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The Joey Arrietta Foundation

EIN 26-3172087 · Fairlawn, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 43% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE JOEY ARRIETTA FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FOSTERING POSITIVE ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR AREA YOUTH THROUGH THE PARTICIPATION IN FASTPITCH SOFTBALL PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND VARIOUS EXPERIENCES. THE POSITIVE ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR AREA YOUTH THROUGH THE PARTICIPATION IN FASTPITCH SOFTBALL PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND VARIOUS EXPERIENCES. THE RACERS CHARITIES COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE MUCH MORE THAN JUST A CHANCE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GAME, BUT A CHANCE TO LEARN LIFE'S LESSONS THROUGH TRULY UNIQUE ACTIVITIES.

Income
$81,168
Spending
$124,021
Spent on programs
43%
Reserves
23.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 99%
Employees
2
Highest pay
$55,240, president/di

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: 55 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 53% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    43% 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: 51 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $53,330 spent. "FORM 990 MISSION STATEMENT PART III LINE 1" THE JOEY ARRIETTA FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FOSTERING POSITIVE ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR AREA YOUTH THROUGH THE PARTICIPATION IN FASTPITCH SOFTBALL PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND VARIOUS EXPERIENCES. THE RACERS CHARITIES COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE MUCH MORE THAN JUST A CHANCE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GAME, BUT A CHANCE TO LEARN LIFE'S LESSONS THROUGH TRULY UNIQUE ACTIVITES. THE TOGETHER PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM SUPPORTING SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT INVOLVE OR ADDRESS WOMEN'S ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY, TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF THE WOMEN (AND MEN) OF THE GREATER AKRON AREA. PROFITS ARE DIRECTED TO THE BREAST HEALTH CENTER AT AKRON GENERAL TO SUPPORT DIAGNOSTIC, TREATMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY. "FORM 990 MISSION STATEMENT PART III LINE 1" THE JOEY ARRIETTA FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FOSTERING POSITIVE ACADEMIC, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR AREA YOUTH THROUGH THE PARTICIPATION IN FASTPITCH SOFTBALL PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND VARIOUS EXPERIENCES. THE RACERS CHARITIES COMMUNITY PROGRAMS PROVIDE MUCH MORE THAN JUST A CHANCE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GAME, BUT A CHANCE TO LEARN LIFE'S LESSONS THROUGH TRULY UNIQUE ACTIVITES. THE TOGETHER PROGRAM IS A PROGRAM SUPPORTING SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT INVOLVE OR ADDRESS WOMEN'S ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY, TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF THE WOMEN (AND MEN) OF THE GREATER AKRON AREA. PROFITS ARE DIRECTED TO THE BREAST HEALTH CENTER AT AKRON GENERAL TO SUPPORT DIAGNOSTIC, TREATMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES FOR WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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