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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: August 2025 Expires: August 2027

People Working Cooperatively, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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4612 Paddock Road
Cincinnati, OH, 45229

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

People Working Cooperatively, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

**Marketplace Complaints (product/service issue)** Number of Complaints processed by BBB in the past 36 months: 3; The organization addressed the complaint issues brought to its attention: 3. The organization did NOT address the complaint issues brought to its attention: 0.

Stated Purpose:
People Working Cooperatively, Inc. performs critical home repairs and services so that low-income homeowners can remain in their homes living independently and healthier in a safe, sound environment.

Year, State Incorporated:
1975, OH

Also Known As:
PWC

For fifty years, PWC has been providing critical home repairs, energy conservation, and accessibility modification services in an effort to help residents remain independent and healthy in their homes.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, People Working Cooperatively, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Energy conservation services $6,319,088
Home repair services $5,889,043
Volunteer services $757,505
Educational services $400,536
Total Program Expenses $13,366,172

Chief Executive
Jock Pitts, President

Chair of the Board
Mr. Matthew Buddenberg, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Messer Construction Co.

Board Size
Not disclosed

Paid Staff Size
125

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.84%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on People Working Cooperatively, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Government grants $15,827,983
Corporate grants $2,860,074
Foundation grants $1,318,785
Contributions $861,273
Donated materials and services $577,898
Event revenue $406,416
Miscellaneous $320,707
Whole Home $278,405
Total Income $22,451,541

Programs: 81% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 14%

Total Income $22,451,541
Total expenses: $16,518,494
  Program expenses $13,366,172
  Fundraising expenses $838,181
  Administrative expenses $2,314,141
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $5,933,047
Beginning Net Assets $9,334,304
Other Changes In Net Assets $221,380
Ending Net Assets $15,488,731
Total Liabilities $1,758,443
Total Assets $17,247,174

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Report completed by:
BBB Cincinnati