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Will Allen Foundation

EIN 47-2025476 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak32 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE WILL ALLEN FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES IN AN EFFORT TO INSTILL HOPE, REMOVE BARRIERS, PROMOTE EDUCATION, ADVOCATE CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, AND CHANGE LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$291,706
Spending
$672,626
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
100

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 32 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 131% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 64% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 40 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 (2)
  1. $378,928 spent. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED TO ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL KIDS, PROVIDING STEM/ROBOTICS, HEALTHY LIVING AND WELLNESS, SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. ROBOTICS PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH VEX AND CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM. WE PROVIDE CAREER PATHWAYS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. SUMMER PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8. THE PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED IN THE CLAIRTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEIGHBORHOOD ACADEMY, AND BRENTWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT. EXPENSES INCLUDE ROBOTICS KIT EQUIPMENT, MEALS FOR STUDENTS, FIELD TRIPS, STIPENDS FOR ROBOTICS CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER MATERIALS. EXPENSES ALSO INCLUDE OUTSIDE CONTRACTED SERVICES.
  2. $39,798 spent. THE WILL ALLEN FOUNDATION PROVIDES OUTREACH PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME AND OFTEN SINGLE-PARENT FAMILIES DURING THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL AND HOLIDAY SEASONS. DURING THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROJECT, SUPPLIES ARE OFFERED TO ALL CLAIRTON STUDENTS. WE ALSO PROVIDE A SMALLER NUMBER OF SUPPLIES TO IMANI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. THE HOLIDAY GIVING PROGRAM SUPPORTS 60 FAMILIES AND 250 INDIVIDUAL FAMILY MEMBERS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 November 6, 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? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 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 November 4, 2026.

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