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Hosanna House Inc

EIN 25-1627718 · Wilkinsburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL EMPOWER FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO DISCOVER, ACKNOWLEDGE, AND DEVELOP THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, AND ECONOMICALLY.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 46%
Employees
98
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$248,317, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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, 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. $2.9 million spent. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - HOSANNA HOUSE'S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONSISTS OF AN EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING SERVICES. THE EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SERVES UP TO 125 CHILDREN AGES ONE THROUGH SIX. MOST OF THE CHILDREN SERVED COME FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND ARE DESIGNATED AS "AT-RISK" CHILDREN. HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS ARE MAINTAINED TO ENSURE THE CHILDREN RECEIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE EDUCATION TO HELP THEM SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY AND PREPARE THEM FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO GRADE SCHOOL. THE CENTER MAINTAINED ITS NATIONAL NAEYC ACCREDITATION AND PENNSYLVANIA STATE KEYSTONE 4 STARS RATING. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING SERVES SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN THROUGH AGE 13. PROGRAM COMPONENTS CONSIST OF EDUCATIONAL TOPICS, NUTRITION, CHARACTER BUILDING, SOCIAL SKILLS, FITNESS, RECREATION AND CAREER EXPLORATION.
  2. $1.5 million spent. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - HOSANNA HOUSE'S FACILITIES ARE COMMUNITY CENTERS THAT PROVIDE BUILDING SPACE FOR HOSANNA HOUSE'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AS WELL AS, BUILDING SPACE FOR ITS PARTNER TENANTS WHO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ALSO INCLUDES PROVIDING NEEDED COMMUNITY RENTAL SPACE FOR FAMILY, CHURCH, BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS AND VARIOUS SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. ANY RENTAL REVENUE RECEIVED IS USED TO OFFSET FACILITY-OPERATING COSTS.
  3. $528,657 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - HOSANNA HOUSE HAS ENGAGED IN ASSISTING LOCAL RESIDENTS WITH CAREER PLACEMENT. OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS DETERMINE THE TYPE OF CAREER THEY WOULD LIKE TO PURSUE, WRITE RESUMES, PREPARE FOR INTERVIEWS AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL POST HIRE SERVICES TO HELP CLIENTS MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. WE ARE ALSO HELPING TO CONVERT RENTERS TO OWNERS, ENABLING FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE THE COMFORTS AND GENERATIONAL FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP IN THE BOROUGH OF WILKINSBURG, SUPPORTING FAMILIESTHROUGH THE PURCHASE PROCESS AND IN THEIR INITIAL MONTHS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP.
  4. $471,237 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SUMMER CAMP, HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND YOUTH SERVICES:SUMMER CAMP - EACH SUMMER, HOSANNA HOUSE OFFERS THE COMMUNITY A NINE-WEEK DAY CAMP FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THROUGH AGE 13. THE CAMP IS HELD AT HOSANNA HOUSE'S 14-ACRE SHERWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER. THIS FACILITY PROVIDES URBAN CHILDREN WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. THE CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES AS SWIMMING, BASKETBALL, TENNIS, DECK HOCKEY, CRAFTS, DANCE AND DRAMA, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN AVIATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, NATURE AND CHARACTER BUILDING. IN ADDITION, THE CHILDREN ARE TAKEN ON FIELD TRIPS THAT ARE RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL. YOUTH SERVICES AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS ARE FOR CHILDREN AGES 14 THROUGH 18. OUR PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE TO DELIVER GENDER-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING THAT WILL HAVE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON AT-RISK YOUTH. THIS IS DONE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING THREE INTERVENTIONS: (1) BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM, SELF-CONFIDENCE, SOCIAL SKILLS, PROBLEM SOLVING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS; (2) PARTICIPATING IN GENDER-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES AND INTRAMURALS SPORTS; AND (3) CAREER EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 October 1990.

    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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