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Brothers and Sisters Emerging

NATURE OF ACTIVITIES - BROTHERS AND SISTERS EMERGING (B.A.S.E) (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A UNIQUE ORGANIZATION IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH IN THAT IT HAS EVOLVED FROM A YOUTH …

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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Brothers and Sisters Emerging

BASE aims to support the youth in Garfield, Pittsburgh through advocacy, social supports, sports, and empowerment in our programs.

Founded
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

Nature of activities - brothers and sisters emerging (b.a.s.e) (the organization") is a unique organization in the city of pittsburgh in that it has evolved from a youth football and cheerleading program into a year-round organization offering after-school, summer camp and mentoring programs to youth. We also offer a post-secondary college preparatory and career education program. By transitioning into a full-year, volunteer and staffed program, the organization has evolved into building positive relationships through advocacy, social supports and sports and empowerment. Our mission is to strategically advocate and connect youth of promise and families to life sustaining resources. B.a.s.e. Takes a holistic,interactive and community driven approach to strategically advocated for youth and families. Additionally, we connect them to life sustaining resources that will enhance them socially,emotionally, educationally and economically for future outcomes.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 77%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 18.87%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 15.0% of total expenses ($91,463 of $610,599).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.77
Program$0.77
77% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Brothers and Sisters Emerging has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 86% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Brothers and Sisters Emerging is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262729390. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $485K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Brothers and Sisters Emerging's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262729390. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Brothers and Sisters Emerging has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Brothers and Sisters Emerging is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 5315 Hillcrest St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Brothers and Sisters Emerging has $485K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Brothers and Sisters Emerging is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $485K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Brothers and Sisters Emerging. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Brothers and Sisters Emerging holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

BASE aims to support the youth in Garfield, Pittsburgh through advocacy, social supports, sports, and empowerment in our programs. Brothers and Sisters Emerging is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $485K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Brothers and Sisters Emerging are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brothers and Sisters Emerging is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262729390, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
77% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RO
Robert M J•••• J•
PRESIDENT AND C.E.O.

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 24 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Brothers and Sisters Emerging

What is Brothers and Sisters Emerging?
Brothers and Sisters Emerging is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. BASE aims to support the youth in Garfield, Pittsburgh through advocacy, social supports, sports, and empowerment in our programs.
When was Brothers and Sisters Emerging founded?
Brothers and Sisters Emerging was founded in 2008.
Who leads Brothers and Sisters Emerging?
Robert M Jones Jr serves as PRESIDENT AND C.E.O..
Where is Brothers and Sisters Emerging located?
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
What is Brothers and Sisters Emerging's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
Is Brothers and Sisters Emerging trustworthy?
Brothers and Sisters Emerging has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Brothers and Sisters Emerging's registration number?
IRS EIN: 262729390.
What is Brothers and Sisters Emerging's website?
https://www.basepgh.org