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Urban Impact Foundation

EIN 25-1752269 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CONDUCT VARIOUS PROGRAMS INTENDED TO TRANSFORM INNER CITY "AT RISK" YOUTH ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PITTSBURGH INTO SUCCESSFUL, CONTRIBUTING AND FUNCTIONABLE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

Income
$13.8 million
Spending
$7.4 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
16.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
183
Volunteers
474
Highest pay
$96,404, president/director

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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

    8 of 10 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 August 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 (8)
  1. $936,290 spent. ATHLETIC PROGRAMS CONSIST OF BASKETBALL, BASEBALL AND SOCCER LEAGUES, AND SPORTS CLINICS. THERE WERE OVER 1,000 PARTICIPANTS IN VARIOUS ATHLETIC PROGRAMS WHERE ALL EVENTS WERE CONDUCTED IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. THE YOUTH WERE SUPERVISED BY QUALIFIED ADULTS WHO PROVIDED MODELS AND COACHING ON HOW TO DEMONSTRATE SUPERIOR SOCIAL AND TEAM WORK SKILLS IN A COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT. THIS INCLUDES RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY, FOR OTHERS, FOR SELF AND THE PROPERTY THAT IS BEING USED. ALSO TAUGHT WAS A SENSE OF SELF WORTH WHILE DEVELOPING PHYSICAL SKILLS IN THE PROGRAMS.
  2. $1.2 million spent. EDUCATION AND SUMMER YOUTH CAMP PROGRAMS - SUMMER INTERNSHIPS, AN EIGHT WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 1-8, AND OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS. TYPICALLY THERE ARE BETWEEN 190 AND 250 PARTICIPANTS IN SUMMER DAY CAMP INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL INTERNS FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE GOAL, WHICH HAS BEEN CONSISTENTLY MAINTAINED OVER THE YEARS IS FOR 90% OR MORE STUDENTS TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE THEIR READING AND MATH PROFICIENCY MEASURED VIA ASSESSMENTS AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF CAMP. THERE ARE TYPICALLY 45 OR MORE INTERNS IN ADDITION TO PERMANENT STAFF THAT WORK WITH THE STUDENTS. A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FIELD TRIPS, CAMPING, HEALTHCARE SCREENING, VISION SCREENING, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND A VARIETY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES. THIS WAS IN ADDITION TO THE ACADEMIC REFRESHMENT FOR LITERATURE AND MATH. IN ADDITION, URBAN IMPACT OFFERS OTHER ACADEMIC SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING WEEKLY TUTORING AFTER SCHOOL, IN SCHOOL LITERACY SUPPORT, AND IN SCHOOL MATH SUPPORT. THE IN SCHOOL SERVICES ARE PERFORMED BY URBAN IMPACT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORKING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS TO HELP 324 NEEDY STUDENTS AND PROVIDE ONE ON ONE TUTORING AND HELP TO THE CLASSROOMS. THIS IS OFFERED AT OVER 5 PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE.
  3. $1.2 million spent. PERFORMING ARTS - FOR YOUTH FROM K TO 12TH GRADE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP THEIR MUSICAL, ARTISTIC, AND PERFORMING ABILITIES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED ADULTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE URBAN IMPACT CHOIR, CHILDREN'S CHOIR, PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY, URBAN IMPACT SINGERS, AND SHAKES, A SHAKESPEARIAN PERFORMING EXPERIENCE. THERE WERE 640 YOUTHS THAT PARTICIPATED IN ONE OR MORE OF THE PROGRAMS. THE CHOIR PERFORMED IN A NUMBER OF PUBLIC VENUES INCLUDING CHURCHES AND LIGHT UP NIGHT.
  4. $128,427 spent. PULPIT & COUNSELING
  5. $12,706 spent. FAMILY & MENTORING PROGRAMS
  6. $956,374 spent. LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
  7. $438,329 spent. CAREER PATH / DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS - THERE ARE TYPICALLY 75 TO 150 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING AND OF THOSE THAT ARE CORE SENIORS TYPICALLY 95% OR MORE GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AND 90% ARE SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED TO A CAREER.
  8. $269,814 spent. PUBLIC EVENTS AND SHOWS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 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 August 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 1995.

    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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