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Providence After School Allianceinc

EIN 26-0319193 · Providence, RI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDENCE AFTER SCHOOL ALLIANCE (PASA) HELPS CLOSE PERSISTENT OPPORTUNITY GAPS AMONG PROVIDENCE YOUTH BY SUPPORTING AND EXPANDING ACCESS TO AND ENGAGEMENT IN AN ECOSYSTEM OF HIGH-QUALITY OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
46
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$142,622, executive director (to 06/25)

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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (1)
  1. $1.6 million spent. PASA HELPS CLOSE PERSISTENT OPPORTUNITY GAPS AMONG PROVIDENCE YOUTH BY EXPANDING ACCESS TO AND ENGAGEMENT IN AN ECOSYSTEM OF HIGH-QUALITY OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS. OVER TWO DECADES, PASA HAS BUILT TWO EXPANDED LEARNING INITIATIVES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE, THE PROVIDENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY: THE AFTERZONE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND THE HUB FOR HIGH SCHOOL. BY WORKING IN TANDEM, THE AFTERZONE AND THE HUB HAVE HELPED OVER 17,000 YOUNG PEOPLE IN PROVIDENCE STAY ON TRACK TO GRADUATE AND ENGAGE IN THEIR OWN LEARNING WITH MULTIPLE AND DIVERSE LEARNING PATHWAYS FROM 6TH GRADE TO GRADUATION.AS A FREE, CITYWIDE, AFTER-SCHOOL NETWORK FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH, THE AFTERZONE PROVIDES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ACCESS TO A WIDE VARIETY OF ARTS, SPORTS AND STEM PROGRAMS THAT OFFER SELF-DRIVEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SKILLS, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THAT FEELS RELEVANT TO YOUTH, AND INCORPORATES YOUTH VOICE, CHOICE AND CAREER EXPLORATION. THE HUB BUILDS UPON THE AFTERZONE BY ENSURING THAT THE BENEFITS OF A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF ENRICHING AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES DON'T END WHEN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS LEAVE 8TH GRADE AND PROVIDES DEEPER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH. WITH A FOCUS ON COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, THE HUB'S ENRICHMENT AND CREDIT-BEARING PROGRAMS ENABLE YOUTH TO GAIN THE CRITICAL 21ST CENTURY SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE CLASSROOM, WORKPLACE, AND BROADER COMMUNITY. KEY TO ENSURING THAT YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FROM THE AFTERZONE AND HUB IS PASA'S COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. PASA OFFERS A YEARLONG CALENDAR OF FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO OVER 50 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDES ONGOING COACHING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH WORKERS. YOUTH OUTCOME ASSESSMENTS ADMINISTERED EACH YEAR ENABLE PASA TO MEASURE AND DOCUMENT PROGRESS IN OUR GRADUATE PROFILE SKILLS: PROBLEM SOLVING, PERSEVERANCE, COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK, AND ENGAGEMENT IN LEARNING.IN FY25, RESPONDENTS TO THE AFTERZONE PROGRAM SURVEY INDICATED THAT PARTICIPATION POSITIVELY IMPACTED THEM:80% SAID IT HELPED THEM FIND OUT WHAT THEY WERE GOOD AT AND WHAT THEY LIKED TO DO;83% SAID AFTERZONE HELPED THEM TO GET ALONG BETTER WITH FRIENDS;82% SAID AFTERZONE HELPED THEM MAKE NEW FRIENDS;82% SAID AFTERZONE HELPED THEM FEEL GOOD ABOUT THEMSELF; AND,72% SAID THE PROGRAM MADE THEM WANT TO COME TO SCHOOL MORE OFTEN.AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL, RESULTS FROM THE HUB SURVEY SHOWED:92% OF RESPONDENTS REPORTED INCREASED LEARNING INTEREST; 92% REPORTED A POSITIVE CHANGE IN CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS; AND, 78% REPORTED A POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR ACADEMIC MOTIVATION.ADDITIONAL HSA MEASURES (% RESPONDENTS WITH POSITIVE CHANGE):92% ACTION ORIENTATION92% RELATIONSHIP WITH PEERS89% EMPATHY89% REFLECTION84% ASSERTIVENESS75% PERSEVERANCE75% OPTIMISMPASA'S MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL MODELS AS WELL AS ITS QUALITY SYSTEM HAVE BEEN REPLICATED IN OVER 40 CITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY SUPPORTED BY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO INTERESTED CITIES. PASA KNOWS YOUTH WILL SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND MAKE MORE INFORMED CAREER AND COLLEGE CHOICES WHEN THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM THAT CAPTURES THEIR PASSIONS, IMAGINATIONS, AND TALENTS.

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 August 2007.

    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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