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North Hills Community Outreach Inc

EIN 25-1553057 · Allison Park, PA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH (NHCO) IS AN ORGANIZATION ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN CRISIS, HARDSHIP AND POVERTY IN 50 COMMUNITIES IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
38
Volunteers
784
Highest pay
$87,405, senior director of programs and services

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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 (4)
  1. $1.5 million spent. BASIC NEEDS - NHCO PROVIDED 23,066 SERVICES THAT ASSISTED 4,290 FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCED HARDSHIP, CRISIS, OR POVERTY. THE TOP TWO REASONS PEOPLE SOUGHT HELP AT NHCO THIS YEAR WERE FOR HUNGER AND GENERAL FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. 1548 FAMILIES RECEIVED FOOD FROM ONE OF THREE NHCO FOOD PANTRIES; INCLUDING PRODUCE HARVESTED FROM NHCO'S ORGANIC GARDEN; 329 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED UTILITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT SHUT OFFS OR RESTORE SERVICE AND 727 RECEIVED HELP WITH APPLYING FOR UTILITY GRANT PROGRAMS; 201 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED HOUSING ASSISTANCE INCLUDING RENT & SECURITY DEPOSIT. NHCO'S SHARING PROJECTS ARE COMMUNITY SHARING PROGRAMS, ITEMS ARE DONATED BY CARING INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS AND THEN DISTRIBUTED TO PEOPLE IN NEED: 162 FAMILIES RECEIVED UTILITY CREDITS THROUGH SHARING WINTER WARMTH; 516 CHILDREN RECEIVED A WINTER COAT; 607 FAMILIES RECEIVED A COMPLETE THANKSGIVING DINNER; 826 CHILDREN RECEIVED NEW TOYS, GAMES AND OTHER GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS; 787 CHILDREN RECEIVED NEW BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES; 433 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS; AND 430 FAMILIES RECEIVED SPRING CLEANING PRODUCTS.
  2. $353,853 spent. OLDER ADULTS - 418 OLDER ADULTS RECEIVED 3,521 VOLUNTEER CAREGIVING SERVICES INCLUDING ONE ON ONE RIDES, FRIENDLY VISITS, AND HOME SAFETY CHECKS. 139 OLDER ADULTS TOOK 8,711 RIDES ON NHCO'S FREE RIDES FOR SENIORS SHUTTLES.
  3. $511,421 spent. SELF-SUFFICIENCY - NHCO SELF-SUFFICIENCY ASSISTS HOUSEHOLDS TO STABILIZE OR MOVE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHEN READY. 23 HOUSEHOLDS ENROLLED IN CASE MANAGEMENT TO GET ASSIST TOWARDS SELF-DEFINED SELF-SUFFICIENCY GOALS; 122 PEOPLE RECEIVED TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE INCLUDING CAR REPAIRS, INSURANCE PAYMENTS, BUS PASSES, GAS CARDS, RIDE SHARING FEES AND AAA MEMBERSHIPS; 713 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED TAX PREPARATION SERVICES; 56 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A 30 MINUTE LEGAL CONSULTATION THROUGH NHCO'S ASK THE ATTORNEY PROGRAM AND 2 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A ONE YEAR LEGALSHIELD MEMBERSHIP; 15 ADULT STUDENTS RECEIVED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO CONTINUE THEIR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
  4. VOLUNTEER SERVICES - 784 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED SERVICE TO NEIGHBORS IN NEED.

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? Caution.

    Not 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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 October 1974.

    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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