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Full Potential Project

EIN 83-4345060 · Rostraver Twp, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair64 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF COMMUNITY LIFE AND THE QUALITY OF THE PERSONAL LIVES OF PERSONS AND FAMILIES IN AND AROUND THE MON-VALLEY AREA BY PROVIDING CARE SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES NECESSARY, AND IN UNIQUE WAYS, TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$325,402
Spending
$274,938
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 66%
Employees
15

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $18,988 spent. THE FULL POTENTIAL PROJECT PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TO ENHANCE STUDENT LITERACY BY OFFERING ON SITE TUTORING AND READING COACHING. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING LOCAL SCHOOLS, THE FULL POTENTIAL PROJECT ALSO OPERATES A HOMESCHOOL CO-OP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES AND THE SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM REACHED OVER 19 STUDENTS THROUGH THE ASSISTANCE OF 10 VOLUNTEERS IN 2024.
  2. $3,290 spent. THE FULL POTENTIAL PROJECT LAUNCHED A LIFE SKILL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR UNDERRESOURCED INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO TEACH SKILLS SUCH AS COOKING, SEWING, BASIC HOME REPAIRS, ETC. THE PROGRAM HAS INCREASED ITS STAFF WHICH MEETS WEEKLY WITH AN AVERAGE OF 15 ADULTS IN ATTENDANCE.
  3. $250,102 spent. THE FULL POTENTIAL PROJECT OPERATES A COFFEE SHOP WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION'S FACILITY. THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ACTIVITY IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND RELAXING ENVIRONMENT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHOSE STUDENTS ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. THE COFFEE SHOP HOSTS SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ENHANCE LITERACY, CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND WEEKLY MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FOR MEN.
  4. THE FULL POTENTIAL PROJECT OPERATES A COFFEE SHOP WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION'S FACILITY. THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ACTIVITY IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND RELAXING ENVIRONMENT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHOSE STUDENTS ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. THE COFFEE SHOP HOSTS SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ENHANCE LITERACY, CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND WEEKLY MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FOR MEN.

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 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 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 February 2022.

    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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