MON VALLEY INITIATIVE

EIN: 251591350 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

HOMESTEAD, PA

Total Revenue
$5,040,135
Total Expenses
$4,743,823
Total Assets
$22,832,294
Net Assets
$21,304,044
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
LAURA ZINSKI
Phone
4124644000
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MON VALLEY INITIATIVE, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 66% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $4.7M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

MON VALLEY INITIATIVE IS A REGIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPORATION REPRESENTING COMMUNITIES AND STAKEHOLDERS ALONG THE MONOGAHELA RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES IN THREE SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES. MVI IS ORGANIZED INTO THREE PROGRAM AREAS, TO BEST CARRY OUT ITS MISSION OF "MON VALLEY INITIATIVE STRENGTHENS THE MON VALLEY REGION BY RESPONSIBLY INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE AND PLACES". THE THREE PROGRAM AREAS ARE REAL ESTATE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING COUNSELING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL COACHING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,130,384

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT: THE PURPOSE OF MVI'S REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS TO HELP REBUILD THE FABRIC OF MVI'S MEMBER COMMUNITIES, THEREBY STABILIZING BOTH THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND PROPERTY...

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REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT: THE PURPOSE OF MVI'S REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS TO HELP REBUILD THE FABRIC OF MVI'S MEMBER COMMUNITIES, THEREBY STABILIZING BOTH THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND PROPERTY VALUES, MAINTAINING THE TAX BASE, AND PROMOTING A CULTURE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY CONFIDENCE. MVI PROVIDES DIRECT REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THROUGH EXISTING PROGRAMS INCLUDING "REHAB FOR RESALE" (ACQUISITION, RENOVATION AND RESALE OF EXISTING BLIGHTED AND VACANT PROPERTIES), NEW CONSTRUCTION HOUSING IN TARGETED AREAS, OWNER- OCCUPIED REHABS, RESIDENTIAL RENTAL DEVELOPMENT, THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL SPACES IN TARGETED BUSINESS DISTRICTS, AND VARIOUS COMPLEMENTARY INITIATIVES IN COMMUNITY PLANNING, ZONING AND MARKETING OUTREACH. MVI AND ITS LOCALLY-BASED PARTNERS HAVE NOW COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION, REDEVELOPMENT OR FACILITATED THE TRANSFER OF 675 UNITS OF HOUSING, WITH 8 UNITS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND 12 UNITS IN PREDEVELOPMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $130,580

HOUSING COUNSELING: THE MON VALLEY INITIATIVE NATIONAL INTERMEDIARY IS A HUD-APPROVED NATIONAL HOUSING COUNSELING INTERMEDIARY THAT PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, HOUSING COUNSELING FUNDING, AND...

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HOUSING COUNSELING: THE MON VALLEY INITIATIVE NATIONAL INTERMEDIARY IS A HUD-APPROVED NATIONAL HOUSING COUNSELING INTERMEDIARY THAT PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, HOUSING COUNSELING FUNDING, AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING SERVICES TO A NATIONAL NETWORK OF SUB-GRANTEE AGENCIES. THE AGENCIES IN TURN PROVIDE ELIGIBLE HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS IN THEIR LOCAL AREAS. DURING THE 2024 HUD FISCAL YEAR, THE AGENCIES PROVIDED HOUSING COUNSELING TO 7,122 HOUSEHOLDS. MVI'S HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM IS A SUB-GRANTEE AGENCY OF THE MON VALLEY INITIATIVE NATIONAL INTERMEDIARY. THE PURPOSE OF MVI'S PRE-PURCHASE HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, WITH LOW AND MODERATE INCOMES, IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING AN AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE TO FACILITATE THE PURCHASE OF A HOME. MVI PROVIDES CREDIT AND BUDGET ANALYSES, AND HUD- AND PHFA-APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING ACTION PLANS TO BRING PARTICIPANTS TO MORTGAGE-READINESS. MVI ALSO COORDINATES SERVICES WITH SEVERAL OTHER HOUSING COUNSELING AGENCIES IN OUR AREA. DURING 2024, MVI'S HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 111 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH PRE-PURCHASE HOUSING COUNSELING. OF THOSE RECEIVING PRE-PURCHASE COUNSELING, 37 WENT ON TO BECOME HOMEOWNERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $403,573

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN THROUGH THIS PROGRAM SUPPORT AND ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO...

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND OUTREACH EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN THROUGH THIS PROGRAM SUPPORT AND ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO BUILD CONNECTIONS AND GATHER VITAL GUIDANCE AND FEEDBACK, ENSURING THE MVI REMAINS DEEPLY ENGAGED AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. THE PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, COORDINATE SPECIAL EVENTS, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE OTHER MVI PROGRAM AREAS. MVI'S WORK WAS SUPPORTED BY A VOLUNTEER BASE OF APPROXIMATELY 135 INDIVIDUALS IN 2024.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,815,810
Program Service Revenue $2,266,456
Investment Income $405,224
Other Revenue $552,645
TOTAL REVENUE $5,040,135

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $465,124
Salaries & Benefits $1,579,794
Fundraising Expenses $8,387
Program Expenses $4,472,433
Other Expenses $2,698,905
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,743,823

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,040,135 $14,993,148 -0.7%
Expenses $4,743,823 $5,660,108 -0.2%
Net Income $296,312 $9,333,040 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
29
Volunteers
135

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
6
$218,127
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURA ZINSKI CEO 40.00
Officer
$125,000 $0 $125,000
APRIL HOOVER CFO 40.00
Officer
$93,127 $0 $93,127
GODFREY BETHEA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARATA BEY CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE BIZUB BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSEY COY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEBEDIAH FELDMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE FLAHERTY VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MONET HAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY CAROL KENNEDY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA LAFACE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER REEDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD WALLACE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY WARD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer 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
2024 $5,040,135 $4,743,823 $22,832,294 $296,312
2023 $14,993,148 $5,660,108 $22,726,082 $9,333,040
2022 $6,041,263 $5,577,187 $14,466,741 $464,076
2021 $6,776,914 $5,935,490 $13,834,509 $841,424
2020 $6,065,542 $3,222,954 $12,722,267 $2,842,588
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