North Side Community Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS INTENDED TO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF LOW INCOME HOUSING AND OTHER FAMILIES IN NEED WHO RESIDE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Income
- $199,072
- Spending
- $143,922
- Reserves
- 22.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 22.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (9)
- $107,394 spent. SOCIAL SERVICES - AN INITIAL PROJECT OF THE ORGANIZATIONIS TO ASSESS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTS FOR SUCH SERVICES AS CHILD CARE, TRANSPORTATION, MENTALHEALTH, SENIOR SERVICES, IN HOME ASSISTANCE,DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ADDICTION, NUTRITION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. ONCE THE APPROPRIATE ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS IS COMPLETED, THE ORGANIZATION LOCATES AND IDENTIFIES EXISTING SERVICES PROVIDERS WHO CAN MEET THE IDENTIFIEDNEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INFORMATION CONCERNING THE THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS AND ASSIST RESIDENTS IN CONTACTING AND WORKING WITH THE APPROPRIATE THIRD PARTY ORGANIZATION TO SECURE THENEEDED SERVICES.
- SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING FOR YOUTH CAMPS - THEORGANIZATION WORKS WITH EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY YOUTH LIVING IN LOW INCOME AREAS OF THE NORTH SIDE OF PITTSBURGH TO ATTEND SLEEP AWAY OR LOCAL DAY CAMPS FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE ENRICHMENT. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH BOTH LOCAL DAY CAMPS AND SLEEP AWAY CAMPS TO DEVELOP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND/OR REDUCED RATE ATTENDANCE FEES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ENGAGES THIRD PARTY SPONSORS TO SPECIFICALLY ASSIST IN FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR THIS PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS OBJECTIVE CRITERIA TO IDENTIFY THOSE YOUTH WHOMAY BE ELIGIBLE TO BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.
- AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATIONCOMMENCED AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WHEREIN LOCAL HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS ARE RECRUITED TO TUTOR YOUNGER STUDENTSWHO MAY BE STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL WITH THEIR SCHOOL WORK FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF THE TUTOR AND STUDENT.
- SENIOR PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS AND PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO SENIORS INCLUDING PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, CRAFT PROJECTS AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED A PROGRAM TO CONNECT SENIORS WITH LOCAL YOUTH FOR THEIR MUTUAL BENEFIT.
- HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVES - THE ORGANIZATION ORGANIZES AND PARTNERS WITH THIRD PARTY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FAMILIES IN NEED WITH THANKSGIVING DINNERS, CHRISTMAS DINNERS AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS OBJECTIVE CRITERIA TO IDENTIFY THOSE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.
- SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS - THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROVIDE ADEQUATE PERSONAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SUCH AS BACK PACKS, NOTEBOOKS AND WRITING UTENSILS. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS OBJECTIVE CRITERIA TOIDENTIFY THOSE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.
- TRANSPORTATION - THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WITH LOCATING AND ARRANGING RELIABLE, LOW OR NO COST TRANSPORTATION FOR SHOPPING OR DOCTOR OR OTHER NECESSARY APPOINTMENTS.
- URBAN FARMING - THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED A PROGRAM FOCUSED ON CONVERTING BLIGHTED SPACES IN THE COMMUNITY INTO GREEN SPACES TO BEAUTIFY THE AREA WITH FLOWERS OR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE FARMS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS JOIN IN THE EFFORT TO BEAUTIFY THE COMMUNITY AND/OR LEARN NEW SKILLS BYFARMING THE RECLAIMED URBAN LOTS. THE ORGANIZATION DONATES THE GROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED, TO ITS FOOD STORE OR TO COMMUNITY FOOD BANKS. THE ORGANIZATION INTENDS TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, SUCH AS GROW PITTSBURGH, TO ESTABLISH AND EXPAND THEABOVE IDENTIFIED ACTIVITIES.
- FREE STORE (FOOD BANK)- THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED A "STORE" ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA AND TO PARTNER WITH FOOD RETAILERS TO SECURE DONATIONS OF FOOD ITEMS WITH NEARING EXPIRATION DATES TO DISTRIBUTE AT NO OR LOW COST TO FAMILIES IN NEED. ALSO ARRANGE TO ACCEPT FOOD DONATIONS AND DURABLE GOOD DONATIONS FROM THIRD PARTIES OR CHARITABLE ENTITIES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS OBJECTIVE CRITERIA TO IDENTIFY THOSE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM. SOMEINDIVIDUALS MAY QUALIFY FOR FREE GOODS WHILE OTHERS MAY BE ASKED TO PAY MINIMAL SUMS (PENNIES ON THE DOLLAR). BY PROVIDING OBJECTIVE CRITERIA, THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE ABLE TO ASSIST THOSE FAMILIES MOST IN NEED, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING A SERVICE AND UPHOLD THE DIGNITY OF THOSE PERSONSWHO MAY NEED A HELPING HAND BUT WHO ARE ABLE (AND WANT TO) MAINTAIN THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES TO THE EXTENT THEY ARE ABLE.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 May 2019.
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 October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: North Shore Community Services Inc (Westbury, NY), EIN 23-7273200. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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