Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children reported $41.9 million in revenue and $40.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $75.61 went to program services, $23.72 to management and general costs and $0.67 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 68.8% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $357,016 (SECRETARY AND SUPERINTENDE). 6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 52% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $40MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $42MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 75.6% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 23.7% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.02 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 28.2% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 68.8% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $357,016 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.89% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 24.5 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 18 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSpecialized educational, therapeutic and support services are provided to approximately 200 enrolled students, who in addition to visual impairment, evidence additional significant health challenges. Residential programming is provided to around 20 students who live in outlying districts. The school is divided into three curriculum programs: primary, middle, and secondary. Small class sizes of no more than eight students ensure students receive the individualized attention and instruction necessary to reach their fullest potential. Classroom teams consist of a family engagement coordinator…
The outreach program provides vital information, consultation and direct services to hundreds of visually impaired students, agencies, school districts, intermediate units and families throughout the region. The program is dedicated to helping parents and educators make real, tangible impact in the quality of education of students with visual impairment throughout Western Pennsylvania
Each summer, Western Pennsylvania School for blind children offers a supplemental extended school year (esy) program to both school-age and preschool students enrolled at the school. During this 3-week program, special education and related services are provided which align with their individualized education program (iep) goals.without additional summer programming, children with visual impairments and additional disabilities-such as cognitive, physical, and sensory challenges-often lose the progress they've made during the school year. The additional support provided through the esy program…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECRETARY AND SUPERINTENDE Director/trustee, officer, 48.00 hrs/week | $290,934 | $0 | $66,082 | $357,016 |
| ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $188,009 | $0 | $56,677 | $244,686 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $154,540 | $0 | $56,294 | $210,834 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $147,056 | $0 | $53,422 | $200,478 |
| DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND FA Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $161,781 | $0 | $32,575 | $194,356 |
| DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICE Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $148,761 | $0 | $39,751 | $188,512 |
6 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $601K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b18 · 18 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5395
- Volunteers Part I, line 625
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| FJ BUSSE COMPANY INC Various construction projects | $1,040,759 |
| M&J ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC Various electrical projects | $704,368 |
| ROTHSCHILD DOYNO COLLABORATIVE Programming and schematic design service | $504,276 |
| UPTIME LLC Outsouced it director and helpdesk | $471,661 |
| MALADY & WOOTEN Lobbyists | $291,490 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 10 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
29 private foundations reported grants to Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children totaling $1.9M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Questions people ask
How much of Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children reported that 75.6% of its $40.2 million in expenses went to program services, 23.7% to management and general and 0.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $357,016, for the role of SECRETARY AND SUPERINTENDE (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children get its money?
Of $41.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 28.2% came from contributions and grants (including 1.1% from government grants) and 68.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 25-1095385 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202611079349301211 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202541299349301509 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202441149349301224 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202321299349302857 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202231229349301368 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202140579349300919 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 25-1095385: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.