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Health : Patient and Family Support

The Woodlands

Imagine the Possibilities

two stars

79.36

134 Shenot Road Wexford, PA 15090
tel: (724) 935-6533   Web Site
EIN: 25-1818538

Board Leadership
Douglas A. Clark
Chairman

CEO
Joseph R. Milharcic
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 79.36 two stars
  Financial 71.10 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/21/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Woodlands is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with disability and chronic illness. Using its fully accessible and barrier-free facilities, The Woodlands' programs enable participants to experience social, cultural, environmental, recreational and spiritual growth. Serenely nestled in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, the Woodlands' 52-acre site features: an indoor heated pool, 48-bed lodge, dining hall, creative arts and computer center, activity center, camping area, sports court, nature trail, amphitheater, adaptive zipline and a par-3 adapted golf course. The Woodlands sponsors a variety of programs and is also available year-round to other organizations that serve individuals with special needs.

The Woodlands is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with disability and chronic illness. Using its fully accessible and barrier-free facilities, The Woodlands' programs enable participants to experience social, cultural, environmental, recreational and spiritual growth. Serenely nestled in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, the Woodlands' 52-acre site features: an indoor heated pool, 48-bed lodge, dining hall, creative arts and computer center, activity center, camping area, sports court, nature trail, amphitheater, adaptive zipline and a par-3 adapted golf course. The Woodlands sponsors a variety of programs and is also available year-round to other organizations that serve individuals with special needs.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

two stars

71.10

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 12/21/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 70.5%
  Administrative Expenses 8.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 21.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.42
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.66
  Program Expenses Growth 2.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 10.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Woodlands on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Woodlands on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Woodlands (PA) 79.36 two stars
Casting for Recovery (MT) 97.72 four stars
Camp Kudzu (GA) 89.51 three stars
Camp Courageous of Iowa (IA) 88.75 three stars
Camp Sunshine (GA) 95.00 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $707,962
   Federated Campaigns $40,895
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $748,857
   Program Service Revenue $799,684
Total Primary Revenue $1,548,541
   Other Revenue $332,790
TOTAL REVENUE $1,881,331
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,406,041
   Administrative Expenses $175,805
   Fundraising Expenses $426,643
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,008,489
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-127,158
   
Net Assets $5,871,707

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Services Provided for Clients with Disabilities $956,277 68.0%
Expenditures for Physical Facility $359,555 25.6%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-12 12/21/2018 79.36 two stars
2015-12 03/01/2017 79.86 two stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 78.20 two stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 02/01/2016 80.87 three stars
2013-12 08/01/2014 74.49 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 25-1818538
Name in IRS Master File WOODLANDS FOUNDATION INC
NTEE Code P99
NTEE Classification Human Services - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C.
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date January, 1999
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$104,222 5.18% Joseph R. Milharcic Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Woodlands (PA) 79.36 two stars
One Heartland (MN) 85.75 three stars
Taylor Family Foundation (CA) 91.60 four stars
The Periwinkle Foundation (TX) 89.69 three stars
Rising Treetops at Oakhurst (NY) 95.00 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

The Woodlands
134 Shenot Road
Wexford, PA 15090
tel: (724) 935-6533
fax: (724) 935-6511
EIN: 25-1818538

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Board Leadership

Douglas A. Clark
Chairman

CEO

Joseph R. Milharcic
Executive Director

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