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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1729710

A SECOND CHANCE INC

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15221

Financials

$31.7M$31.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of A SECOND CHANCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$31,718,480$31,772,530-$54,050$8,767,281$4,644,106$4,123,175
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$31,697,724
of which government grants
$31,650,103
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$75
Other revenue
$20,681

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$282,461
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,303,275
Other salaries and wages
$9,683,012
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$13,982,057
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$586,031
Travel
$519,228
Depreciation
$253,632
Program services (functional)
$24,407,594
Management and general (functional)
$7,364,936

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,478,837
Total assets, end of year
$8,767,281
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,644,106
Net assets, end of year
$4,123,175
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,135,564
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,105,803
Net assets with donor restrictions
$17,372
Gross receipts
$31,718,480
Employees
237
Volunteers
32
Year formed
1994
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DR SHARON MCDANIELPRESIDENT & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$336,491$33,950
LINDSEY WHITECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$282,271$26,228
BRACE LOWECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Key employee
40$278,712$27,885
JAMES FREEMANCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Key employee
40$224,500$19,101
VONJANA KNIGHTCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFI
Key employee
40$198,939$9,922
TIFFANY BYRDINTERIM EXE. VICE PRESIDEN
Highest-paid employee
40$170,965$3,939
TONI WAGNERSR. MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CFS
Highest-paid employee
40$157,255$10,058
MISTY PATTERSONMANAGING DIRECTOR OF CHILD
Highest-paid employee
40$132,479$7,124
CHRISTINA FRYERMANAGING DIRECTOR - FISCAL
Highest-paid employee
40$131,888$3,511
DENORRA CARTER - MURRAYMANAGING DIRECTOR PRO
Highest-paid employee
40$130,845$3,324
DR ERVIN DYERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
LESLIE WALKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
JEFFREY WORTHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
SONIA THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
ROSANNE CASCIATOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LISA GARNERCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0
DR YVEN DESTINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8350 FRANKSTOWN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-1336
In care of
% BRYAN ULISHNEY
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR SHARON MCDANIEL MPA, 8350 FRANKSTOWN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221
Signed the 990
DR SHARON MCDANIEL, FOUNDER, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Phone
(412) 342-0600
Return prepared by
MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF A SECOND CHANCE, INC. SHALL BE TO PROMOTE PERMANENCY FOR ALL CHILDREN THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO BIRTH FAMILIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FAMILY PRESERVATION AND REUNIFICATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • KINSHIP FOSTER CARE, NAVIGATOR, AFTERCARE, SUMMER CAMP, AND CARES - SUBCONTRACT WITH ALLEGHENY COUNTY CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES FOR ADMINISTERING KINSHIP FOSTER CARE SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM, THE AGENCY'S PREMIER KINSHIP PROGRAM, PROVIDES DIRECT CASEWORK AND SUPPORT SERVICES BY HELPING KINSHIP CAREGIVERS MEET THE FOSTER CARE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, AND ASCI THROUGH ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING OF FAMILIES, ORIENTATION, AND TRAINING OF CAREGIVERS, CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION OF KINSHIP HOMES, AND AFTERCARE ASSISTANCE. WHILE THE GOAL IS IDEALLY REUNIFICATION OF THE CHILD WITH THEIR BIRTH FAMILY, ALTERNATIVE PERMANENCY OPTIONS ARE EXPLORED, AS APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING ADOPTION AND SUBSIDIZED PERMANENT LEGAL CUSTODIANSHIP.
    Expenses $14,972,930
  • FOSTER CARE - SUBCONTRACT WITH PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, MULTIPLE COMMUNITY UMBRELLA AGENCIES IN PHILADELPHIA FOR ADMINISTERING FOSTER CARE SERVICES TO KINSHIP AND GENERAL FOSTER CARE FAMILIES. IN ADDITION, ASCI PROVIDES FAMILY GROUP DECISION MAKING AND FAMILY FINDING SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH PHILADELPHIA DHS.
    Expenses $6,446,684
  • STATE WIDE ADOPTION NETWORK IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA - PROVIDES SERVICES TO ASSIST BOTH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TOWARDS DEFINED PERMANENCY GOALS. SERVICES INCLUDE CHILD AND FAMILY PREPARATION, CHILD AND FAMILY PROFILES, ADOPTION FINALIZATIONS, AND POST-PERMANENCY SERVICES.
    Expenses $1,221,781
  • FOSTER CARE - SUBCONTRACT WITH NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PROVIDES KINSHIP NAVIGATION SERVICES TO THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE NAVIGATION INCLUDES INITIAL FAMILY FINDING SERVICES, LICENSING SERVICES, AND SUPPORTS IN SUCCEEDING IN THE LICENSING PROCESS. SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR RESOURCE NAVIGATION FOR THOSE FAMILIES UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER PLACEMENT IS COMPLETED.
    Expenses $1,019,593
  • ASCI PROVIDES VARIOUS ANCILLARY SUPPORT SERVICES AS PART OF OUR CORE MISSION IN SERVING THE TRIAD. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE, NATIONAL PROGRAM CONSULTING SERVICES, SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS, GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUPS, A SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP AND DANCE FOR LIFE. ADDITIONALLY, SMALLER CONTACTS NOT RELATED DIRECTLY TO ALLEGHENY COUNTY OR PHILADELPHIA ARE HOUSED WITHIN THE OTHER PROGRAMS CATEGORY.
    Expenses $746,606 · grants $282,461

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
25-1729710
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1994
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P300)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,767,281
Income (IRS master file)
$31,718,480

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$32,955,315$32,953,188$8,026,868IRS
990June 2022$35,090,032$35,099,211$8,742,586IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about A SECOND CHANCE INC

What is the EIN of A SECOND CHANCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of A SECOND CHANCE INC is 25-1729710.
Is A SECOND CHANCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to A SECOND CHANCE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does A SECOND CHANCE 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 A SECOND CHANCE 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 A SECOND CHANCE 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 A SECOND CHANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR SHARON MCDANIEL MPA.
Who are the officers and directors of A SECOND CHANCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $336,491 (DR SHARON MCDANIEL, PRESIDENT & CEO).
How much revenue does A SECOND CHANCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,718,480, expenses of $31,772,530 and total assets of $8,767,281 at year end.

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