Breathe Pennsylvania

What it reported doing in 2024

Lung disease education - in 2024-25, 365 students participated in the school asthma initiative (sai). The program also trained 54 school nurses and distributed 365 asthma kits to students who needed extra support. In addition, 35 school nurses received backup albuterol to keep on hand in case of emergencies. During the year, sai expanded its reach to five new school districts across western Pennsylvania, providing critical resources to underserved communities. The program continued to offer act 48 and nursing continuing professional development accredited training courses tailored for early learning centers and school nurses, ensuring caregivers and educators were prepared to support children with asthma in educational and care settings.sai goes beyond education by empowering students and families. By providing practical tools, clear guidance, and age-appropriate instruction, the program helped children build confidence in managing their asthma and recognizing early warning signs. Students were encouraged to take an active role in their health, fostering resilience and self-advocacy while laying the foundation for improved long-term health outcomes.breathe pa conducted 911 personalized lung disease education and training sessions for healthcare professionals and community members across 38 locations within our service area. These sessions provided in-depth education on respiratory medications, proper use of medication delivery devices, disease processes, equipment care and maintenance, effective communication with healthcare providers, and evidence-based disease management strategies. They distributed educational materials, spacers, pulse oximeters, and peak flow meters at pulmonary rehab facilities, senior centers, hospitals, colleges, and other community-based settings.breathe pa's obstructive sleep apnea (osa) program continued to strengthen patient support, education, and access to care across the region. The program provided one-on-one education to 277 individuals and delivered patient assistance and essential sleep apnea supplies to 60 individuals, helping participants better understand their diagnosis and manage treatment effectively. Breathe presented at 61 senior centers, offering education on cpap use, lifestyle modification, and the importance of consistent treatment to improve sleep quality and overall health. Through these efforts, along with continued collaboration with healthcare and community partners, breathe pa reaffirmed its commitment to improving quality of life for individuals living with sleep apnea.breathe pa proudly hosted the 11th annual tuberculosis (tb) conference, a two-day event held on march 12-13th. Organized in collaboration with the allegheny county health department, the Pennsylvania department of health, and rutgers university global tb institute, the conference featured presentations from nationally recognized tb experts. The conference also included a powerful patient perspective whose personal story underscored the human impact of tuberculosis. The tuberculosis education and outreach program reached 316 healthcare workers, equipping them with critical knowledge and best practices essential for effective tb prevention, diagnosis, and care.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 96.4%; rating input score 96
• Program expense ratio: 75.6%; rating input score 76
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 99.5%; rating input score 100; 39th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 52.3%; rating input score 93; 93rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 22.02; rating input score 96; 96th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 88; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 15.3%; rating input score 18; 18th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -0.9% per year; rating input score 0; 11th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 1% per year; rating input score 100; 15th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 4.2% per year; rating input score 100; 30th percentile among comparable filings