Contact Altoona
Telephone ministry to help respond to human needs
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Contact Altoona provides listening services, reassurance programs & more in Blair County, PA. For assistance dial 2-1-1 or call 814-946-0531.
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Mission
Telephone ministry to help respond to human needs
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Contact Altoona has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyContact Altoona is a registered health nonprofit based in Altoona, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 251449123. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $132K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Contact Altoona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251449123. 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.
Contact Altoona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Contact Altoona is located in Altoona, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Based on official tax filings, Contact Altoona has $132K in annual revenue. It allocates 52% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Contact Altoona is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $132K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Contact Altoona. 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, Contact Altoona 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 52% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Contact Altoona provides listening services, reassurance programs & more in Blair County, PA. For assistance dial 2-1-1 or call 814-946-0531. Contact Altoona is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 52% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $132K is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Contact Altoona are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Contact Altoona is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251449123, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CONTACT ALTOONA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Altoona police refer four juveniles for charges in vehicle theft investigation - news8000.com
4 teens accused of stealing from vehicles in Altoona - WEAU
Charles J. Cates - Altoona Mirror
Contact Altoona sets fall training - Altoona Mirror
Catherine D. Ebersole - Altoona Mirror
Union Pacific's Big Boy train to stop in Altoona - WEAU
Contact Altoona seeks volunteers - Altoona Mirror
Kenneth E. Keagy - Altoona Mirror
Yesteryear - Altoona Mirror
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 42 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1982
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Contact Altoona
- What is Contact Altoona?
- Contact Altoona is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Altoona, United States. Contact Altoona provides listening services, reassurance programs & more in Blair County, PA. For assistance dial 2-1-1 or call 814-946-0531.
- When was Contact Altoona founded?
- Contact Altoona was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Contact Altoona?
- Erin Kay serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Contact Altoona located?
- Headquartered in Altoona, PA, United States.
- What is Contact Altoona's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 52% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Contact Altoona trustworthy?
- Contact Altoona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Contact Altoona's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 251449123.
- What is Contact Altoona's website?
- http://www.contactaltoona.com