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Reaching Above Hopelessness and Brokenness Ministries Inc

EIN 20-3285531 · Fairlawn, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF RAHAB MINISTRIES IS TO PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED TRANSFORMATIONAL SERVICES TO THOSE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY SEX TRAFFICKING. WE PROVIDE SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, TRANSITIONAL SERVICES TO ADULT WOMEN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED BY SEX TRAFFICKING. RAHAB STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ADHERE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S STATEMENT OF FAITH AND CORE VALUES OF CHRIST-CENTERED, RELATIONSHIP, RELENTLESS PURSUIT, AND EXCELLENCE AS WE SHOW SURVIVORS THEIR TRUE WORTH AND INTRODUCE THEM TO THE LOVE GOD HAS FOR THEM.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
11.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
39
Volunteers
94
Highest pay
$36,949, ceo (former)

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    9 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. $553,187 spent. MINOR PROGRAMMING: RAHAB MINISTRIES PROVIDES MENTORING SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED BY SEX TRAFFICKING IN FOUR NORTHEAST OHIO COUNTIES, AND COMMUNITY-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT TO A SEGMENT OF ENROLLED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. YOUTH ARE REFERRED BY JUVENILE COURTS IN SUMMIT AND CUYAHOGA COUNTIES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND THE PUBLIC. ENROLLED YOUTH MEET WITH A HEALTHY TRAUMA-INFORMED ADULT MENTOR WEEKLY AT ONE OF RAHAB'S YOUTH CENTERS LOCATED IN AKRON AND CLEVELAND OR OUT IN THE COMMUNITY. MENTORS TAKE YOUTH FOR FUN ACTIVITIES TO RESTORE A SENSE OF CHILDHOOD THAT WAS STRIPPED AWAY BY TRAFFICKING AND TO BUILD HEALING RELATIONSHIPS WHERE MENTORS CAN HELP PROCESS TRAUMA, ENCOURAGE POSITIVE DECISION MAKING, AND BUILD THE YOUTH'S SELF-ESTEEM. YOUTH AND FAMILIES ENROLLED IN COMMUNITY-BASED CASE MANAGEMENT HAVE ACCESS TO WEEKLY MENTORING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PROMOTE HEALING IN-ENVIRONMENT.
  2. $331,250 spent. DROP-IN HOMES: RAHAB MINISTRIES OPERATES TWO NONRESIDENTIAL DROP-IN HOMES, IN AKRON AND CANTON, STRATEGICALLY LOCATED IN AREAS WITH A HIGH PREVALENCE OF PROSTITUTION TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE LOCAL WOMEN BEING AFFECTED BY SEX TRAFFICKING. THE DROP-IN HOMES OPEN ON WEEKDAYS, WITH TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN NEED, TO OFFER WARM MEALS, FREE CLOTHING AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES, REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL SERVICES AS NEEDED, DAILY BIBLE STUDY, THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMMING, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY AN OPEN INVITATION FOR WOMEN TO PARTICIPATE IN SAFE, UPLIFTING, PEER-SUPPORTED COMMUNITY. THE UNIQUE OPEN-DOOR POLICY STRATEGICALLY REDUCES BARRIERS TO SERVICE FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE BY ALLOWING WOMEN TO ATTEND WITHOUT APPLICATION, REFERRAL, OR QUALIFICATION.
  3. $52,378 spent. OUTREACH: RAHAB OUTREACH TEAMS GO INTO LOCAL STREETS, STRIP CLUBS AND JAILS TO MEET UNIDENTIFIED VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING, OFFERING SAFE, HEALTHY, AND SUPPORTIVE CONNECTIONS WITH AN INVITATION FOR FURTHER SERVICES. STREET AND STRIP CLUB TEAMS GO TO AREAS WHERE PROSTITUTION AND COMMERCIAL SEX TRADE DRIVES A DEMAND FOR TRAFFICKING, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH WOMEN BY OFFERING MEALS, SMALL GIFTS, CONVERSATION, PRAYER, AND CONNECTION TO FURTHER SERVICES AT RAHAB. JAIL TEAMS GO INTO LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES OFFERING BIBLE STUDY AND BUILDING A SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR WOMEN THAT THEY CAN RELY ON PRE- AND POST-RELEASE.

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 2006.

    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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