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Pa Women Work an Affiliate of the National Network for Womens

EIN 25-1705976 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF PENNSYLVANIA WOMEN WORK IS TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO ADVANCE IN THEIR CAREERS AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH LIFE-CHANGING CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND MENTORSHIP.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
22
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$118,564, executive director

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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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. $1.8 million spent. PA WOMEN WORK PROVIDES NO-COST CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING, WORK-READINESS TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT CONNECTIONS, NETWORKING CONNECTIONS THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO PEOPLE FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. PARTICIPANTS BEGIN WITH A ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SESSION IN WHICH OUR CAREER COACHES HELP THEM DETERMINE A TAILORED SET OF PROGRAMS THAT WILL BEST ADDRESS THEIR UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND CAREER GOALS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER DETAILS. PA WOMEN WORK'S CORE PORTFOLIO OF PROGRAMS INCLUDE: NEW CHOICES - OUR FLAGSHIP JOB-READINESS CLASS. PARTICIPANTS LEARN INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES, CRITICAL JOB SEARCH SKILLS, AND HOW TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME. 3 CUPS OF COFFEE - A SHORT-TERM MENTORING PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS JOB SEEKERS WITH SKILLED VOLUNTEERS IN A SIMILAR FIELD TO GAIN INDUSTRY ADVICE AND STRENGTHEN THEIR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK. REWORK - AN EXTENSION OF NEW CHOICES DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR INCARCERATION. REWORK PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED ON-SITE AT PARTNER SITES. RISE - A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR WORK-AUTHORIZED IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES. RISE HELPS NEW AMERICANS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO OBTAINING MEANINGFUL AND FAMILY-SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER ONGOING CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS, WHICH INCLUDE: COMMUNICATING FOR SUCCESS - A WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO BUILD CRITICAL COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT SKILLS TRANSFERABLE TO ANY JOB. GRADUATES EARN AN INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATE TO ADD TO THEIR RESUME. EMPOWERMENT IN THE WORKPLACE - A NEW COURSE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC MOBILITY BY HELPING WOMEN BUILD THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT EMPOWER THEM TO CLIMB THE CAREER LADDER. CAREER KICKSTART- A ONE-DAY WORKSHOP, OFFERED PRIMARILY IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, THAT PROVIDES JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED IMMEDIATE AND SHORT-TERM SUPPORT IN LANDING A JOB. POWER UP CONNECTIONS - A "SPEED NETWORKING" EVENT CONNECTING JOB-SEEKING CLIENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM LOCAL CORPORATIONS AND TRAINING PROVIDERS. THIS EVENT IS OFFERED TWICE ANNUALLY AT PARTNER SITES AROUND THE REGION. MOCK IT 'TIL YOU ROCK IT- AN IN-PERSON EVENT WHICH ALLOWS CLIENTS TO PRACTICE CRITICAL INTERVIEW SKILLS WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND FEEDBACK.

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 July 2009.

    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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