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Greater Valley Community Services Inc

EIN 27-1078786 · Braddock, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRENGTHEN AND EDUCATE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH COLLABORATION AND RESOURCES WHILE PROMOTING SAFETY, GROWTH AND A STRONG COMMUNITY. OBJECTIVES ARE TO ADVOCATE, EDUCATE, PARTNER WITH, BE INNOVATIVE, AND BUILD SKILLS.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
48
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$123,410, executive director

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (4)
  1. $1.2 million spent. STOP GUN VIOLENCE PROGRAMS - GREATER VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INCS VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS CURE AND ACTES ARE PROGRAMS TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. CURE - DETECT & INTERRUPT POTENTIALLY VIOLENT CONFLICTS, IDENTIFY & TREAT HIGHEST RISK, MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY TO CHANGE NORMS. ACHIEVING CHANGE THROUGH EMPLOYMENT - ACTES IS A 12-MONTH PAID VIOLENCE PREVENTION/TRANSITIONAL JOB PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP MEMBERS AT THE HIGHEST RISK OF OUR COMMUNITY.
  2. $816,866 spent. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES - GREATER VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES HAS DEVELOPED SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS AFFORDING COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT (S.P.A.C.E.)TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES TO OUR SERVICES. THERE ARE THREE AREAS OF CONCENTRATION WHICH INCLUDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPACE, EDUCATION SPACE AND FAMILY SPACE. THE GOAL OF EACH SPACE IS TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES AND INSTILL WHOLENESS IN OUR YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND COMMUMITY WITH SPACE TO GROW.
  3. $382,906 spent. FOSTER CARE SERVICES - PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH TEMPORARY PLACEMENT IN A FAMILY ENVIORNMENT UNTIL THEY ARE ABLE TO REUNITE WITH THEIR BIRTH FAMILY OR A PERMANENT PLACEMENT IS LOCATED.
  4. $178,689 spent. IN-HOME CRISES PROGRAM - IMPLEMENTS RESOURCEFUL STRATEGIES AND METHODS THAT ASSIST THE CHILD/ADOLESCENT AND THEIR FAMILY IN DEVELOPING THE NECESSARY SKILLS THAT ALLOW THEM TO FUNCTION IN THEIR HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 July 2014.

    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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