ADVANTAGE CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE INC

EIN: 251201741 501(c)(3) Human Services

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$2,487,050
Total Expenses
$2,409,594
Total Assets
$2,212,522
Net Assets
$1,644,842
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
GARY J VOLLMER
Phone
4123901300
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ADVANTAGE CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE INC, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.4M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, THE AGENCY PROVIDES MEANINGFUL, PROFESSIONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL CONSUMER EDUCATION AND BUDGET/CREDIT COUNSELING AND DEVELOPS EFFECTIVE DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAMS FOR ALL SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE AGENCY EDUCATES CONSUMERS ABOUT WISE MONEY MANAGEMENT AND THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF CREDIT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $980,419 Revenue: $709,879

ADVANTAGE CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE, INC. PROVIDES CREDIT-COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE AGENCY HAS ASSISTED THOUSANDS OF CLIENTS IN DEVELOPING A BUDGET...

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ADVANTAGE CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE, INC. PROVIDES CREDIT-COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE AGENCY HAS ASSISTED THOUSANDS OF CLIENTS IN DEVELOPING A BUDGET, DETERMINING OPTIONS FOR REPAYING DEBTS AND WHEN APPROPRIATE, ADMINISTERING A DEBT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDES FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION TO ITS CLIENTS AND THE PUBLIC. ADDITIONALLY, THE AGENCY IS APPROVED BY HUD AND THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES COUNSELING PENNSYLVANIA HOMEOWNERS IN THREAT OF FORCLOSURE ON VARIOUS LOSS MITIGATION OPTIONS, INTERVENING WITH THEIR MORTGAGE LENDERS, AND ASSISTING WITH APPLICATIONS FOR THE STATE'S HOMEOWNERS EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE AGENCY COUNSELS FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS ON THE ENTIRE HOME BUYING PROCESS AND PROVIDES REVERSE MORTGAGE COUNSELING TO SENIOR HOMEOWNERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $621,403 Revenue: $0

THE AGENCY IS APPROVED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING AND FINANCE AGENCY AND HUD TO CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES. THE AGENCY PROVIDES COUNSELING AND EDUCATION FOR HOMEOWNERS IN...

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THE AGENCY IS APPROVED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING AND FINANCE AGENCY AND HUD TO CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES. THE AGENCY PROVIDES COUNSELING AND EDUCATION FOR HOMEOWNERS IN THREAT OF FORECLOSURE, AS WELL AS INTERVENTION WITH LENDERS REGARDING LOSS MITIGATION OPTIONS SUCH AS LOAN MODIFICATIONS. THE AGENCY ALSO ASSISTS PENNSYLVANIA HOMEOWNERS WITH APPLYING FOR STATE EMERGENCY LOANS. THE AGENCY COUNSELS POTENTIAL HOMEBUYERS WHO HAVE BARRIERS THEY MUST OVERCOME TO QUALIFY FOR MORTGAGE LOANS. THE AGENCY ALSO COUNSELS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE QUALIFIED FOR A MORTGAGE BUT ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN COUNSELING AND EDUCATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $130,724 Revenue: $50,912

THE AGENCY IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR THE UNITED STATES TRUSTEES TO PROVIDE PRE-FILING BANKRUPTCY COUNSELING AND PRE-DISCHARGE BANKRUPTCY EDUCATION. CONSUMERS CONTEMPLATING BANKRUPTCY...

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THE AGENCY IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR THE UNITED STATES TRUSTEES TO PROVIDE PRE-FILING BANKRUPTCY COUNSELING AND PRE-DISCHARGE BANKRUPTCY EDUCATION. CONSUMERS CONTEMPLATING BANKRUPTCY MUST FIRST HAVE COUNSELING THROUGH AN APPROVED NON-PROFIT PROVIDER AS PRESCRIBED BY THE BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2005.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,678,883
Program Service Revenue $760,791
Investment Income $47,376
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,487,050

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,774,595
Fundraising Expenses $9,867
Program Expenses $1,742,997
Other Expenses $634,999
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,409,594

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,487,050 $2,208,553 +0.1%
Expenses $2,409,594 $2,245,617 +0.1%
Net Income $77,456 $-37,064 -3.1%
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
12
Independent Members
11
Employees
32
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$257,491
Total Directors
13
$162,418
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GARY J VOLLMER PRESIDENT & CEO 45.00
Officer Director
$140,402 $22,016 $162,418
ANNE FLYNN SCHLICHT CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK VAN GORDER DIRECTOR / VICE CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY DAVIDEK DIRECTOR / TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE L ANSELL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH MAYER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID COLSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER L CULLEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WARREN T KING DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERICK P O'BRIEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN C OGRODNIK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD E PRINGLE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN K WARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER MURRAY SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$85,703 $9,370 $95,073
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 $2,487,050 $2,409,594 $2,212,522 $77,456
2024 $2,208,553 $2,245,617 $2,067,287 $-37,064
2023 $2,200,676 $2,143,461 $1,959,675 $57,215
2022 $2,017,935 $2,155,763 $1,964,175 $-137,828
2021 $1,981,242 $2,217,013 $1,986,787 $-235,771
2020 $2,435,641 $2,516,622 $1,989,289 $-80,981
2019 $2,193,108 $2,690,181 $2,070,696 $-497,073
2018 $2,010,672 $2,487,510 $2,580,634 $-476,838
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