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Familylinks

Pittsburgh, PA · EIN 25-1209266 · 501(c)(3) · Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Latest filing: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 (tax year 2024) · View the filing · Correct or respond

Familylinks reported $28.1 million in revenue and $26.6 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $74.18 went to program services, $24.95 to management and general costs and $0.87 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 90.2% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $317,917 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 35% 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 $27M

For context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 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 $28M

The 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades

FY2025 filing. Median across 3,614 covered charities in this category, from their latest filings.
MeasureFY2025Median
Program services
Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A)
74.2%87.2%
Management & general
Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A)
25.0%11.4%
Fundraising
Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A)
0.9%0.2%
Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions
Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h
$0.12$0.02
Contributions & grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1h ÷ 12
7.0%20.6%
Government grants share of revenue
Part VIII 1e ÷ 12
0.0%2.4%
Program service revenue share
Part VIII 2g ÷ 12
90.2%70.8%
Highest reported compensation
Part VII-A, columns D–F
$317,917$274,992
Highest compensation as share of expenses
Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A)
1.19%1.18%
People paid over $100,000
Part VII, line 2
96
Net assets, in months of expenses
Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses
12.26.9
Independent voting board members
Part VI 1a–1b
19 of 19100.0%

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 expense
$7.5M expenses · 38.2% of program spending · revenue $11M

Youth and family services: familylinks offers a wide variety of housing services ranging from eviction prevention for families who are active with the child welfare system, to permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities who have experienced chronic homelessness. In addition, we provide emergency shelter and residential care for youth and young adults who are experiencing homelessness or transitioning out of foster care. Number of unduplicated individuals served in FY25: 722

$7.4M expenses · 37.4% of program spending · revenue $9.4M

Service coordination services: familylinks provides therapeutic referrals and support services to individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities across the lifespan, from young children to seniors. We work alongside individuals and their families to help them live safely at home, stay active in their communities, and achieve their life goals. Number of unduplicated individuals served in FY25: 6,232

$4.8M expenses · 24.4% of program spending · revenue $4.7M

Behavioral health services: familylinks offers a variety of outpatient services for children, teens, and adults living with mental illness and substance use disorder. We also offer applied behavioral analysis (aba) in a clinical setting. Compassion and personal empowerment are our standards of care. Our programs center around the needs of individuals and families and offer encouragement to help them overcome barriers, make healthy decisions, and reach their wellness goals. Number of unduplicated individuals served in FY25: 2,531

Highest reported compensation

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here
RoleFrom this orgFrom related orgsOtherTotal
PRESIDENT & CEO
Officer, 36.50 hrs/week
$296,098$0$21,819$317,917
PSYCHIATRIST
Highest compensated employee, 20.00 hrs/week
$219,139$0$25,698$244,837
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER THRU JAN 25
Officer, 36.50 hrs/week
$206,927$0$9,658$216,585
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER THRU NOV 24
Officer, 36.50 hrs/week
$162,630$0$23,753$186,383
PSYCHIATRIC CRNP
Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week
$169,027$0$11,375$180,402
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Officer, 36.50 hrs/week
$151,092$0$28,821$179,913
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VINTAGE
Highest compensated employee, 0.00 hrs/week
$114,249$0$14,454$128,703
DIRECTOR OF SCU
Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week
$104,544$0$14,901$119,445

9 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Familylinks (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $880K (Part IX, line 5).

6 years of filings

Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linked
RevenueExpenses
$0$10M$20M$30M$40MFY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025$28M$27M
FilingRevenueExpensesProgramsNet assetsTop pay
FY2025 ⓘ$28M$27M74.2%$27M$317,917
FY2024 ⓘ$24M$27M77.0%$25M$293,349
FY2023 ⓘ$26M$24M77.2%$26M$279,362
FY2022 ⓘ$34M$23M78.5%$24M$315,594
FY2021 ⓘ$25M$22M80.0%$20M$180,586
FY2020 ⓘ$21M$21M79.8%$15M$230,264

Governance 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–1b19 · 19 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 5447
  • Volunteers Part I, line 650

Largest outside contractors

FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only
WELLIGENT
Software
$243,079
CENTRAL PITTSBURGH PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Psychiatric services
$163,543
ORACLE
Software
$142,574
FAIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION LLC
Maintenance services
$130,500

Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 7 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.

Private foundation grants it received

18 private foundations reported grants to Familylinks totaling $573K 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.

Correct a figure or respond

Every number above is copied from Familylinks's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Familylinks, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.

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Questions people ask

How much of Familylinks's spending goes to programs?

In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Familylinks reported that 74.2% of its $26.6 million in expenses went to program services, 25.0% to management and general and 0.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).

How much does Familylinks pay its top executive?

The largest total compensation Familylinks reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $317,917, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).

Where does Familylinks get its money?

Of $28.1 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 7.0% came from contributions and grants and 90.2% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).

Is Familylinks a registered charity?

The IRS lists EIN 25-1209266 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), 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 202630789349300523 · read the filing · XML
  • FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202530659349300513 · read the filing
  • FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202411349349302751 · read the filing
  • FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202310819349300841 · read the filing
  • FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202201309349300830 · read the filing
  • FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202120909349301602 · read the filing

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