The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, registered in 1981, with $105,781 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
160 Caven Rd, Ligonier, PA, 15658 EIN 25-1394252 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2023)
$106K
▲ 21.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$34K
Net assets
$82K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
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 →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · +68% 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 The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation: 29 mo reserves · +68% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 160 Caven Rd, Ligonier, PA, 15658
- City
- Ligonier
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36K (FY2009) to $106K (FY2023) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $82K
Operating margin
67.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$82K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$82K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,781▲21.4% | $34,370▼60.0% | $81,910▲680% | $81,910▲680% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $87,130▲2.4% | $85,832▼42.8% | $10,499▲14.1% | $10,499▲14.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $85,113▲20.7% | $150,175▲12681% | $9,201▼87.6% | $9,201▼87.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $70,545▼18.2% | $1,175▼98.6% | $74,263▲1418% | $74,838▼1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $86,197▲43.8% | $82,275▲36.8% | $4,893▲404% | $75,893▲26.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $59,940▼16.4% | $60,150▼16.1% | $971▼17.8% | $59,971▲102% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $71,728▼7.7% | $71,655▼12.2% | $1,181▲6.6% | $29,681▼61.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $77,676▼70.3% | $81,582▼69.0% | $1,108▼77.9% | $77,108▲1438% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $261,414▲318% | $263,158▲148% | $5,014▼25.8% | $5,014▼25.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,525▲13.1% | $105,987▲107% | $6,758▼86.5% | $6,758▼86.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $55,305▼48.1% | $51,100▼47.6% | $50,220▲9.1% | $50,220▲9.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $106,655▲193% | $97,580▲166% | $46,015▲21.7% | $46,015▲21.7% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $36,416 | $36,738 | $37,819 | $37,819 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $246K total
11 grants to The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation totaling $246K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Private grantmaking foundations | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Private grantmaking foundations | 2023 | $45,500 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Human services | 2022 | $15,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking | 2021 | $15,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking | 2020 | $15,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking | 2019 | $15,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Philanthropy voluntarism grantmaking | 2018 | $15,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking | 2017 | $15,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Public, societal benefit | 2016 | $25,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Philanthropy, volunteerism, grantmaking | 2015 | $50,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Philanthropy, volunteerism & grantmaking foundations | 2014 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-1394252, based in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation's EIN?
- The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-1394252.
- How much revenue does The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation report?
- The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation reported $105,781 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Pittsburgh-muskoka Foundation (EIN 25-1394252) 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.