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Crawford Hoying Foundation

EIN 20-3413127 · Dublin, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CRAWFORD HOYING FOUNDATION IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING YOUTH-FOCUSED CASUES BY OPENING DOORS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH. THE MISSION IS TO HELP SHAPE THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH ACROSS CENTRAL OHIO - SO THEY CAN BE EXCEPTIONAL.

Income
$822,034
Spending
$113,719
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
-3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
178

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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 50% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 86% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1748% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% 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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $2,866 spent. CRAWFORD HOYING FOUNDATION RECEIVED A GRANT IN 2024 TO PURCHASE LAND AND START TOPIARY PARK. TOPIARY PARK HELPS SUPPORT THE CRAWFORD HOYING FOUNDATION'S MISSION TO HELP SHAPE THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH ACROSS CENTRAL OHIO BY FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE, VIBRANT COMMUNITY SPACE. AS A FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, IT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION AND CREATIVITY OUTDOORS.
  2. $20,000 spent. CRAWFORD HOYING FOUNDATION'S LARGEST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER SUPPORTS LOCAL CHARITIES THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR MISSION TO HELP SUPPORT UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY. CRAWFORD HOYING FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO HELP NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND EAT LEARN PLAY FURTHER THEIR MISSIONS TO HELP CARE FOR SICK AND IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN.
  3. $38,000 spent. THROUGH MONEY RAISED BY LOCAL EVENTS, CRAWFORD HOYING FOUNDATION IS ABLE TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE AWARDED TO INSPIRING STUDENTS THAT FACE CHALLENGES BEFORE THEY EVEN WALK THROUGH THE DOORS OF THEIR SCHOOL. CRAWFORD HOYING FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION FOR THREE SEPARATE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS THIS YEAR WHO ARE EACH ATTENDING THE UNIVERSITY OF THEIR CHOICE. CRAWFORD HOYING FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED THREE 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS TO ATTEND A PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL.

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 November 6, 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 September 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 November 4, 2026.

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