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Community Alternatives Inc

EIN 25-1591718 · New Castle, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE SOCIAL SERVICES.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$5.1 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
93
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$80,000, president and 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

Fair: 51 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% 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

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $3.7 million spent. WRAPAROUND SERVICES: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES THROUGHOUT WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. TREATMENT STAFF MEMBERS WORK WITH THE FAMILY AND THE TREATMENT TEAM IN ORDER TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUALIZED AND CREATIVE INTERVENTIONS WHICH CAPITALIZE ON THE FAMILY'S STRENGTHS AND ENHANCE THEIR ACCESS TO NATURAL SUPPORTS. SERVICE IS PROVIDED ACCORDING TO CASSP PRINCIPLES AND IS FAMILY FOCUSED AND STRENGTH BASED. THE PROGRAM OFFERS THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT STAFF, MOBILE THERAPY AND / OR BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST CONSULTANT SERVICES.
  2. $832,075 spent. OUTPATIENT CLINIC: EXPERIENCED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS. A WIDE RANGE OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES ARE OFFERED INCLUDING ANGER MANAGEMENT TRAINING, EFFECTIVE PARENTING, MARITAL COUNSELING, GAMBLING ADDICTION SERVICES, AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES.
  3. $401,696 spent. IN-HOME SERVICES: A FAMILY AND COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING PROGRAM THAT FOSTERS A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A SUPPORTIVE ADULT ADVOCATE AND A CHILD OR ADOLESCENT. THE INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PROMOTING POSITIVE FAMILY INTERACTION, EDUCATIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND POSITIVE PEER INTERACTION. THE PROGRAM OFFERS AN ELECTRONIC MONITORING / HOUSE ARREST COMPONENT TO THOSE YOUTH NEEDING A MORE INTENSIVE INTERVENTION AND WHO ARE COURT INVOLVED.
  4. $119,746 spent. PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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