Pittsburgh Community Services Inc
Provide programs to help individuals and/or families achieve self-sufficiency.
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc at a glance
In short: Pittsburgh Community Services Inc gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,881
- +191.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,976
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,238,998
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pittsburgh Community Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brashear Association 2005 ($10K). Together the top 5 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pittsburgh Community Services Inc gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $133K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brashear Association 2005 Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Family Links Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens Services Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Angels Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $7,084 |
| Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $2,797 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,238,998 | $2,194,184 | $2,075,804 | $39,881 | 5 |
| 2023 | $1,409,384 | $2,181,863 | $2,144,131 | $13,681 | 2 |
| 2022 | $1,467,516 | $2,735,902 | $2,743,139 | $6,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $1,508,826 | $2,813,981 | $2,705,760 | $30,000 | 5 |
| 2020 | $1,308,646 | $2,292,784 | $2,214,389 | $133,328 | 8 |
About Pittsburgh Community Services Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc is led by Sarah Cook, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 3 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Cook
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$60K (2024)
James A. Shealey
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Dolansky
Finance Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Pamela Wilbon
Development Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Durrell Waters
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamil Bey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melvin Hubbard El
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott A. Rogerson
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Forbes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamaal Craig
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Searcey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monique Herrera
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Walker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Walker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Bechard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Williams
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Edwards
Board Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ankur Sakaria
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Thomas
Board Treasurer
Director → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Berneitha McNair (2023) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: A. Odell Richardson (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Henry Pyatt (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jake Wheatley Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jarrah Doose (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jerome Jackson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: R. Daniel Lavelle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rick Kennett (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: S. Murray Rust (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tammy Thompson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Martell Covington (2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Nobers (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Ferlo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sister Janice Vanderneck (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $122K, to Pamela Wilbon (Development Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburgh Community Services Inc
How much does Pittsburgh Community Services Inc give each year?
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
What is Pittsburgh Community Services Inc's typical grant size?
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,976, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pittsburgh Community Services Inc give grants?
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (5 grants).
Does Pittsburgh Community Services Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pittsburgh Community Services Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Pittsburgh Community Services Inc's largest grantees?
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Brashear Association 2005 ($10,000), Family Links ($10,000) and Jewish Family & Childrens Services ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pittsburgh Community Services Inc?
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Pittsburgh Community Services Inc?
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Pittsburgh Community Services Inc's EIN?
Pittsburgh Community Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1445441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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