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Msc Foundation

EIN 46-0639843 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE MARCELLUS SHALE COALITION.

Income
$31,878
Spending
$8,931
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$454,693, ceo

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $8,931 spent. THE MSC FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MARCELLUS AND OTHER GEOLOGICAL SHALE FORMATIONS AND THE PRODUCTION OF NATURAL GAS FROM SHALE. ITS EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HAVE INCLUDED AND/OR WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:- LEARN ABOUT SHALE: THE PUBLIC CAMPAIGN PROVIDED INFORMATION REGARDING THE MARCELLUS SHALE AND PRODUCTION OF NATURAL GAS FROM SHALE. THE CAMPAIGN ALSO PROVIDED A FORUM FOR THE PUBLIC TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT SHALE DEVELOPMENT IN RESPONSE TO EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE.- EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS REGARDING SHALE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND HIGHLIGHTS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)- SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR STUDENTS STUDYING IN THE ENERGY FIELD.- FUNDED THE ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY OF MARCELLUS SHALE DEVELOPMENT UPON WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA WHERE ACTIVITY RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MARCELLUS SHALE IS CONCENTRATED.- FUNDED CONSERVATION TREE PLANTING, ENVIROTHON, TRAILS, AND FARM SHOW PROGRAMS.- FUNDED THANK YOU LUNCHES FOR PANDEMIC HEALTHCARE WORKERS.- FUNDING PROVIDED TO DOLLAR ENERGY FUNDS, MAKE-A-WISH PROGRAMS, HUNTERS SHARING THE HARVEST AND FOOD BANK 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Ab Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 27-5278038. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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