NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SCOTT SHAFFER

Phone

4124876316

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH INC, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.0M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

NORTH HILLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH (NHCO) IS AN ORGANIZATION ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN CRISIS, HARDSHIP AND POVERTY IN 50 COMMUNITIES IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,502,283 Revenue: $260,039

BASIC NEEDS - NHCO PROVIDED 23,066 SERVICES THAT ASSISTED 4,290 FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCED HARDSHIP, CRISIS, OR POVERTY. THE TOP TWO REASONS PEOPLE SOUGHT HELP AT NHCO THIS YEAR WERE FOR HUNGER AND...

BASIC NEEDS - NHCO PROVIDED 23,066 SERVICES THAT ASSISTED 4,290 FAMILIES WHO EXPERIENCED HARDSHIP, CRISIS, OR POVERTY. THE TOP TWO REASONS PEOPLE SOUGHT HELP AT NHCO THIS YEAR WERE FOR HUNGER AND GENERAL FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. 1548 FAMILIES RECEIVED FOOD FROM ONE OF THREE NHCO FOOD PANTRIES; INCLUDING PRODUCE HARVESTED FROM NHCO'S ORGANIC GARDEN; 329 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED UTILITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT SHUT OFFS OR RESTORE SERVICE AND 727 RECEIVED HELP WITH APPLYING FOR UTILITY GRANT PROGRAMS; 201 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED HOUSING ASSISTANCE INCLUDING RENT & SECURITY DEPOSIT. NHCO'S SHARING PROJECTS ARE COMMUNITY SHARING PROGRAMS, ITEMS ARE DONATED BY CARING INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS AND THEN DISTRIBUTED TO PEOPLE IN NEED: 162 FAMILIES RECEIVED UTILITY CREDITS THROUGH SHARING WINTER WARMTH; 516 CHILDREN RECEIVED A WINTER COAT; 607 FAMILIES RECEIVED A COMPLETE THANKSGIVING DINNER; 826 CHILDREN RECEIVED NEW TOYS, GAMES AND OTHER GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS; 787 CHILDREN RECEIVED NEW BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES; 433 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS; AND 430 FAMILIES RECEIVED SPRING CLEANING PRODUCTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $353,853 Revenue: $73,926

OLDER ADULTS - 418 OLDER ADULTS RECEIVED 3,521 VOLUNTEER CAREGIVING SERVICES INCLUDING ONE ON ONE RIDES, FRIENDLY VISITS, AND HOME SAFETY CHECKS. 139 OLDER ADULTS TOOK 8,711 RIDES ON NHCO'S FREE...

OLDER ADULTS - 418 OLDER ADULTS RECEIVED 3,521 VOLUNTEER CAREGIVING SERVICES INCLUDING ONE ON ONE RIDES, FRIENDLY VISITS, AND HOME SAFETY CHECKS. 139 OLDER ADULTS TOOK 8,711 RIDES ON NHCO'S FREE RIDES FOR SENIORS SHUTTLES.

Program 3

Expenses: $511,421 Revenue: $12,366

SELF-SUFFICIENCY - NHCO SELF-SUFFICIENCY ASSISTS HOUSEHOLDS TO STABILIZE OR MOVE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHEN READY. 23 HOUSEHOLDS ENROLLED IN CASE MANAGEMENT TO GET ASSIST TOWARDS SELF-DEFINED...

SELF-SUFFICIENCY - NHCO SELF-SUFFICIENCY ASSISTS HOUSEHOLDS TO STABILIZE OR MOVE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHEN READY. 23 HOUSEHOLDS ENROLLED IN CASE MANAGEMENT TO GET ASSIST TOWARDS SELF-DEFINED SELF-SUFFICIENCY GOALS; 122 PEOPLE RECEIVED TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE INCLUDING CAR REPAIRS, INSURANCE PAYMENTS, BUS PASSES, GAS CARDS, RIDE SHARING FEES AND AAA MEMBERSHIPS; 713 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED TAX PREPARATION SERVICES; 56 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A 30 MINUTE LEGAL CONSULTATION THROUGH NHCO'S ASK THE ATTORNEY PROGRAM AND 2 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A ONE YEAR LEGALSHIELD MEMBERSHIP; 15 ADULT STUDENTS RECEIVED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO CONTINUE THEIR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,795,521

Program Service Revenue $346,331

Investment Income $63,886

Other Revenue $124,225

TOTAL REVENUE $3,329,963

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,015,849

Salaries & Benefits $1,670,267

Fundraising Expenses $165,662

Program Expenses $2,367,557

Other Expenses $363,596

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,049,712

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,329,963	$2,839,723	+0.2%
Expenses	$3,049,712	$3,226,286	-0.1%
Net Income	$280,251	$-386,563	-1.7%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

784

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

$142,437

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SHARON MILLER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN MELICHAR CPA CFE	PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN DOUGHERTY DVM	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSEPH ZOVKO CPA	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NATE LOCKLIN MS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA CAWLEY	VICE PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA N FANN MPH JD	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIN FORRESTER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES GIEL JR	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LISA KRIEG MA 7124-112024	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH MATENKOSKI BA 71-112024	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NORA CURLEY PEACE JD	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GLENN SMITH 7124-112024	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAGHU TADIKAMALLA MD	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRADLEY J WILKINS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAYLA BUSCHE CPA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN EISEN JD	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JODIE FINE-SHERIFF MBA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JUDE HAZARD 7124-112024	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER JOHNSON ME MBA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL LIST	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONICA SNYDER	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAIYED ZAIDI	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTI KARSH MCE	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER MCNABB MS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELANIE RUTAN BS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK SCARAMUZZI MA	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARA STERLING BS	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JACQLYN BOGGS	SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES	40.00	Officer	$80,602	$6,803	$87,405
SCOTT SHAFFER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$53,272	$1,760	$55,032

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	$3,329,963	$3,049,712	$2,547,398	$280,251
2024	$2,839,723	$3,226,286	$2,253,869	$-386,563
2023	$3,036,639	$3,141,479	$2,617,569	$-104,840
2022	$3,081,635	$3,074,531	$2,742,194	$7,104
2021	$3,669,779	$2,977,256	$2,741,715	$692,523
2020	$3,597,549	$3,164,644	$2,215,441	$432,905
2019	$3,119,603	$3,096,470	$1,578,428	$23,133