PARENT EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP CENTER

EIN: 202943378 501(c)(3) Education

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$1,641,705
Total Expenses
$1,468,363
Total Assets
$458,679
Net Assets
$318,447
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
MEREDITH PETERSON
Phone
4122814404
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

PARENT EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP CENTER, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.5M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE PEAL CENTER IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER FAMILIES TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS LEAD RICH, ACTIVE LIVES AS FULL MEMBERS OF THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $840,885

PTI "PEAL" COLLABORATES WITH FAMILIES OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, FROM BIRTH UP TO THE AGE OF 26, TO ENSURE THEY RECEIVE A FREE, APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE...

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PTI "PEAL" COLLABORATES WITH FAMILIES OF INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN, AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, FROM BIRTH UP TO THE AGE OF 26, TO ENSURE THEY RECEIVE A FREE, APPROPRIATE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT POSSIBLE. THE PEAL CENTER'S PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION (PTI)PROGRAM PROVIDES A RANGE OF DIRECT SERVICES, INCLUDING INDIVIUAL ASSISTNACE AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING, TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND OTHER SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS. PEAL EMPOWERS PARENTS TO EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS IN RESOLVING DISPUTES BY EDUCATING THEM ON THE BENEFITS OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION METHODS, SUCH AS MEDIATION. THE PEAL CENTER ALSO COLLABORATES WITH PROFESSIONALS AND POLICYMAKERS TO ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR ALL CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE PTI PROGRAMMING HAS SUPPORTED MORE THAN 6,000 PARENTS AND OVER 500 PROFESSIONALS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING SESSIONS. ADDITIONALLY, PEAL HAS DISTRIBUTED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND INFORMATION TO OVER 4,000 INDIVIDUALS AND PARTICIPATED IN 306 OUTREACH EVENTS, FURTHER EXTENDING PEAL'S IMPACT.

Program 2
Expenses: $202,786

DOH: THE PEAL CENTER WAS AWARDED FUNDING TO ENHANCE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS (CYSHCN) AND THIER FAMILIES, ESTABLISHING ITSELF AS A TRUSTED AND AUTHORITATIVE...

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DOH: THE PEAL CENTER WAS AWARDED FUNDING TO ENHANCE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL HEALTHCARE NEEDS (CYSHCN) AND THIER FAMILIES, ESTABLISHING ITSELF AS A TRUSTED AND AUTHORITATIVE RESOURCE WITHIN PENNSYLVANIA. THIS INITIATIVE IS REALIZED THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH THAT INCLUDES TRAINING PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH YOUTH AND FAMILIES, AND THE ORGANIZATION OF TWO ANNUAL HEALTHCARE CONFERENCES HELD IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH. ADDITIONALLY, THE INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON IDENTIFYING AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO HIGH-RISK SUBPOPULATIONS AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $134,734

SPDG "THE STATE PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (SPDG)" IN A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH THE BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (BSE), PATTAN, AND HUNE, HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN CULTIVATING AND SUSTAINING A...

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SPDG "THE STATE PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (SPDG)" IN A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT WITH THE BUREAU OF SPECIAL EDUCATION (BSE), PATTAN, AND HUNE, HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN CULTIVATING AND SUSTAINING A ROBUST STATEWIDE NETWORK TO BUILD AWARENESS, EMPOWER FAMILIES AND LEAD CHANGE. THIS NETWORK IS DEDICATED TO CHAMPIONING THE RIGHTS OF STUDENTS WITH COMPLEX INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS, ENSURING THEY ARE EDUCATED WITH HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES. OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, WE CONDUCTED 60 TRAINING SESSIONS AND HELD AN ADDITIONAL 30 MEETINGS WITH PARTNERS AND MEMBERS TO BOLSTER OUR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS. THESE ACTIVITIES WERE AIMED AT ENHANCING UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT FOR THE PRINCIPLES OF PRESUMED COMPETENCE AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS. FURTHERMORE, OUR STATEWIDE FAMILY NETWORK, FAMILIES TO THE MAX, SAW SIGNIFICANT GROWTH, WITH MEMBERSHIP INCREASING FROM 350 TO 665, NOW REPRESENTING 80% OR 54 OF THE 67 COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA. THE EXPANSION UNDERSCORES THE GROWING COMMITMENT AND ADVOCACY FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION ACROSS PA.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,613,580
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $28,125
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,641,705

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,070,629
Fundraising Expenses $14,564
Program Expenses $1,428,268
Other Expenses $397,734
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,468,363

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,641,705 $1,421,926 +0.2%
Expenses $1,468,363 $1,429,441 +0.0%
Net Income $173,342 $-7,515 -24.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
26
Volunteers
7

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KRISTY BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOMINIC DEFINO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARB DYER SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL FOGLE FORMER PRESI 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON KUCHLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANYA MANNING-YARDE PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PINA RAHILL FMR VICE PRE N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRICIA SHELTON VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AURORA SMITH TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,641,705 $1,468,363 $458,679 $173,342
2024 $1,421,926 $1,429,441 $377,386 $-7,515
2023 $1,494,568 $1,503,014 $466,542 $-8,446
2022 $1,286,419 $1,305,528 $316,248 $-19,109
2021 $1,204,464 $1,223,318 $308,515 $-18,854
2020 $1,421,291 $1,397,529 $322,582 $23,762
2019 $1,256,359 $1,285,217 $231,026 $-28,858
2019 $1,347,702 $1,322,814 $274,131 $24,888
2018 $1,215,311 $1,229,963 $297,738 $-14,652
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