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Buckeye Firearms Foundation Inc

EIN 26-1239294 · Wayland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair57 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION'S PRINCIPAL PURPOSE SHALL BE EXCLUSIVELY TO BE A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO DEFEND AND ADVANCE HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW, SPECIFICALLY DEFENDING AND ADVANCING THE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS TO OWN AND USE FIREARMS FOR ALL LEGAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SELF-DEFENSE, HUNTING, COMPETITION AND RECREATION.

Income
$329,975
Spending
$261,882
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
35.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 35.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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: 57 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $3,039 spent. DEFENDING AND ADVANCING HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SECURED BY LAW, SPECIFICALLY THE RIGHTS OF CITIZENS TO OWN AND USE FIREARMS FOR ALL LEGAL ACTIVITIES.
  2. $208,844 spent. FACULTY/ADMINISTRATOR SAFETY TRAINING AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - FASTER SAVES LIVES: WE PROVIDE AND FACILITATE TRAINING FOR SCHOOL STAFF TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO AND REDUCE DAMAGES DURING ACTIVE KILLER/ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENTS. WE CONTRACT WITH OTHER EXPERTS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND GUIDANCE. TRAINING INCLUDES MINDSET, SHOOTING, AND TRAUMA CARE OF THE INJURED. IT INCLUDES "FORCE ON FORCE- OR SCENARIO BASED TRAINING AND CONCLUDES WITH PASSING THE SAME QUALIFICATION COURSE REQUIRED BY ALL OHIO LAW ENFORCEMENT, BUT TO A MUCH HIGHER STANDARD. THESE CLASSES ARE APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL STAFF AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
  3. $19,486 spent. PROVIDED A 2-DAY YOUTH SHOOT EVENT FOR UNDER 18 YEAR OLD YOUTHS TO LEARN ABOUT FIREARMS SAFETY AND MARKSMANSHIP. ALSO HOSTED THE BUCKEYE BLAST FUN SHOOT. PROVIDED OTHER 1-DAY TRAINING CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED SHOOTERS FOR BASIC TACTICAL TRAINING, IDPA-STYLE SCENARIO SHOOTS, AND LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS OF REACTIVE SHOOTING. THE EVENTS ALSO PROVIDED INTRODUCTIONS TO HANDGUN AND SKEET ACTIVITIES FOR MORE EXPERIENCED ATTENDEES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDED MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONAL GRANTS TO HELP FACILITATE LOCAL YOUTH AND FAMILY SHOOTING EVENTS.

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 November 2008.

    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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