Southcentral Workforce Investment Board (also known as SCPA Works) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Established in 2002 and granted tax-exempt status in November 2003, the organization provides workforce development opportunities and resources across an eight-county region of South Central Pennsylvania. The organization oversees six PA Careerlink offices that serve job seekers and employers in accordance with the Federal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.1M
-6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.3M
+40.6% YoY
Grant Count
19
+35.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$490K
+3.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement:
The organization's mission is to unlock the human talent that drives the development of businesses and individuals. The organization accomplishes this by:
- Building a productive network of business, economic development, and community partners to create a demand-driven opportunity engine for the region
- Connecting youth and adults to a value chain stretching from education to job opportunities and beyond
- Integrating education, training programs, and community partners with the needs of industry and the regional economy
- Investing in and evaluating what works as entrusted stewards of public resources
Primary Focus Areas:
The organization manages federal, state, and local workforce funding, including:
- Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I services
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for both youth and adults
- Displaced worker services, including rapid response
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves an eight-county region of South Central Pennsylvania, with primary operations based in Harrisburg.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Revenue: $15,173,637
- Total Expenses: $15,408,636
- Total Assets: $9,079,910
- Total Liabilities: $8,070,000
- Program Spend: 74%
- Management Spend: 26%
- Fundraising Spend: 0%
Staffing: The organization employs 23 staff members.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,079,910 | $9,700,879 | $5,249,902 |
| Revenue | $15,173,637 | $15,938,739 | $13,689,879 |
| Expenses | $15,408,636 | $15,910,208 | $13,303,084 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $236 | $162 | $150 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jeffrey Boswell serves as Principal Officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY BOSWELL | CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL ROSS | VICE CHAIR | 0.25 | — |
| ANDREW WILLIFORD | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| JON O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ROBIN RUSSELL | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CLIFTON VAN SCYOC | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KENNETH TUCKEY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| RICHARD SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| TARA TOMS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| TOM HENCHEY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CARL PHINNEY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SHARON HAGENBERGER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MATTHEW CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JORGE FLORES DE VALGAZ | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KEITH BAKER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| LORALEE ISBELL | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| AMY MOORE | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| BRIAN DAILEY | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| SULLY PINOS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| ASHLEY ZINN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| JESSEE MCCREE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $206,892 |
| KATIE LENTZ | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $120,694 |
| RALPH WOLFE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $78,764 |
Contact Information
Address: 4201 Crums Mill Rd Ste 100a, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone: 717-920-1912
Website: www.scpaworks.org
EIN: 51-0475788
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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