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Prince of Peace Center

EIN 25-1586148 · Farrell, PA

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

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

What it says it does

OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ECONOMIC, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THOSE NEEDING A HELPING HAND TO BUILD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. OUR SERVICES ARE COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, BUILDING COMMUNITY AND REDUCING POVERTY AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL RACES, FAITHS, AGES, AND BACKGROUNDS. OUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A THRIFT STORE, SOUP KITCHEN, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, FOOD PROGRAM, TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR SINGLE PARENTS WITH CHILDREN, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS IN HEALTH, FAMILY AND FINANCIAL MANAGMENT, AND COMPUTER BASICS.

Income
$720,604
Spending
$675,139
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
18
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$51,667, chief executive officer

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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 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 (5)
  1. $124,185 spent. AN EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED IN THE AREAS OF UTILITIES, RENT, MEDICAL, AND OTHER NECESSITIES THROUGH LIMITED MONETARY AMOUNTS PAID DIRECTLY TO VENDORS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO SPONSORS AN EDUCATIONAL SERVICE KNOWN AS "AWESOME" THAT PROVIDES A CASH PAYMENT OF UP TO $150 PER CLASS FOR ANY SCHOOL EXPENSE SELECTED BY STUDENTS AFTER COMPLETING COURSES THAT FOSTER HEALTH, NUTRITION, FINANCE, OR FAMILY MANAGEMENT SKILLS. PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO VENDORS CHOSEN BY THE CLIENT. APPROXIMATELY 614 PEOPLE WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM DURING 2024.
  2. $72,758 spent. THE "HOPE" (HELP AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT) ADVOCACY PROGRAM IS A PART OF THE CENTER'S FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES WHICH PROVIDES LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS WHO LIVE IN ESTABLISHED HOMES. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES BASIC LIFE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND FAMILY STABILITY THROUGH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS. INDIVIDUALS OR FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY ARE ELIGIBLE PROVIDING THEY ARE COMMITTED TO MAKING A CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES WHILE RESIDING IN MERCER COUNTY. THE "HOPE" PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 20 INDIVIDUALS DURING 2024.
  3. $81,129 spent. THE MISSION THRIFT STORE HAS BEEN A PART OF PRINCE OF PEACE CENTER SINCE ITS FOUNDING WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING ESSENTIALS TO ANYONE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITY AT A VERY LOW COST. ALL OF THE ITEMS FOR SALE IN THE STORE HAVE BEEN DONATED. THROUGH THE STORE, THE CENTER FULFILLS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THEIR MISSION: ALLOWING THE COMMUNITY ONE MORE OUTLET THROUGH WHICH ITS PEOPLE CAN HELP EACH OTHER. ANY MONEY MADE FROM STORE SALES GOES DIRECTLY INTO OTHER PRINCE OF PEACE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT FUNDING.
  4. $131,997 spent. OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS THE CENTER OFFERS ARE A WORKING WARDROBE PROGRAM, A SOUP KITCHEN, AN INITIATIVE FOR YOUNG FATHERS, AN INITIATIVE FOR YOUNG MOTHERS IN POVERTY, AND OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS.
  5. $80,433 spent. THE FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES MONTHLY BAGS OF FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ENROLLED IN THE CENTER'S PROGRAM. ENROLLMENT INCLUDES AN AVERAGE OF 215 HOUSEHOLDS NUMBERING 420 INDIVIDUALS. INCLUDED ARE 165 ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS SPREAD OVER NINE ELDERLY HOUSING LOCATIONS IN THE SHENANGO VALLEY. WHILE THE MAJORITY OF ENROLLEES ARE ABLE TO COME TO THE CENTER ON FOOD DAY, THE CENTER UTILIZES TWO PART-TIME STAFF MEMBERS AND A BOX TRUCK FOR MAKING DELIVERIES TO THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED, AS WELL AS A FULL TIME PERSON FOR HANDLING AND ACCOUNTING FOR FOOD BROUGHT FROM THE COMMUNITY FOOD WAREHOUSE BY OUR TRUCK FOR DISTRIBUTIONS. SALARIES, VEHICLE EXPENSE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS MAKE UP THE MAJORITY OF COSTS TO OPERATE THE PROGRAM.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 1946.

    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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