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Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program of Franklin

EIN 06-1710347 · Columbus, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak29 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO CREATE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN FRANKLIN COUNTY.

Income
$840,997
Spending
$961,585
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
11
Highest pay
$112,694, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 104% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $862,125 spent. CIRCLE FOR RECOVERY OHIO (CFRO) THE CIRCLE FOR RECOVERY PROGRAMS (CFRO) IS LOCATED IN AND RUN BY NINE URBAN MINORITY ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION OUTREACH PROGRAMS (UMADAOPS) ACROSS THE STATE OF OHIO. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CIRCLE FOR RECOVERY PROGRAMS IS TO PREVENT RELAPSE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM PRIMARILY AMONG AFRICAN-AMERICAN ADULT PAROLEES. CFRO PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: CREATING LASTING FAMILIES CONNECTIONS (CLFC)WORKSHOPS PEER SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT/VOCATIONAL TRAINING, GED/EDUCATION OUR CIRCLE FOR RECOVERY TEAM IS HERE FOR YOU SO DON'T HAVE TO TAKE THIS JOURNEY ALONE. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT 614-227-9694. ACHIEVEMENTS: CIRCLE FOR RECOVERY MET ALL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE GRANT YEAR. SERVING OVER 500 INDIVIDUALS IN RE-ENTRY. CIRCLE FOR RECOVERY OHIO (CFRO) THE CIRCLE FOR RECOVERY PROGRAMS (CFRO) IS LOCATED IN AND RUN BY NINE URBAN MINORITY ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION OUTREACH PROGRAMS (UMADAOPS) ACROSS THE STATE OF OHIO. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE CIRCLE FOR RECOVERY PROGRAMS IS TO PREVENT RELAPSE OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND CRIMINAL RECIDIVISM PRIMARILY AMONG AFRICAN-AMERICAN ADULT PAROLEES. CFRO PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: CREATING LASTING FAMILIES CONNECTIONS (CLFC)WORKSHOPS PEER SUPPORT EMPLOYMENT/VOCATIONAL TRAINING, GED/EDUCATION OUR CIRCLE FOR RECOVERY TEAM IS HERE FOR YOU SO DON'T HAVE TO TAKE THIS JOURNEY ALONE. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE AT 614-227-9694. ACHIEVEMENTS: CIRCLE FOR RECOVERY MET ALL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE GRANT YEAR. SERVING OVER 500 INDIVIDUALS IN RE-ENTRY.
  2. OUR YOUTH LED PROGRAM OUR YOUTH LED PROGRAMMING PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A SAFE AND NURTURING PLACE TO SPEND THEIR AFTERNOONS AND SUMMERS. THE PROGRAM HAS BECOME A COMMUNITY WITHIN A COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS RECEIVE AGE APPROPRIATE AND CULTURALLY SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING RECREATION, FIELD TRIPS, TUTORING AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, PROMOTE POSITIVE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS, AND SUPPLEMENTARY ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG PREVENTION SERVICES. FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FREE SUMMER CAMPS YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES ACHIEVEMENTS: WE SERVED OVER 250 YOUTH EXCEEDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. OUR YOUTH LED PROGRAM OUR YOUTH LED PROGRAMMING PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A SAFE AND NURTURING PLACE TO SPEND THEIR AFTERNOONS AND SUMMERS. THE PROGRAM HAS BECOME A COMMUNITY WITHIN A COMMUNITY WHERE STUDENTS RECEIVE AGE APPROPRIATE AND CULTURALLY SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING RECREATION, FIELD TRIPS, TUTORING AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE, PROMOTE POSITIVE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS, AND SUPPLEMENTARY ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG PREVENTION SERVICES. FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FREE SUMMER CAMPS YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES ACHIEVEMENTS: WE SERVED OVER 250 YOUTH EXCEEDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
  3. THE COMMUNITY BASED FAMILY PROGRAM HELPS PARENTS AND HEADS OF HOUSEHOLDS TO LEAD THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES AND ONGOING WRAP-AROUND RESOURCES. OUR ECB PROGRAM PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES PARENTING WORKSHOPS MENTORING FAMILY GROUP/ACTIVITIES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GED CLASSES ACHIEVEMENTS: WE SERVED OVER 300 PARENTS EXCEEDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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