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Community Family Advocates Inc

EIN 25-1892176 · Pittsurgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT AND EDUCATE FUNDERS, CONSUMERS, FAMILIES, SOCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ABOUT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES AND SUPPORTS AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$5.3 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
106

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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 December 31, 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 (6)
  1. $1.5 million spent. The Early Learning Resource Center initiative consolidated the work of Child Care Works Agencies and Regional Keys to create an enhanced resource and referral system for communities seeking early learning services and supports. CFA has a contract with Allegheny County Office of Community Services to provide personnel with specialized experience in childcare programs to assist in the questions, eligibility and resources for childcare subsidies. CFA partners with The Allegheny County Department of Human Services and Trying Together to support this initiative in Allegheny County (Region 5). During 2024-25, the ELRC enrolled 14,138 children with average monthly enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 10,500 students or approximately 6500 families per month.
  2. $1.2 million spent. BH Fellows Program - Allegheny County engaged CFA to assist in implementing this groundbreaking program to develop and retain social services professionals in the field by assisting with the payoff of student loan debt. Working in collaboration with the Jewish Healthcare Foundation and Allegheny County, CFA plays a pivotal role in the loan review process and ensures the programs standards align with reinvestment requirements. The organization handles transcript verification, reviews loan documentation, tracks employment and training participation, and manages the disbursement of loan repayments. Originally conceived to deliver services to 5 cohorts through 2026 the program has been approved for 10 cohorts through 2028, 8 of which have been enrolled (156 participants). The first cohort (23 professionals) has completed the program achieving repayment of nearly $925,000 in student loan debt.
  3. $1.1 million spent. Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) Support - CFA has a contract with Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health to provide personnel with specialized experience in behavioral health programs to assist in the design, development and implementation of programs established to address the needs of disadvantaged populations by improving outreach, access and delivery of services.
  4. $591,252 spent. The Winter Shelter Program expanded the role of Community Family Advocates under a contract with Allegheny County from providing crisis staffing for services to homeless individuals during severe winter weather to include providing a safe and secure facility with the capacity to provide meals and a place to stay the night through the winter months of November through April. CFA served an average of over 100 homeless clients/night for the duration of the Winter Shelters operation, providing in addition to shelter, both dinner and a take away breakfast as well as transportation to and from the facility.
  5. $247,201 spent. ACTES Program: This program supports clients in becoming employable through a combination of stipends and temporary employment. CFA oversees the employment of participants for six months, working with providers to ensure clear expectations. The organization developed an employee handbook for this initiative and actively interacts with participants to address any questions related to employment or stipends.
  6. $149,270 spent. County CYS Programs - CFA provides the system and back office support structure to facilitate the acquisition and distribution of resources to CYF families in need and eligible for benefits and to do so in a compliant and accountable manner. More recently CFA has provided personnel with specialized experience in behavioral health programs to assist in the design, development and implementation of programs established to address the needs of disadvantaged populations by improving outreach, access and delivery of services.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? 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 December 2024.

    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 May 2002.

    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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