Canal Winchester Human Services Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Canal Winchester Human Services exists to connect people, resources, and compassion to support and serve our local community in life-changing ways. Our goal is for every individual who walks through our doors, whether to serve or be served, feels valued and connected, not only to our organization but to the broader community.
- Income
- $481,435
- Spending
- $362,015
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 17.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 61%
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 1,200
- Highest pay
- $55,222, adm director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 51% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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)
- $141,740 spent. Senior Transportation - We provide daily transportation for senior citizens aged 60 & older who reside within the Canal Winchester School District, the city limits of Canal Winchester, or the Village of Lithopolis. Priority is given to medical appointments, with non- medical transportation offered as scheduling permits. Group and Social Transportation = Weekly trips are available for grocery shopping and visits to The Community Food Pantry for Market Day. Additionally, we coordinate social outings twice per month to encourage seniors to remain active and socially engaged. FYE25 Total One-Way Trips: 4,485 FYE25 Total Miles Driven: 35,420
- $104,140 spent. Food Outreach - In FYE25, The Community Food Pantry served 6,854 people, providing 88,905 meals. We operate as a choice pantry, allowing clients to select the items that best meet their households needs. Clients may visit the pantry twice per month, with each visit providing 15 meals per person. FY25 Total food distributed: 96,070 lbs Market Day Program - This program serves low-income seniors residing at Davids Way and Canal Village. Clients may shop weekly on Thursdays. Transportation is also provided for these residents, and in FY25, approximately 45% of them took advantage of Market Day. Feeding Our Future Program - This initiative supports students within the Canal Winchester School District by providing weekend meals. During the 2024-2025 school year, we served approximately 124 students weekly, distributing 7,502 meals. Blessing Boxes - We maintain two publicaly accessible blessing boxes - one located at our facility and another at the American Legion in Lithopolis. These boxes provide an alternative food access point for those who may be unhoused or reluctant to visit the pantry.
- $50,617 spent. Community Outreach - Adopt A Family program - This holiday assistance program supports families experiencing financial hardship. Each adopted child receives clothing, pajamas, underwear, socks, and three gifts from Santa. Families also receive a full food basket, including ham, eggs, butter, and fresh produce. Gently used coats and new hats, gloves, and scarves are also distributed. 2024 Impact - 255 individuals served, including 174 adopted children. Emergency Assistance Program - We provide emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utility payments to residents within the Canal Winchster School District. FYE25 Total Assistance Distributed: $7,821.67 Tools for School Program - Each year, students in need from Canal Winchester Local Schools and Bloom-Carroll Schools receive new backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies. 2024-2025 School Year: 142 students served Senior Outreach Programs - Tuesday Senior Lunch - A weekly congregate meal is served to approximately 50-60 seniors, offering both a nutritious lunch and an opportunity for social interaction. Community Care Days - Our Spring 2025 Community Care Day was held in partnership with the Canal Winchester Young Professionals Club, who completed mulching, weeding, and other outdoor projects for local seniors. The Fall 2024 event, organized with the Indians Club and Renee Hamilton, focused on leaf removal for elderly residents. Out to Lunch Bunch - Each month, we transport seniors to a local restaurant for a shared lunch, promoting social engagement and community connection.
- Other Program Services - Community Events, Senior Activities
- Other Program Services - Community Events, 0. 0. 0.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 September 30, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1976.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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