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Lydias Place Inc

EIN 25-1657902 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE PROCESS OF RETURNING TO THE FAMILY UNIT AND MAINSTREAM SOCIETY FOLLOWING INCARCERATION OR INPATIENT TREATMENT CAN BE ONE OF THE MOST COMPLEX AND EMOTIONALLY CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF REINTEGRATION. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.

Income
$353,247
Spending
$439,904
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-68.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$350,000, 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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 377% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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 (1)
  1. $439,904 spent. LYDIA'S PLACE PROVIDES PROGRAMMING IN FOUR MAIN AREAS: FAMILY STRENGTHENING, MENTORING, HOUSING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. FAMILY STRENGTHENING: THE FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR PARENTS IN OUR CARE AS THEY SEEK TO REUNITE WITH THEIR CHILDREN. WE DELIVER EVIDENCE-BASED PARENT EDUCATION INTENDED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP HEALTHY PARENTING SKILLS AND TO IDENTIFY AND MANAGE THE EMOTIONAL TRIGGERS OF THEIR SUBSTANCE USE OR OTHER CRIMINAL BEHAVIORS. THROUGH VISITATION AND FAMILY FUN EVENTS, WE OFFER FAMILES A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE ATOMSPHERE WHERE THEY CAN LEARN HEALTHIER WAYS OF INTERACTING WITH EACH OTHER AND CREATE NEW, POSITIVE MEMORIES. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O. MENTORING: LYDIA'S PLACE PROVIDES ANOTHER LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE BUILDING TO FAMILY SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS WITH ITS MENTORING PROGRAM. THIS RESOURCE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES WHERE THOUGHTS, CONCERNS, AND EXPERIENCES IN REGARD TO THEIR REUNION WITH FAMILY MEMBERS CAN BE OPENLY SHARED IN A SAFE SETTING. OUR CARING MENTORS ENCOURAGE PARTICIPANTS TO TALK ABOUT THEIR IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS, BECOME MORE CONCIOUS OF THEIR HISTORY OF INCARCERATION OR ADDICTION, AND ESTABLISH AND REACH GOALS THEY HAVE SET FOR A HEALTHY, NEW FUTURE. HOUSING: LYDIA'S PLACE PROVIDES SIX MONTHS OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FUNDING BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, THROUGH A REFERAL PROCESS FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE. THIS INCLUDES ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN OBTAINING AND SECURING SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. A HOUSING COORDINATOR ALSO FACILITATES CONNECTIONS FOR MEN AND WOMEN IN RENEWAL, INC.'S PROGRAMS SUCH AS HELPFUL COMMUNITY RESOURCES, UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDERS OF FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED AND STRUCTURED SUPPORT TO UNEMPLOYED, UNDEREMPLOYED OR CURRENTLY EMPLOYED PERSONS. OUR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TEAM OFFERS CAREER ASSESSMENT, CAREER COUNSELING, INTERVIEW SKILLS TRAINING, COMPUTER TRAINING, RESUME WORKSHOPS, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, ON-SITE RECRUITMENT/ INTERVIEWS, JOB PLACEMENT, BUS LINE INFORMATION, GUEST SPEAKERS, DIRECT ACCESS TO OVR, COMPUTER AND PRINTER ACCESS, AND INFORMATION ON GETPAID AS WELL AS TRADE SCHOOLS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS. COUNTY REENTRANTS ARE GIVEN THE SAME OPPORTUNITY FROM OUR EMPLOYMENT AND OUTREACH FACILITATORS.

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? 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 March 1992.

    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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