEDS--THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO THOSE MOST IN NEED.
  4. $617,053 spent. SUPPORT FOR LOCAL SPECIAL EVENTS

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 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 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 December 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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