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The Pittsburgh Project

The Pittsburgh Project is an urban neighborhood based, Christian community development organization that operates a series of youth development after school and summer programs and provides homeowner services …

Community Development Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 251594578 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About The Pittsburgh Project

Located on Pittsburgh’s Northside, our staff operates a progressive series of youth after-school programs, welcomes partners year-round for mission trips serving in-need community homeowners, and operates local recreation spaces.

Founded
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S200
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

The Pittsburgh Project is an urban neighborhood based, Christian community development organization that operates a series of youth development after school and summer programs and provides homeowner services for the elderly, disabled and low-income households.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Pittsburgh Project with 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 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 56,086 community 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 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

The Pittsburgh Project is a registered community development nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 251594578. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Pittsburgh Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 251594578. 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.

The Pittsburgh Project 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. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

The Pittsburgh Project is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years. Its registered address is 2801 North Charles Street, United States.

Based on official tax filings, The Pittsburgh Project has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Pittsburgh Project is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Pittsburgh Project. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Pittsburgh Project 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.

Located on Pittsburgh’s Northside, our staff operates a progressive series of youth after-school programs, welcomes partners year-round for mission trips serving in-need community homeowners, and operates local recreation spaces. The Pittsburgh Project is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to The Pittsburgh Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Pittsburgh Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 251594578, 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
$1M-$10M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
49

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RO
Roderick M••••
Executive Direc

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Shapiro calls $740M Esplanade a ‘game changer’ as Pittsburgh project breaks ground - TribLIVE.com
Dec 2025
triblive.com
Cleveland takes notes as Pittsburgh debuts $1.7 billion terminal aimed at local travelers - Cleveland.com
Nov 2025
www.cleveland.com
The Pittsburgh area is stuffed with turkey trots. Here are 13 to choose from on Thanksgiving Day - Pittsburgh Post-Gazet
Nov 2025
www.post-gazette.com
Pittsburgh’s Penn Ave. overhaul aims for safety, but Strip District businesses fear gridlock - 90.5 WESA
Oct 2025
www.wesa.fm
Atlanta Beltline seeks developer for Pittsburgh project - FOX 5 Atlanta
Aug 2025
www.fox5atlanta.com
The Pittsburgh Project is empowering the city's youth through camps and after school programs | KD Sunday Spotlight - CB
Jul 2025
www.cbsnews.com
As The Pittsburgh Project turns 40, its founder looks back on a long legacy - Pittsburgh City Paper
Jun 2025
www.pghcitypaper.com
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
American Heart Association and ZOLL join forces to empower bystanders to be lifesavers in Greater Pittsburgh - www.heart
Oct 2024
newsroom.heart.org
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Charting the Pittsburgh Novel with Jake Oresick - Belt Magazine
Aug 2023
beltmag.com
The Pittsburgh Project’s after-school program creates a family atmosphere - New Pittsburgh Courier
Apr 2023
newpittsburghcourier.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2019
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 this charity 56,086
Youth Development 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 - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 29 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 · 1985
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Pittsburgh Project

What is The Pittsburgh Project?
The Pittsburgh Project is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. Located on Pittsburgh’s Northside, our staff operates a progressive series of youth after-school programs, welcomes partners year-round for mission trips serving in-need community homeowners, and operates local recreation spaces.
When was The Pittsburgh Project founded?
The Pittsburgh Project was founded in 1985.
Who leads The Pittsburgh Project?
Roderick Mason serves as Executive Direc.
Where is The Pittsburgh Project located?
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
What is The Pittsburgh Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Pittsburgh Project trustworthy?
The Pittsburgh Project 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 The Pittsburgh Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 251594578.
What is The Pittsburgh Project's website?
https://www.pittsburghproject.org