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Gift of Mary

EIN 87-4128169 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GIFT OF MARY IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO AT-RISK AND HOMELESS WOMEN IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.

Income
$616,220
Spending
$593,021
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
15.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
10
Volunteers
30

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 985% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    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 December 31, 2024, 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. $226,412 spent. HOMELESS SHELTER / TEMPORARY HOUSING SOLUTIONS ONCE COMPLETED, GIFT OF MARY WILL PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER AT ITS PRIMARY LOCATION FOR UP TO EIGHTEEN WOMEN EXPERIENCING TEMPORARY HOMELESSNESS. IN ORDER TO SERVE AS MANY WOMEN IN NEED AS POSSIBLE, GIFT OF MARY WILL ALSO WORK WITH OTHER NONPROFITS TO LOCATE TEMPORARY HOUSING AND SHELTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND MAY FROM TIME-TO-TIME PLACE HOMELESS WOMEN IN A LOCAL HOTEL FOR ONE-WEEK OR LESS. FOR HOTEL STAYS, GIFT OF MARY WILL CONTRACT DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL.SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.DURING ITS ORGANIZATIONAL PHASE, GIFT OF MARY HAS ALREADY PROVIDED WEEK-LONG HOTEL STAYS FOR SIX WOMEN AND ARRANGED SHELTER FOR MORE THAN THIRTY OTHERS. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO RAISE SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO COMPLETE RENOVATIONS AND PROVIDE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO OPEN THE SHELTER BY JANUARY 2024.
  2. $339,618 spent. WARMING /RESOURCE CENTERGIFT OF MARY WILL OPERATE A DAILY RESOURCE CENTER FOR VULNERABLE AND HOMELESS WOMEN. DURING WINTER MONTHS, THE CENTER ALSO SERVES AS A SPACE OF SHELTER AND RESPITE FROM THE COLD. THE ORGANIZATION HAS SERVED MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED (100) DIFFERENT VULNERABLE AND HOMELESS WOMEN IN ITS TEMPORARY SPACE SINCE DECEMBER 2021. THE ORGANIZATION EXPECTS TO MOVE ITS OPERATIONS FROM ITS TEMPORARY SPACE INTO ITS PERMANENT LOCATION BY THE SUMMER OF 2022.SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O.THE CENTER'S FULL-TIME STAFF WILL INCLUDE AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, A REGISTERED NURSE, A MENTAL HEALTH AND LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER, A CASE MANAGER, A PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST, SISTERS FROM THE LOCAL CATHOLIC PARISHES AND SECURITY STAFF.RESOURCES PROVIDED BY THE CENTER WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:- PROVISION OF BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD, WATER, CLOTHING, AND TOILETRIES.-PROVISION OF TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN IN CRISIS TO ASSIST WITH SUCH NECESSITIES AS (I) COSTS OF ATTAINING IDENTIFICATION; (II) RENT ASSISTANCE; (III) BUS PASSES OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION COSTS; AND (IV) MEDICAL NECESSITY.- REFERRAL TO GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.- ACCESS TO AND CONNECTION WITH OTHER EXISTING SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS BRIDGE OUTREACH, BETHLEHEM HAVEN, LIGHT OF LIFE, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, OPERATION SAFETY NET, GENESIS, AND MARY'S PLACE.- INTRODUCING AND RECONNECTING WOMEN WITH CASE WORKERS FOR A VARIETY OF SERVICES.- OFFERING PRAYER, DIGNITY AND SACRIFICE TO/FOR THOSE IN NEED.GIFT OF MARY COLLABORATES WITH SEVERAL LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE THESE RESOURCES. FOR EXAMPLE, ONCE A WEEK A PSYCHIATRIC DOCTOR, A REGISTERED NURSE AND A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER FROM THE ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK ARE AVAILABLE TO WOMEN AT THE CENTER. A REGISTERED NURSE FROM PITTSBURGH MERCY IS ALSO AVAILABLE BI-WEEKLY. TWICE A WEEK, TWO INDIVIDUALS FROM ALLEGHENY LINK (AN ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION) ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WOMEN WITH HOUSING SUPPORT AND LOCATING AFFORDABLE STABLE HOUSING.GIFT OF MARY MAY DEVELOP APPLICATIONS AND/OR PROCEDURES TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE CRITERIA AND DOCUMENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROVISION OF ANY DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR OTHER THAN EMERGENCY AID, AN INDIVIDUAL WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE AN UNEXPECTED NEED WHICH CANNOT BE MET FROM HER AVAILABLE RESOURCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 April 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 October 21, 2026.

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