Phase 4 Learning Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 2003, with $4,006,694 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.0M
▼ 7.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$3.6M
Net assets
$3.2M
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Phase 4 Learning Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Phase 4 Learning Center Inc: 11 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Phase 4 Learning Center Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Phase 4 Learning Center Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $3.0M (FY2013) to $4.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
9.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$5,129
Net assets
$3.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,006,694▼7.4% | $3,614,959▼6.2% | $3,206,603▲16.3% | $3,211,732▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,328,391▲4.6% | $3,854,672▲11.9% | $2,756,192▲20.8% | $2,806,182▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,137,705▲41.0% | $3,443,256▲17.2% | $2,282,473▲43.7% | $2,359,939▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,934,273▼6.1% | $2,937,185▼5.2% | $1,588,024▼0.2% | $1,994,938▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,124,540▲31.6% | $3,097,845▲18.7% | $1,590,936▲1.7% | $1,981,167▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,374,130▼21.9% | $2,609,006▼2.6% | $1,564,241▼13.1% | $1,616,925▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,039,199▼1.2% | $2,678,427▲6.5% | $1,799,117▲25.1% | $1,844,513▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,076,607▲18.3% | $2,514,163▼15.0% | $1,438,345▲64.2% | $1,505,294▲56.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,599,822▼13.5% | $2,959,579▲12.7% | $875,901▼29.1% | $964,104▼29.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,004,616▼1.1% | $2,627,073▲2.7% | $1,235,658▲44.0% | $1,372,052▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,039,398 | $2,557,588▲27.1% | $858,115▲128% | $1,074,893▲63.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,012,676▼10.1% | $376,305▲199% | $658,140▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,238,619 | $125,871 | $464,605 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
2 grants to Phase 4 Learning Center Inc totaling $90K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Education | 2020 | $80,000 |
| Museum of Science | Private subaward: best buy teen tech centers | 2017 | $10,000 |
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Data for Phase 4 Learning Center Inc (EIN 16-1680512) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.