PITTSBURGH, PA
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)POISE FOUNDATION, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $5.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $8.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 56% operating deficit.
POISE AMPLIFIES THE POWER OF BLACK COMMUNITIES TO FUEL TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AND UPLIFT PATHWAYS TO SELF-DETERMINATION AND SHARED SUCCESS.
PROVIDED GRANTS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC OR CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO...
PROVIDED GRANTS AND PROGRAM SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC OR CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT EXECUTE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN LINE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THIS ALSO INCLUDES PROVIDING GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THIRD PARTY ORGANIZATIONS DUE TO FOUNDATION'S GRANTS ADMINISTRATION EXPERTISE AND KNOWLEDGE AND RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMMUNITY SERVED.
POISE ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT DEFINED AS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING...
POISE ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT DEFINED AS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP.
EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT. PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAMILIES ATTENDING PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR PRE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY CORPORATE AND OTHER QUALIFYING...
EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT TAX CREDIT. PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO FAMILIES ATTENDING PRIVATE SCHOOLS FOR PRE KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY CORPORATE AND OTHER QUALIFYING DONATIONS WHICH PROVIDE THE DONORS A TAX CREDIT TOWARDS THEIR PENNSYLVANIA TAX LIABILITY.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5,688,735 | $11,325,031 | -0.5% |
| Expenses | $8,898,352 | $8,668,528 | +0.0% |
| Net Income | $-3,209,617 | $2,656,503 | -2.2% |
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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics
Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY R SPENCER | CHAIR | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON LAWRENCE | VICE CHAIR | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE C PERDUE | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRELL E SMALLEY | TREASURER | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCILLE DABNEY | MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNETTE GILLCRESE | MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RHONDA FISCHER | MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| REV CORNELL JONES | MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA CLANCY | MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LEWIS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50.00 |
Officer
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$157,325 | $35,856 | $193,181 |
| KARRIS JACKSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 45.00 |
Officer
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$138,108 | $5,284 | $143,392 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,688,735 | $8,898,352 | $14,434,642 | $-3,209,617 |
| 2023 | $11,325,031 | $8,668,528 | $17,244,018 | $2,656,503 |
| 2022 | $9,083,941 | $12,593,865 | $13,933,027 | $-3,509,924 |
| 2021 | $10,674,894 | $5,615,153 | $17,239,498 | $5,059,741 |
| 2020 | $7,196,615 | $3,739,682 | $11,577,521 | $3,456,933 |
| 2019 | $2,972,201 | $2,619,758 | $7,706,037 | $352,443 |
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