Jefferson Regional Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY JEFFERSON HOSPITAL THROUGH ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN RESEARCH AND GRANTMAKING. THERE ARE THREE GRANTMAKING PRIORITIES FOCUSED ON THE MISSION WHICH ARE (1) HEALTH & WELLNESS; (2) EDUCATION, WORKFORCE, & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; AND (3) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & POLICY WORK. ALL COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS ARE FOCUSED ON MITIGATING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH.
- Income
- $8.4 million
- Spending
- $4.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 100%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $212,412, chief executive officer
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 110% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs.
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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2520 of 20 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $2.2 million spent. IN SUPPORT OF THE RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEED OF HEALTH & WELLNESS:- ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, FEMININE HYGEINE PRODUCTS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES INCREASE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY OFFERING FREE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN THE JEFFERSON AREA'S 10 PUBLIC LIBRARIES VIA A WALL-MOUNTED DISPENSER IN EACH RESTROOM AND ADDING "PERIOD KITS" FOR YOUNG LIBRARY PATRONS WHICH INCLUDE FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND INFORMATIONAL LITERATURE ABOUT PERIOD HEALTH.- ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK/JEFFERSON HOSPITAL, MOVING THE NEEDLE JEFFERSON ADDRESS HEALTH INEQUITIES BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR UNDER RESOURCED POPULATIONS IN CLAIRTON, DUQUESNE, AND MCKEESPORT. RESIDENTS IN THESE TARGETED COMMUNITIES ARE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE LIKELY TO SUFFER FROM CANCER, DIABETES, AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS, HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN FOR THE MON VALLEY INCREASE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND HOME SAFETY BY PROVIDING DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO JEFFERSON INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCE A FIRE AND CONTINUE PROGRAMMING TO REDUCE INJURY AND DEATH FROM FIRES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS.- ATTACK THEATRE INCORPORATED, CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR YOUTH WELLNESSSUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR DUQUESNE K-5 STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS/CURRICULUM PROVIDERS THROUGH MOVEMENT AND DANCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DUQUESNE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.BALDWIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE, CRITICAL AIRWAY MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGYIMPROVE AIRWAY MANAGEMENT IN RESIDENTS LIVING IN JEFFERSON COMMUNITIES EXPERIENCING RESPIRATORY DISTRESS OR CARDIAC ARREST BY PURCHASING NEW VIDEO LARYNGOSCOPES. BALDWIN EMS TRANSPORTS AN ESTIMATED 6,000 PATIENTS ANNUALLY TO JEFFERSON HOSPITAL.- BALDWIN-WHITEHALL EDUCATION FOUNDATION, THE PURPLE PANTRY AT BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOLINCREASE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF BALDWIN-WHITEHALL SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY AND A LACK OF BASIC NEEDS BY OFFERING FOOD, HYGIENE SUPPLIES, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS ITEMS THROUGH A DISCREET, SCHOOL BASED AND OPERATED PANTRY.- BHUTANESE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURGH, SUSTAINING HOLISTIC IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE COMMUNITY HEALTHPROVISION OF OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE DELIVERY OF RESOURCES THAT FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING HEALTH AND WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL BHUTANESE COMMUNITY BY BUILDING AND RETAINING STAFF CAPACITY AND MOVING FORWARD WITH A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS.- CASA SAN JOSE, BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTINCREASE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF LATINO INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES LIVING IN THE JEFFERSON FOOTPRINT BY CONTINUING EXISTING SERVICES INCLUDING SERVICE COORDINATION, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, POLICY/ADVOCACY, MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS.- CHRISTIAN IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY CENTER, LEGAL AID FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEESPROVIDE LEGAL AID FOR 50 IMMIGRANT AND/OR REFUGEE FAMILIES TO ACCESS THE NECESSARY RESOURCES (CONSULTATIONS, REPRESENTATION IN FAMILY-BASED PETITIONS, GREEN CARD APPLICATIONS, WORK AUTHORIZATIONS, NATURALIZATION) TO IMPROVE LONG-TERM HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.- CITY OF CLAIRTON, PROVIDING SAFETY IN INCLEMENT WEATHERINCREASE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR RESIDENTS IN CLAIRTON AND NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES BY PURCHASING SUPPLIES TO CREATE A WARMING AND COOLING STATION FOR USE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.- CLOVERLEAF AREA ECUMENICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY WITH CHOICEINCREASE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY SUPPORTING FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND THE PURCHASE OF GROCERY GIFT CARDS WHICH PROVIDE CHOICE AND DIGNITY TO NEIGHBORS IN PLEASANT HILLS, JEFFERSON HILLS, BALDWIN, WHITEHALL, SOUTH PARK, AND WEST MIFFLIN.- DIVINE RESTORATION OUTREACH MINISTRIES, ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITYINCREASE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY SUPPORTING ONGOING EFFORTS TO SUPPLY HEALTHY NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO RESIDENTS OF DUQUESNE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH WEEKLY FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTIONS, BI-WEEKLY FOOD DELIVERIES TO OLDER ADULTS, MONTHLY HOT MEALS FOR FAMILIES, AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION THROUGH DUQUESNE SCHOOL DISTRICT.- FILIPINO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PITTSBURGH, ROOTS OF WELLNESS: FILIPINO AND FILIPINO AMERICAN HEALTHPROVIDE A COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM DESIGNED TO UPLIFT THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF FILIPINO RESIDENTS THROUGH CULTURALLY RELEVANT, COMMUNITY-CENTERED HEALTH EDUCATION, SCREENINGS, AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM WELLNESS ACROSS GENERATIONS.25 OTHER GRANTS AND PROGRAMS TOTALING $1,748,000.
- $1.2 million spent. IN SUPPORT OF THE RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEED OF EDUCATION, WORKFORCE, & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: - ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK/JEFFERSON HOSPITAL, TALENT ATTRACTION PROGRAMSUPPORT A UNIQUE WORK-STUDY PROGRAM WHICH AIMS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DIVERSE CANDIDATES FOR COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT AT AHN JEFFERSON HOSPITAL AND REMOVE IDENTIFIED BARRIERS TO SUCCESS ACROSS VARIOUS ALLIED HEALTH FIELDS. - ANNA MIDDLETON WAITE LEARNING CENTER, DIGITAL EQUITY FOR OLDER ADULTSPROVIDE OLDER ADULTS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO ENGAGE IN THE DIGITAL WORLD BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, PERSONAL COMPUTERS, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.- BEST OF THE BATCH FOUNDATION, SUPPORTING OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMINGTHROUGH GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, STRENGTHEN BEST OF THE BATCH'S ABILITY TO PROVIDE QUALITY OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS TO HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE JEFFERSON FOOTPRINT.- DRESS FOR SUCCESS PITTSBURGH, MOBILE SERVICES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EVENTSINCREASE THE CONFIDENCE AND CAPACITY OF 900 LOCAL FEMALE RESIDENTS ANNUALLY PREPARING TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE BY PROVIDING EACH WOMAN WITH APPROPRIATE INTERVIEW CLOTHING, UNIFORM ITEMS, AND CAREER SUPPORT DELIVERED THROUGH A MOBILE BOUTIQUE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JEFFERSON AREA ORGANIZATIONS.- FOUNDATION OF HOPE, YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAMPROVIDE SUPPORT TO EDUCATE AND EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE INTERACTED WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM WITH THE RESOURCES, SUPPORT, AND PERSONAL TOOLS NECESSARY TO MAKE SAFE, HEALTHY, INFORMED, LIFE-AFFIRMING CHOICES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CLAIRTON AND MCKEESPORT SCHOOL DISTRICTS.- LITERACY PITTSBURGH, BRIDGING THE GAP FROM LEARNING TO EARNINGFOSTER A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS FOR JEFFERSON ADULT LEARNERS BY EXPANDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH CAREER PATHWAYS IN CONSTRUCTION AND HEALTHCARE, IMPROVING EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR CARETAKERS AND THEIR CHILDREN, AND IMPARTING VITAL DIGITAL SKILLS.MAPLE UNIFIED STUDENT ACADEMY, INC., EARLY LEARNING AND CAPACITY-BUILDINGEXPAND CAPACITY FOR ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH AND SUPPORT CONSISTENT, HIGH-QUALITY, LOW-COST PRESCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING FOR OVER 100 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IN MUNHALL, HOMESTEAD, WEST HOMESTEAD, MCKEESPORT, AND WEST MIFFLIN.PENNSYLVANIA WOMEN WORK, RISE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR IMMIGRANTSPREPARE WORK-AUTHORIZED NEW AMERICANS RESIDING IN JEFFERSON COMMUNITIES FOR LIFE-SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTION, INDIVIDUALIZED COUNSELING, MENTORSHIP, AND SHORT-TERM TRAINING.8 OTHER GRANTS AND PROGRAMS TOTALLING $640,000
- $30,000 spent. IN SUPPORT OF THE RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEED IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & POLICY WORK- PITTSBURGHERS FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT, GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING FOR PUBLIC TRANSITASSIST JEFFERSON RESIDENTS IN ACCESSING CRITICAL HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND FOOD SITES BY ORGANIZING TRANSIT RIDERS AND WORKERS TO DEVELOP AND ADVOCATE FOR TRANSIT FUNDING SOLUTIONS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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