Nonprofit · EIN 30-0254325
A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $928,383 | $2,628,083 | -$1,699,700 | $762,558 | $111,812 | $650,746 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,122,428 | $1,926,239 | $1,196,189 | $2,415,516 | $65,070 | $2,350,446 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $883,174
- Program service revenue
- $11,907
- Investment income
- $33,302
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $450,871
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $126,075
- Other salaries and wages
- $357,564
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $590,358
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $32,311
- Occupancy
- $27,455
- Travel
- $31,473
- Program services (functional)
- $2,416,383
- Management and general (functional)
- $112,648
- Fundraising (functional)
- $99,052
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,415,516
- Total assets, end of year
- $762,558
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $111,812
- Net assets, end of year
- $650,746
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $214,124
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $436,622
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,117
- Gross receipts
- $928,383
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES FOGARTY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $126,075 | $29,302 |
| DIANA BUCCO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY REED ARMANT | VICE CHAIR, EXECUTIVE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BOLL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEELY BARONAK | AT-LARGE MEMBER, EXECUTIVE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSE EXILUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA GREGG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL ISLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY JIMENEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAKOTA PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KUDZAI SIHLANGU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES FOGARTY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $125,956 | $26,489 |
| SARAH SILVERMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY REED ARMANT | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BOLL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEELY BARONAK | AT-LARGE MEMBER, EXECUTIVE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA BUCCO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA GREGG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY JIMENEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAKOTA PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KUDZAI SIHLANGU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4165 BLAIR ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15207-1508
- In care of
- % JAMES FOGERTY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES FOGARTY, 4165 BLAIR STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15207
- Signed the 990
- JAMES FOGARTY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (412) 697-1298
- Website
- WWW.APLUSSCHOOLS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCGILL POWER BELL & ASSOC LLP
Mission
TO FOCUS OUR COMMUNITY'S ENERGY ON IMPROVING STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN THE PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Program accomplishments
- 4A. CITY-WIDE: WE WORK AT A CITY-WIDE LEVEL TO CONVENE PARTNERS TO END CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM THROUGH THE PITTSBURGH LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (PLC), STAND UP INITIATIVES THAT ARE CO-DESIGNED WITH PLC MEMBERS TO ADDRESS KEY ISSUES, AND PROVIDE COORDINATED SUPPORTS FOR FUNDING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND DATA. THIS WORK LOOKS AT SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO SUCCESS AND ALLOWS US TO BRING OVER 70 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TOGETHER TO ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE.A. PITTSBURGH LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (PLC): THE PLC IS MADE UP OF OVER 125 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE SECTORS (EDUCATION, OUT OF SCHOOL TIME, HEALTH, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND DEVELOPMENT) THAT CONVENE EVERY OTHER MONTH AS A WHOLE TO SHARE RESOURCES, IDENTIFY CHALLENGES, AND FIND SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES THAT ARE IMPEDING GETTING CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. A+ SCHOOLS PROVIDES COORDINATED SUPPORTS FOR FUNDING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND DATA: THESE SUPPORTS INCLUDE STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND PATRONS TO PROVIDE THE ON-GOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT NEEDED TO SUPPORT EQUITABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES; COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS AND MATERIALS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT LEARNING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES; DATA GATHERING AND REPORTING AROUND LEARNING NEEDS AND OUTCOMES INCLUDING A+ SCHOOLS' ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY ON PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRESS IN PITTSBURGH.I. ANNUAL SUMMIT: FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS, THE PLC HAS HELD AN ANNUAL SUMMIT, BRINGING IN KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND PROVIDING WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS RANGING FROM CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT TO ADVOCACY FOR OUT OF SCHOOL TIME.II. LEARNING COHORTS: AS PART OF THE PLC, 3 SMALLER LEARNING COHORTS ARE CONVENED MONTHLY. THESE GROUPS ARE WORKING TO HELP EXPAND OUR IMPACT ON ATTENDANCE THROUGH SHARED KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCE SHARING, AND METHODOLOGIES THAT WORK.B. RESEARCH AND DATA: OUR MAIN RESEARCH PROJECT, THE ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY ON PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRESS IN PITTSBURGH, IS SUPPLEMENTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY BLOG POSTS, DATA STORIES, AND COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS THAT HELP THE COMMUNITY UNDERSTAND THE ROOT CAUSES OF CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM TO ADDRESS THEM.I. EVERYDAY LABS: A+ SCHOOLS PARTNERS WITH EVERYDAY LABS AND PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO DELIVER NUDGE LETTERS AND TEXTS TO EVERY STUDENT AT RISK OF CHRONIC ABSENCE AT MULTIPLE TIMES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. AT THE CIRCLE, OUR SCHOOLS PARTNER SCHOOLS, A+ SCHOOLS WORKS CLOSELY WITH ADMINISTRATORS AND STAFF TO CODESIGN ATTENDANCE INTERVENTIONS USING EVERYDAY PRO, A DATA TOOL FROM EVERYDAY LABS.II. REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY: OUR ANNUAL REPORT PROVIDES INFORMATION ON EVERY PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOL (DISTRICT AND CHARTER) AS WELL AS ANALYSIS OF TRENDS (THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY) AND STORIES ABOUT WHAT WORKS (RISING UP). THIS REPORT IS MAILED TO NEARLY 15,000 HOUSEHOLDS, MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT JUDGE OFFICES, LEGISLATIVE OFFICES, LIBRARIES, AND PEDIATRIC OFFICES.III. BEST PRACTICE RESEARCH: THE A+ SCHOOLS TEAM CREATES PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS THAT USE DATA FROM THE REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS RESEARCH ON BEST PRACTICES FROM AROUND THE NATION TO HELP COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS UNDERSTAND THE ROLE THEY CAN PLAY IN REDUCING CHRONIC ABSENCE.Expenses $492,399
- 4B. STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOLS: THE ORGANIZATION'S STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOL STRATEGIES PROVIDE FAMILIES DIRECT SUPPORT TO MAKE SURE THEIR LEARNERS ARE THRIVING IN SCHOOLS WHERE STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE EXCITED TO BE.A. CIRCLE OUR SCHOOLS: WORKING WITH COLLABORATIVES OF SCHOOL-BASED STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING STUDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF, ADMINISTRATORS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ADDRESS SCHOOL-RELATED NEEDS AND ISSUES VIA PLANNING, FACILITATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT. CURRENTLY, THIS WORK IS HAPPENING AT PERRY HIGH SCHOOL, ARLINGTON PREK-8, AND UNIVERSITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT MARGARET MILLIONES SCHOOL. OUR GOAL IS TO LEARN WHAT WORKS FROM THESE SCHOOLS AND CONTINUE EXPANDING A SET OF SUPPORTS TO OTHER SCHOOLS IN THE COMING YEAR WITH A FOCUS ON INCREASING DAILY ATTENDANCE AND ELIMINATING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM. WE ARE WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE KEY COMMUNITIES THROUGH GRANTS FROM LOCAL FOUNDATIONS: PITTSBURGH'S NORTHSIDE, HILL DISTRICT, AND HILLTOP NEIGHBORHOODS.B. EXPANDING PARTNERSHIPS: AS WE CONTINUE TO LEARN AND MAKE AN IMPACT, WE HAVE BEGUN ENGAGEMENT WITH MORE SCHOOLS IN THE PAST YEAR TO IMPROVE THEIR ATTENDANCE OUTCOMES THROUGH FINANCIAL AND COORDINATING SUPPORTS. THESE SCHOOLS ARE WEIL, MILLER, MORROW, AND FAISON.C. PARENT NATION: A TEAM OF TWO PARENT LEADERS WORK TOGETHER WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS TO CONNECT FAMILIES TO RESOURCES THAT WOULD HELP THEM GET THEIR CHILDREN TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY. THE TEAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH FAMILIES TO ENSURE 100% OF STUDENTS HAVE WHAT THEY NEED TO ARRIVE AT SCHOOL READY TO LEARN EVERY DAY. WHILE MOST OF THIS TEAM'S WORK IS FOCUSED ON OUR PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS, THEY CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THE A+ SCHOOLS PARENT HOTLINE WHERE FAMILIES CAN CALL WITH THEIR CONCERNS FROM ANYWHERE IN THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH TO GET SUPPORT AROUND SCHOOL NEEDS.Expenses $596,388 · grants $24,271 · revenue $8,790
- OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP WITH TOTAL EXPENSES OF $1,327,596 AND GRANT AWARDS OF $426,600.Expenses $1,327,596 · grants $426,600
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0254325
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B192)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $762,558
- Income (IRS master file)
- $928,383
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $928,383 | $2,628,083 | $762,558 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,122,428 | $1,926,239 | $2,415,516 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,224,802 | $1,810,175 | $1,278,073 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 30-0254325).
Questions about A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION is 30-0254325.
- Is A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMES FOGARTY.
- Who are the officers and directors of A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,075 (JAMES FOGARTY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does A SCHOOLS PITTSBURGHS COMMUNITY ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $928,383, expenses of $2,628,083 and total assets of $762,558 at year end.
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