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Evolve Coaching

EIN 47-2552304 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDING SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND THE ARTS.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
28
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$69,938, executive di

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

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    18 of 19 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 December 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 (5)
  1. $561,856 spent. COLLEGE COACHING - EVOLVE SUPPORTED 166 INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO HELP COLLEGE STUDENTS BUILD SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENCE AS THEY TRANSITION TO COLLEGE AND/OR COMPLETE THEIR COLLEGE PROGRAMS. COLLEGE COACHING OFFERS THE FOLLOWING: PSYCHOEDUCATION, PEER SOCIAL GROUP SESSIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY, INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT WITH ORGANIZATION, COMMUNICATION, AND SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND ONE'S FUTURE CAREER.
  2. $459,299 spent. EMPLOYMENT COACHING - 186 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED IN GAINING SKILLS TO HELP THEM BECOME WORK-READY. FIRST-TIME WORK EXPERIENCES, JOB SHADOWS, AND PAID TEMPORARY WORK ARE OFFERED TO OUR YOUNGEST CLIENTS, OR THOSE WITH LIMITED WORK EXPERIENCE. SUPPORT WITH FINDING LONGTIME WORK AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT ONCE IT IS ACQUIRED IS OFFERED TO LONG-TERM JOB-SEEKERS. COACHES SUPPORTED CLIENTS TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF INTEREST, CREATE RESUMES, AND BUILD SOFT SKILLS INCLUDING SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS. CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES LEARNED ABOUT THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS TO WORK AND HOW TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS.
  3. $266,343 spent. ARTS PROGRAMMING - 60 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN A VARIETY OF ARTS PROGRAMS INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, GALLERY EXHIBITIONS, AND EVOLVE'S SUMMER ARTS AND MEDIA ACADEMY: FUTURE CAMP. EVOLVE'S ARTS PROGRAMS ARE THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES CREATIVELY WHILE ALSO PREPARING FOR THE WORLD OF WORK AS THEY PARTICIPATE IN PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COLLABORATION, CRITICAL THINKING, AND SELF-ADVOCACY. A FILM APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM OFFERS PAID WORK OPPORTUNITIES CREATING ACCESSIBLE VIDEO CONTENT TO YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERING THE WORKFORCE.
  4. $55,172 spent. TRAININGS & CONSULTATION - EVOLVE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO EMPLOYERS, UNIVERSITIES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OFFERING A WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  5. TRAININGS & CONSULTATION - EVOLVE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO EMPLOYERS, UNIVERSITIES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OFFERING A WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 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 January 2015.

    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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