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Ethiopian Tewahedo Social Services

EIN 20-3525591 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BE THE FOCAL POINT OF SOCIETAL INTEGRATION FOR IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND SELF-DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WHILE INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE DIVERSE CULTURES AND HERITAGE.

Income
$9.8 million
Spending
$10.2 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
272
Volunteers
81
Highest pay
$194,287, ceo

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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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 (4)
  1. $3.5 million spent. WE PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO 563 CLIENTS. 296 CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN ENGLISH SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGE CLASSES. 200 EMPLOYMENT CLIENTS WERE PLACED IN JOBS. OUR FAMILY CARE PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 272 INDIVIDUALS. THE SERVICES INCLUDED EDUCATIONAL COUNSELING, REFERRAL, AND PROVIDE THE NEEDED RESOURCES WHEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HUMAN TRAFFICKING OR STALKING OCCURS. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAD 5831 OUTREACH FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL WELLNESS, 43 RHS-SCREENINGS, AND ASSISTED 143 FAMILIES FOR KINSHIP AND ADOPTION NAVIGATOR PROGRAM. WE ASSISTED CLIENTS WITH IDA ASSET ACCOUNTS WHERE 19 CARS WERE PURCHASED, AND 37 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED MICROBUSINESS TRAININGS.
  2. $4.5 million spent. WE SERVED 453 YOUTHS IN COLUMBUS, OHIO IN THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, 694 YOUTHS IN SUMMER ENRICHMENT, 122 YOUTHS IN COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM, AND 550 YOUTHS IN ATTENDANCE FOR YOUTH SUMMIT. WE ALSO PROVIDED FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND RELATED YOUTH PROGRAMMING.
  3. $1.4 million spent. WE PROVIDED RESETTLEMENT SERVICE TO 245 INDIVIDUALS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED ASSISTANCE OBTAINING SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM HOUSING, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER RELATED RESETTLEMENT SERVICES.
  4. $208,419 spent. WE PROVIDED SEVERAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT THE REFUGEE COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED COMMUNITY GARDEN, COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING, FOOD PANTRY AND HEALTH RESEARCH PROJECT.

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 2025.

    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 October 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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