Pressley Ridge
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
88% goes to programs $0 to raise $100
Pressley Ridge is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 1943, with $74,169,652 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
530 Marshall Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15214 EIN 25-0965460 Since 1943
Revenue (FY2023)
$74.2M
▲ 4.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$72.2M
Net assets
$30.9M
Employees
1,197
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Pressley Ridge: 88% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +3% margin
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 Pressley Ridge: 5 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Pressley Ridge: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Pressley Ridge: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Pressley ridge's vision is "all kids thrive". all of us at pressley ridge share a dream that one day all kids may thrive. all our efforts every day are directed at creating a world in which our vision can become a reality. our mission statement "whatever it takes to create success for children and families" speaks to our complete and unequivocal commitment to do all in our power to improve the lives of children and families everywhere and especially those whose lives we touch. there is no challenge too big or barrier too strong to keep us from doing our utmost on their behalf. we succeed when they succeed, then and only then.
What they do
Foster care & adoption - foster care program ensures children are safe and provided with a nurturing environment until they can return home or become adopted. children range in age from babies to young adults who may have their own children. they have had difficult experiences in their life and removal from their home can be traumatic. our parents provide the love, care, skills and supervision to help them overcome these difficult experiences. the foster care program served 1,771 clients in the current tax year.
Education - education with an individualized, strength-based, holistic approach to academic and focus on social and life skills to help students reach their maximum potential. specialized services include education for student with serious emotional and behavioral challenges, as well as children impacted by autism and those who are deaf or hard of hearing. the education program served 296 clients in the current tax year.
Residential treatment - pressley ridge offers 24 hour 7 day a week intensive residential care services to children with emotional and behavioral challenges as well as specialed residential care for children who are deaf/hard of hearing and individuals with intellectual disabilities. services provided include group resolutions, crisis intervention, daily living skills, independent living skills, substance abuse education, and family conseling. the residential program served 131 clients in the current tax year.
Contact & location
- Address
- 530 Marshall Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15214
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $63.6M (FY2013) to $74.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $10.8MNet assets $30.9M
Operating margin
2.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.7M
Total liabilities
$10.8M
Net assets
$30.9M
Salaries & benefits
$51.6M
71% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $74,169,652▲4.1% | $72,207,510▲2.5% | $30,858,501▲7.4% | $41,650,618▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,259,351 | $70,429,260▲0.3% | $28,731,241▲3.2% | $39,001,322▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $71,250,554▼0.6% | $70,230,861▼1.6% | $27,843,699▲3.2% | $37,739,346▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $71,658,870▼6.0% | $71,383,858▼3.0% | $26,977,919▲1.9% | $38,238,031▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $76,241,819▼4.6% | $73,609,682▼0.1% | $26,471,225▲11.0% | $36,871,274▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $79,944,623▲6.9% | $73,656,391▲1.3% | $23,845,454▲36.2% | $33,665,244▲38.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $74,778,692▲8.7% | $72,719,339▲1.8% | $17,509,810▲13.4% | $24,334,203▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $68,815,267▼8.1% | $71,466,881▲3.3% | $15,440,979▼14.6% | $22,759,102▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $74,912,760▲11.5% | $69,195,571▲5.5% | $18,075,947▲46.0% | $23,648,979▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $67,159,578▲5.7% | $65,581,309▲4.3% | $12,378,972▲14.6% | $19,536,291▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $63,553,809 | $62,905,471▲0.5% | $10,801,795▲6.8% | $19,738,248▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $62,612,690▼2.6% | $10,112,671▲12.6% | $18,977,056▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $64,286,317▼2.2% | $8,983,984▲1.3% | $19,595,036▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $65,703,144▲2.9% | $8,867,106▼4.4% | $20,798,336▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $63,822,076 | $9,279,108 | $21,655,751 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Susanne L Cole Ma — $461,022 (0.64% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susanne L Cole Ma | President & Ceo | 36 | $461,022 |
| Douglas A Mullins | Chief Financial Officer | 36 | $283,056 |
| Laurah Currey | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $270,066 |
| Tina Myles | Chief Human Resource Offic | 40 | $234,569 |
| Jesse Mcclean | Executive Director | 40 | $219,470 |
| Janice Kubiska | Director of It | 40 | $158,138 |
| Glenn Fatuma | Senior Direct Support Professional | 40 | $148,965 |
| Angela Hamilton | Executive Director | 40 | $144,073 |
| Thomas Conley | Director of Facilities | 40 | $131,660 |
| Chase Fisher | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christina Block | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Eileen Stevens | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Frances Mosle | Board Member Until 9/30/23 | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Alex | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Mulrooney | Chair | 2 | — |
| Kara Eaton | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Kimberly Antestenis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Louise Urban | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Mary Graaff | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Robert Butter | Board Member Until 1/1/24 | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Design Group Inc | Architects and Planners | $686,754 |
| Ideal Integrations | Technology Services | $679,574 |
| Bridgespan Group Inc | Consulting | $497,744 |
| Riverside Technologies Inc | It Services | $431,440 |
| Linton's Managed Services | Food Service | $403,747 |
Grants received · $10.7M total
21 grants to Pressley Ridge totaling $10.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | Children & youth services | 2023 | $6,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Childrens and youth services | 2023 | $5,238 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $5,100 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2022 | $95,018 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $7,750 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $7,200 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Childrens and youth services | 2022 | $6,079 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | Public & societal benefit | 2022 | $6,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2021 | $10,000,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Human services | 2021 | $75,000 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2021 | $65,237 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $6,743 |
| Delaware Community Foundation | Expansion of care for foster youth returning home. | 2020 | $158,050 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2020 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pressley Ridge a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pressley Ridge is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-0965460, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pressley Ridge's EIN?
- Pressley Ridge's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-0965460.
- How much revenue does Pressley Ridge report?
- Pressley Ridge reported $74,169,652 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Pressley Ridge's spending goes to programs?
- Pressley Ridge spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Pressley Ridge have?
- CharityIndex grades Pressley Ridge A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Pressley Ridge's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Pressley Ridge's latest Form 990 is $461,022, paid to Susanne L Cole Ma (President & Ceo).
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Data for Pressley Ridge (EIN 25-0965460) 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.