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Auberle

EIN 25-1712316 · Mckeesport, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SINCE 1952, AUBERLE HAS BEEN ABLE TO HELP THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING CARE, FOSTER CARE, EMERGENCY SHELTER, IN-HOME INTERVENTION, EDUCATIONAL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT.

Income
$19.5 million
Spending
$19.4 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
443
Volunteers
46
Highest pay
$233,340, coo & curren

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% 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 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 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 (5)
  1. $4.0 million spent. 412 YOUTH ZONE - THE 412 YOUTH ZONE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR ANY ALLEGHENY COUNTY YOUTH AGES 16-23 THAT ARE IN FOSTER CARE, WERE PREVIOUSLY IN FOSTER CARE OR ARE HOMELESS. PROGRAMMING IS COMPREHENSIVE AND PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
  2. $3.6 million spent. FOSTER CARE - THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SECURE HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO CANNOT LIVE WITH THEIR BIRTH FAMILIES CURRENTLY. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS FAMILY REUNIFICATION OR PERMANENCY PLANNING WITH AN ALTERNATIVE FAMILY SETTING OR ADOPTION. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE OPTION OF EMERGENCY FOSTER/SHELTER CARE BEDS, AS NEEDED. SERVICES ARE TARGETED TO YOUTH AGES 0-21 REFERRED BY COUNTY CHILD PROTECTION.
  3. $4.2 million spent. RAPID REHOUSING - PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCE COORDINATION TO ENABLE YOUNG ADULTS TO GET OFF THE STREET AND INTO A HOME.
  4. $6.8 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE O
  5. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: HOMEBUILDERS- THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SERVE FAMILIES IN IMMINENT DANGER OF HAVING A YOUTH PLACED OUTSIDE OF THE HOME. IT IS AN INTENSIVE FAMILY INTERVENTION PROGRAM AND TYPICALLY PROVIDES SERVICES FOR 28-35 DAYS FOCUSED ON STABILIZING THE FAMILY IN CRISES AND PRESERVING THE FAMILY UNIT. BOTH CONCRETE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE PROVIDED. THE PRIMARY GOAL IS TO PREVENT OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENTS AND ENHANCE PARENTING SKILLS. THE PROGRAM ACCEPTS REFERRALS 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. SERVICES ARE TARGETED TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 0-17 AT RISK OF PLACEMENT REFERRED BY ALLEGHENY COUNTY CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER - PROVIDES "HOUSING FIRST" SHELTER TO PARENTS WITH CHILDREN. FAMILIES ARE TRANSITIONED AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. STOP NOW AND PLAN (SNAP) - TREATS CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES 6-11 WHO DEMONSTRATE EXTERNALIZING BEHAVIORS (AGGRESSION, LYING, STEALING, ETC.) OR WHOSE BEHAVIOR DEMONSTRATES IMPULSE CONTROL ISSUES. TREATMENT FOCUSES ON TEACHING ANGER/IMPULSE CONTROL AND EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. IT ALSO TEACHES THE PARENT, CARETAKER AND OTHERS, SUCH AS TEACHERS, SIMILAR STRATEGIES, SO THEY CAN REINFORCE THE CHILD'S POSITIVE BEHAVIOR AND USE THE SNAP TECHNIQUES. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: THE EMPLOYMENT INSTITUTE - PROVIDES WORK READINESS TRAINING, SOFT SKILL DEVELOPMENT, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS AND JOB TRAINING, VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, EDUCATION AND TUTORING, CAREER EXPOSURE, JOB SEARCH SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE IN THE REGION AGED 16 AND OLDER. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES, FAMILY AND GROUP THERAPY FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS.

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 November 6, 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 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 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 November 4, 2026.

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