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Storehouse for Teachers

EIN 90-0438744 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS IN UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT SOUTHWESTERN PA.

Income
$16.6 million
Spending
$16.0 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
21
Volunteers
2,923
Highest pay
$139,545, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 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 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 April 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)
  1. $15.4 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S APPROACH TO ADDRESSING EDUCATIONAL INEQUITIES IS PRAGMATIC AND RESULTS-DRIVEN, AS BEST EXEMPLIFIED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CORE PROGRAM, IN ADDITION TO A NUMBER OF NEW PROGRAMS DESIGNED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE CORE PROGRAM OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER, PROVIDES SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, AT NO COST, TO ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EIGHT COUNTY SERVICE AREA.THE FUNDAMENTAL CRITERION FOR ELIGIBILITY IS THAT A SCHOOL MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT AT LEAST 70% OF THE STUDENT BODY QUALIFIES FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM. SCHOOLS PRIMARILY SERVING GRADES PREK-12 ARE CHOSEN ANNUALLY THROUGH AN APPLICATION PROCESS. (CONTINUE) THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO UTILIZING A FAIR AND UNBIASED PROCESS WHEN CHOOSING PARTNERS ANNUALLY FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM SUPPLY INITIATIVE. TEACHERS FROM PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS MAY COME TO THE ORGANIZATION'S RESOURCE CENTER, LOCATED IN PITTSBURGH, TWO TIMES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO SECURE SUPPLIES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR STUDENTS FROM A WIDE ARRAY OF MATERIALS. PENCILS, CRAYONS, NOTEBOOKS, AND BINDERS ARE SOME OF THE MOST CRITICALLY NEEDED ITEMS.
  2. $167,256 spent. OUR ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER VOLUNTEERS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SPONSOR AND ENGAGE IN TEAM-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROVIDE POWER TOOLS HOMEWORK KITS FOR STUDENTS IN UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS. SPONSORS PARTICIPATE IN AN IN-SCHOOL OR VIRTURAL DISTRIBUTION OF THESE KITS.
  3. $26,325 spent. THE STEAM HUB PROVIDES RESOURCES TO PARTNER SCHOOL TEACHERS SPECIFIC TO THE AREAS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH. THE PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHED THIS THROUGH MULTIPLE AVENUES. ALL TEACHERS HAVE THE ABILITY TO LOAN OUT CLASSROOM KITS WITH HI-TECH RESOURCES FOR TEACHING SPECIFIC LESSONS FOR PERIODS OF AT LEAST 6 WEEKS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES ACCESS TO CONSUMABLE MAKER MATERIALS FOR STUDENT DESIGN AND CREATION OF HANDS-ON APPLICATION. FINALLY, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO TEACHER TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR RELEVANT STEAM TOPICS AND TECHNOLOGY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 April 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 October 2009.

    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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