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Penn Northwest Development Corporation

EIN 25-1515795 · Hermitage, 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

WE ARE A CONDUIT AND CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY, WE EXIST TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY IN MERCER COUNTY. MORE FUNDAMENTALLY, WE ARE A MEMBERSHIP DRIVEN, NON-PROFIT MARKETING COMPANY, AND PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP TO ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND EXPAND BUSINESS IN THE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREA. AS A WHOLE, THE ORGANIZATION WILL STRIVE TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN THE AREAS OF MEMBERSHIP; CUSTOMER SERVICE; BUSINESS ATTRACTION, RETENTION AND EXPANSION; AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF KEY REGIONAL INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF MERCER COUNTY.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
11
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$144,663, executive director

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% 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 160% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 (2)
  1. $2.0 million spent. WE STRIVE TO: 1. ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES TO MERCER COUNTY THAT WILL MAKE CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN PROPERTY AND WILL CREATE REAL FAMILY-WAGE SUSTAINING JOBS.2. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL INDUSTRY TO GROW AND PROSPER3. TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE/SITES DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY THAT BETTER POSITION THE COUNTY TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT AND JOB CREATION.4. TO FOSTER A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS.5. TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE TO OUR MEMBERS AND VALUE IN EXCHANGE FOR THEIR MEMBERSHIP DUES.6. TO CONTROL COSTS AND EXPENSES7. TO GROW NEW FUNDING SOURCES TO INCREASE OPERATING FLEXIBILITY AND MAKE PNDC LESS DEPENDENT ON GOVERNMENT FUNDING SOURCES.8. TO MAXIMIZE CURRENT FUNDING SOURCES.9. TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE COMMUNICATION A FOUNDATIONAL CORE COMPETENCY.10. TO BECOME A MORE EFFECTIVE MARKETING COMPANY BY DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF A COMPREHENSIVE CORPORATE MARKETING PLAN.
  2. $94,606 spent. PENN-NORTHWET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PNDC) HAS CREATED THE SEEDLING PROGRAM TO TARGET THE MAJOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUE OF YOUNG TALENT LEAVING MERCER COUNTY AND THE NORTHWEST REGION OF PENNSYLVANIA. IN ORDER TO HELP CHANGE THAT NARRATIVE, PNDC AND ITS PARTNERS ARE DETERMINED TO PROVIDE CAREER AWARENESS OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR LOCAL 7TH-12TH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PROVIDING THEM WITH RESOURCES TO BEGIN THINKING ABOUT POTENTIAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA, LUNCH AND LEARN GATHERINGS, CAREER CLASSES, CAREER FAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, WE PLAN TO HELP INTRODUCE YOUNG STUDENTS TO FUTURE JOB OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS TO ACHIEVE THEM.

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 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 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 December 1985.

    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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