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Schenley Heights Community Devlopme Nt Program

EIN 25-1769982 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH CHILDREN 3-18 DURING AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER HOURS FOR THE SCHENLEY HEIGHTS AND PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY.

Income
$693,005
Spending
$679,118
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
18
Volunteers
10

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 6 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $436,758 spent. THE AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORIAL AND ENRICHMNET PROGRAM A STEP. A STEP WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE QUALITY EXPEREINCES DURING THE NON SCHOOL HOURS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDERN, KINDERGARDEN THROUGH EIGHT GRADE. THE INEXPENSIVE SERVICES PROVIDE A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ENRICHMENT MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 2:00PM UNTIL 6:00PM. STAFF MEMBERS INCLUDE CERTIFIED TEACHERS, RETIRED TEACHERS, ADULT TUTORS, COLLEGE STUDENT, AND HIGH SCHOOL TUTORS. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE SITE IS PROVIDED WITH SNACK UPON ARRIVAL. A STEP HAS A WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SCHOOLS IN THE HILL DISTRICT AND IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH MEANINGFUL, AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE IN EFFORT TO KEEP CHILDREN FROM PARTICIPATING IN DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS THAT CAN TEMP THEM WHEN SUPERVISION IS MISSING OR MINIMAL.
  2. $62,000 spent. THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ENRICHING SAFE LEARNIGN EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTHS FROM VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS OF PITTSBURGH. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVOLVED IN MYRIAD OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ACADEMIC CLASSES, SERVICE PROJECTS, BUSINESS VENTURES, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, AND FIELD TRIPS THAT PROMOTE LEARNING AND POSITIVE INTERACTION WITH PEERS DURING SUMMER MONTHS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on January 15, 2026 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2026.

    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? Worth knowing.

    Recognized by the IRS in June 2026. It is too new to have a track record.

    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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