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First Glance Student Center

EIN 20-2610539 · Akron, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FIRST GLANCE STUDENT CENTER INC IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO CONNECT STUDENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES TO CHRIST AND THE CHURCH, THROUGH REAL, LOVING, NON-THREATENING AVENUES. THE MAJOR SOURCE OF REVENUE INCLUDES LOCAL GRANTS, FOUNDATION REVENUE, AND CONTRIBUTIONS.

Income
$605,045
Spending
$583,752
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
11.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
22
Volunteers
305
Highest pay
$75,000, executive director

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $121,149 spent. FIRST GLANCE'S RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE REC NIGHT AND SKATE NIGHT. THESE PROGRAMS GIVE STUDENTS A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND HANG OUT WITH BOTH THEIR FRIENDS AND ADULT MENTORS. AVERAGING 100 STUDENTS EACH WEEK AGES 12-19, REC NIGHT GIVES STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH FRIENDS AND MENTORS THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BASKETBALL, DODGEBALL, DANCING, VIDEO GAMES, AND MORE. SKATE NIGHT GIVES STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO SKATE AND HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS AND MENTORS. BEING THE ONLY INDOOR SKATE PARK IN THE AREA, SKATE NIGHT HAS THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN SKATERS SPECIFICALLY, AND GIVES THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE NEW TRICKS, REPAIR SKATE EQUIPMENT, AND BUILD RAMPS ALONGSIDE VOLUNTEER MENTORS. THE PROGRAM AVERAGES 20 STUDENTS EACH WEEK AND IS OPEN SEASONALLY OCTOBER THROUGH APRIL.
  2. $80,928 spent. THE CONNECT IS A PROGRAM OF FIRST GLANCE WHICH INSTRUCTS YOUNG MOTHERS IN BASIC LIFE AND PARENTING SKILLS SUCH AS FINANCES, COOKING, AND PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL CARE OF THEIR CHILDREN. THOUGH BEGINNING SPECIFICALLY FOR TEEN MOTHERS, THE PROGRAM ALSO MINISTERS TO YOUNG ADULT MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. TINY GLANCERS, A SUBSECTION OF THE PROGRAM, IS OFFERED TO THE CHILDREN OF THE MOMS. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, THE CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT THE ALPHABET, BASIC MATH, SOCIAL SKILLS, AND ART. BOTH THE CONNECT AND TINY GLANCERS PROGRAMS AVERAGE 10 STUDENTS EACH WEEK.
  3. $282,520 spent. MENTORING IS A PRIMARY FOCUS OF EACH OF FIRST GLANCE'S PROGRAMS. THE STUDENT LEADER PROGRAM (AVERAGING 10 STUDENTS) IS A CO-ED PROGRAM THAT SPECIFICALLY DEALS WITH STUDENTS WHO ARE SEEKING TO BE LEADERS AND ROLE MODELS AMONG THEIR PEERS OR WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS THOSE WITH THAT POTENTIAL. LADIES' NIGHT OUT (AVERAGING 25 STUDENTS WEEKLY) PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TO DEAL WITH THE VERY REAL RELATIONSHIP STRUGGLES THAT ACCOMPANY THEIR AGE. MAN UP (AVERAGING 20 STUDENTS WEEKLY) FOCUSES ON ENCOURAGING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TO BECOME MEN OF CHARACTER. YOUNG ADULTS (AVERAGING 15 STUDENTS) IS FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO EXCEED THE AGE LIMIT OF OTHER PROGRAMS. ALMOST LEADERS IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TRANSITION FORMER STUDENTS INTO THE ROLE OF VOLUNTEER MENTOR, ALLOWING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND PAIRS SEASONED LEADERS WITH EACH PARTICIPANT. HIP HOP NIGHT (AVERAGING 5 STUDENTS) PAIRS ADULT MENTORS WITH YOUTH WHO SHARE AN INTEREST IN CREATING MUSIC BEATS AND WRITING LYRICS TO SONGS. LAUNCH KENMORE (AVERAGING 30 STUDENTS EACH DAY) IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT MEETS IN A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND OFFERS BOTH INTENTIONAL BIBLE TEACHING AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.

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 July 2005.

    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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