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Open Arms Hispanic Ministry

EIN 20-1722305 · Orrville, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE WELCOME, ACCOMPANY AND PARTNER WITH IMMIGRANTS IN BUILDING A SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE LIFE.

Income
$201,312
Spending
$151,339
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
4
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$74,620, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $81,853 spent. TRANSPORTATION & MERCY MINISTRY SERVICES: ASSISTED WITH TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSLATION NEEDS OF IMMIGRANTS AND ACCOMPANIED THEM TO LEGAL, DENTAL AND MEDICAL VISITS. WE ALSO HAVE A COMPASSION FUND TO ASSIST WITH GROCERIES, LEGAL AND MEDICAL EXPENSES. THIS SERVED ABOUT 60 - 70 PEOPLE PER MONTH. OPEN ARMS ALSO ASSISTS LOCAL COMPANIES THAT EMPLOY IMMIGRANTS. WE SERVE AS A LIAISON BETWEEN THE COMPANY LEADERSHIP AND THE IMMIGRANT EMPLOYEES, HELPING THEM WITH VARIOUS NEEDS.
  2. $35,502 spent. TUTORING & SCHOOL SERVICES FOR LATINO CHILDREN: OPEN ARMS HAS A STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS, AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LATINO PARENTS WITH ENROLLING THEIR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL AND HELP TRANSLATING FOR SCHOOL MEETINGS. OUR TUTORING PROGRAM HAS GREATLY EXPANDED THIS PAST YEAR. APPROXIMATELY 30 CHILDREN RECEIVE 1 ON 1 TUTORING FOR AROUND 2 HOURS A WEEK WITH A VOLUNTEER TUTOR. DURING THE SUMMER OPEN ARMS RUNS A ONCE A WEEK CAMP FOR THESE CHILDREN AS WELL.
  3. $20,326 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: OPEN ARMS IS WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY IN A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT AREAS. WE ARE PLEASED TO SEE THAT THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND MAYOR OF A LOCAL CITY HAVE DEVELOPED AN OPEN-DOOR POLICY HELPING US DEVELOP A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH CITY OFFICIALS WHERE MANY OF THESE LATINOS ARE LIVING. THIS PAST YEAR WE EXPANDED OUR SERVICES TO AKRON, OHIO, ADDING A FULL-TIME COMMUNITY WORKER AND OFFICE IN AKRON. IN ADDITION, WE ARE WORKING WITH OTHER NON-PROFITS LIKE MCC CONNECTIONS AND THE IMMIGRANT WORKER PROJECT.
  4. $13,658 spent. DISCIPLESHIP & SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCAL CONGREGATIONS: PREPARED SUNDAY RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO INSTRUCT ANGLO COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE HARDSHIP OF IMMIGRANTS, LABOR AND OTHER TOPICS AS WELL AS THE IMPORTANCE OF THEIR LABOR IN THE FOOD CHAIN OF THIS COUNTRY. IN ADDITION, TO HIGHLIGHT THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMIGRANTS IN A MULTI-CULTURAL CHURCH CONTEXT. IN THIS CATEGORY IT IS DIFFICULT TO ESTIMATE NUMBERS OF ATTENDEES BECAUSE CHURCH SIZES VARY SIGNIFICANTLY.
  5. DISCIPLESHIP & SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCAL CONGREGATIONS: PREPARED SUNDAY RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO INSTRUCT ANGLO COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE HARDSHIP OF IMMIGRANTS, LABOR AND OTHER TOPICS AS WELL AS THE IMPORTANCE OF THEIR LABOR IN THE FOOD CHAIN OF THIS COUNTRY. IN ADDITION, TO HIGHLIGHT THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMIGRANTS IN A MULTI-CULTURAL CHURCH CONTEXT. IN THIS CATEGORY IT IS DIFFICULT TO ESTIMATE NUMBERS OF ATTENDEES BECAUSE CHURCH SIZES VARY SIGNIFICANTLY.

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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2012.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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