Nonprofit · EIN 25-1193788
PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · KITTANNING, PA 16201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,012,190 | $4,202,634 | -$190,444 | $2,834,666 | $317,539 | $2,517,127 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,863,452 | $3,806,859 | $56,593 | $2,970,462 | $393,586 | $2,576,876 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,239,753 | $3,353,649 | -$113,896 | $2,726,892 | $325,404 | $2,401,488 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $325,457
- of which government grants
- $152,790
- Program service revenue
- $3,564,870
- Investment income
- $50,437
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,358
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $16,132
- Other revenue
- $71,426
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $112,435
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,594,903
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,453,765
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,750
- Occupancy
- $200,765
- Travel
- $135,734
- Depreciation
- $139,157
- Program services (functional)
- $3,436,842
- Management and general (functional)
- $754,429
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,363
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,970,462
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,834,666
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $317,539
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,517,127
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $558,615
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,388,305
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,961,041
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $556,086
- Gross receipts
- $4,077,762
- Employees
- 194
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L MICHELLE REEFER | CEO Officer | 40 | $103,398 | $7,978 |
| JOE FELSCHOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SWAST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA KURUC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUANN FREROTTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SNOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DINA BLAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN SIBLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS YANOFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONIE MERVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROB WATT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L MICHELLE REEFER | CEO Officer | 40 | $96,947 | $5,677 |
| JOE FELSCHOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SWAST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA KURUC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUANN FREROTTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SNOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL MCMEEKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TED BREUER | BOARD MEMBER, EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN SIBLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS YANOFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONIE MERVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB WATT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L MICHELLE REEFER | CEO Officer | 40 | $101,769 | $2,018 |
| JENNIFER VENSEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES SWAST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA KURUC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE WALKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUANN FREROTTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GENE HUGHES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN SNOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL MCMEEKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TED BREUER | BOARD MEMBER, EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN SIBLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS YANOFF | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONIE MERVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB WATT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 301 OAK AVE, KITTANNING, PA 16201-1311
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- L MICHELLE REEFER, 301 OAK AVENUE, KITTANNING, PA 16201
- Signed the 990
- L MICHELLE REEFER, CEO
- Phone
- (724) 548-5664
- Website
- WWW.PROGRESSIVEWORKSHOP.COM
- Return prepared by
- MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS: (1) TO PROVIDE TRAINING FACILITIES, PLACEMENT PROGRAMS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONS WHO APPEAR TO BE ABLE TO PROFIT FROM THE HABILITATION PROGRAMS OF THE WORKSHOP. (2) TO PROVIDE EXTENDED TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP SKILLS, BEHAVIORS, AND ATTITUDES WHICH ASSIST THEM IN BECOMING MORE INDEPENDENT AND EMPLOYABLE AND TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRINCIPLES OF "EVERYDAY LIVES" WHICH ENABLES INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY CHOSE. (3) TO CONDUCT BUSINESS AND RECEIVE FUNDS IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH PURPOSES ADOPTED BY THE CORPORATION.THE PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP PROVIDES JOB SKILL TRAINING, REHABILITATION SERVICES, AND ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES IN AN EFFORT TO DEVELOP, IMPROVE AND ENHANCE PERSONAL SELF-SATISFACTION AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE WORKSHOP PROVIDES JOB DEVELOPMENT AND JOB COACHING FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE WORK-READY, OR WHO HAVE SECURED JOBS WITHIN THE COMMU
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO PROVIDE JOB SKILL TRAINING TO APPROXIMATELY 126 INDIVIDUALS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION HAD 22 INDIVIDUALS START THE PROGRAM AND 10 INDIVIDUALS WITHDRAW FROM SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS PLACED INTO COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT SITUATIONS. OTHERS WHO ARE WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY ATTEND THE WORKSHOP SOME HOURS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE JOB SKILLS AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH OTHERSSERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE: SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, TRANSITIONAL WORK SERVICES, PRE-VOCATIONAL (CPS) AND ADULT TRAINING FACILITY.THE ADULT ACHIEVEMENT CENTER (AAC) WAS OPENED IN MARCH OF 2017. THIS PROGRAM TARGETS INDIVIDUAL RANGING FROM 18-30 YEARS OLD WHO ARE NOT READY TO BE ENROLLED IN ONE OF OUR OTHER SERVICES OFFERED. IN SEPTEMBER 2024 A SECOND ADULT ACHIEVEMENT CENTER OFFICIALLY OPENED IN LEECHBURG PA, WHICH TARGETS YOUNG ADULTS DESCRIBED ABOVE. AS OF TODAY WE HAVE 8 INDIVIDUALS WHO ATTEND EITHER FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME.THROUGH ITS PRE-VOCATIONAL SERVICES, PWAC MAINTAINS A FULL PRODUCTION FACILITY THAT PROVIDES BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE GREATER PITTSBURGH AREA AND BEYOND WITH SUB-CONTRACT SERVICES. PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINING WAS PROVIDED ON MANY JOBS FOR WHICH TRAINEES EARNED WAGES BASED ON PIECE RATES. THEIR EARNINGS PROVIDED THEM WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH REALIZATION OF PURCHASING POWER, GAINING INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-RELIANCE. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS TRAINING ON JOB SEEKING SKILLS AND SUPPORT PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. TRAINEES CONTINUED TO REQUEST ACCESS TO SERVICES AND PARTICIPATE IN WORK AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE WORK ENVIRONMENT THROUGH CPS COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES. COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORT (CPS) (STARTED IN JULY 19) PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND BUILDING INTEREST IN AND DEVELOPING SKILLS AND POTENTIAL FOR COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT. CLIENTS AND TRAINEES ENROLLED IN CPS SPEND APPROXIMATELY 25% OF THEIR TIME IN THE COMMUNITY, WHERE THEY CAN ATTEND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND MUCH MORE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BASED ON THE PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLAN (ISP). EACH PERSON'S TEAM WORKS TOGETHER WITH THE INDIVIDUAL TO DEVELOP OUTCOMES AND PRIORITIES FOR COMMUNITY INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE STRENGTHS AND PREFERENCES OF THE INDIVIDUAL. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN CHOOSE THE TYPE AND AMOUNT OF SERVICE PARTICIPATION THAT IS SUPPORTED THROUGH THE ISP PROCESS. TRANSPORTATION TO CPS ACTIVITIES IS PROVIDED BY PWAC. SINCE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CPS, OUR CLIENTS AND TRAINEES HAVE EXPERIENCED MANY NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY! HERE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES :YARNICK'S FARM OAKMONT BAKERY SAM'S CLUB HARRISON HILLS PARK KING'S LANES ALAMEDA KITTANNING AND FORD CITY LIBRARIES SMICKSBURG FARMS AND SHOPPES COMPARISON SHOPPING AT LOCAL GROCERY STORES RINGING BELLS FOR THE SALVATION ARMY BINGO BOWLING LIVING TREASURES SCIENCE CENTER MUSEUMS - VOLUNTEERING AT LOCAL FOOD BANKS AND MORE! TRANSITIONAL WORK/ SMALL GROUP EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DO WORK AND TRAINING BASED IN THE COMMUNITY. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY UP TO 60 TRAINEES IN THIS PROGRAM. TRAINEES ENROLLED IN SGE WORK IN THE COMMUNITY UNDER STAFF SUPERVISION AT A 1:2-3 RATIO OR A 1:1 RATIO AND EARN AN HOURLY WAGE OF $7.75 HOUR. TRAINEES ENROLLED IN SGE HAVE GAINED THE SKILLSET NEEDED TO WORK IN MANY TYPES OF ENVIRONMENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, TRAINEES TRAVEL TO A BUSINESS'S LOCATION AND ASSIST WITH A PROJECT THAT NEEDS ADDITIONAL MANPOWER OR CAN REGULARLY ASSIST AN EMPLOYER WITH ONGOING NEEDS. TRAINEES WORK IN SUCH LOCATIONS AS RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, MANUFACTURING FACILITIES, HOSPITALS, AND MANY MORE.THE WORKSHOP AGAIN PARTICIPATED IN A "DAY OF GIVING" NOW SPONSORED THROUGH NEXTIER BANK AND THE ACCF. WE RECEIVED SOME MATCHING FUNDS FOR DONATIONS THAT WERE RECEIVED ON THE DESIGNATED DATE.WE CONTINUED TO REVIEW AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES THAT WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND HAVE 2 PEOPLE INVOICED IN ACCOUNTING TASKS.THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTINUES TO MEET ON A MONTHLY BASIS, AND WE HAD A COUPLE OF NEW INDIVIDUALS JOIN THE BOARD. DURING MEETINGS THEY REVIEW ACTIVITIES, FINANCIAL STATUS AND GENERAL PROGRAMS.Expenses $3,436,842 · revenue $3,581,002
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1193788
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J33Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,834,666
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,077,762
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,012,190 | $4,202,634 | $2,834,666 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,863,452 | $3,806,859 | $2,970,462 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,239,753 | $3,353,649 | $2,726,892 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,302,495 | $3,192,740 | $2,621,793 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 25-1193788).
Questions about PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC is 25-1193788.
- Is PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names L MICHELLE REEFER.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,398 (L MICHELLE REEFER, CEO).
- How much revenue does PROGRESSIVE WORKSHOP OF ARMSTRONG COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,012,190, expenses of $4,202,634 and total assets of $2,834,666 at year end.
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