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Roy Hall Driven Foundation

EIN 26-4467929 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak27 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

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

What it says it does

DRIVEN'S INFRASTRUCTURE IS BUILT ON THREE CORE PRINCIPLES; PERSEVERANCE (NEVER GIVE UP), RESILIENCE (GET BACK UP), AND ASSISTANCE (HELP OTHERS UP). THROUGH OUR SPECIALIZED EVENTS, OUTREACH PROJECTS, AND PROGRAMS WE COMBAT COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL SHORTCOMINGS, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY FULFILLING OUR MISSION. WE USE OUR PLATFORM FOR A PURPOSE; TO ASSIST IN SOLVING VARIOUS COMMUNITY CHALLENGES.

Income
$683,126
Spending
$759,787
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
-4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
11
Volunteers
220

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 244% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 78% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $79,945 spent. YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THE DRIVEN FOUNDATION PROVIDES WEEKLY YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS. SESSIONS BUILD LIFE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS INCLUDING INTEGRITY, CHARACTER, ACCOUNTABILITY, TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION, AND POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING THROUGH GUIDED DISCUSSIONS AND INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES. CAREER EXPLORATION TOURS & FIELD TRIPS (GRADES 5-9) THE DRIVEN FOUNDATION CONDUCTS CAREER EXPLORATION TOURS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-9, PROVIDING HANDS-ON EXPOSURE TO CAREER PATHWAYS. STUDENTS VISIT LOCAL BUSINESSES ACROSS INDUSTRIES (INCLUDING BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP) TO LEARN ABOUT WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES. YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THE DRIVEN FOUNDATION PROVIDES WEEKLY YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IN ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS. SESSIONS BUILD LIFE AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS INCLUDING INTEGRITY, CHARACTER, ACCOUNTABILITY, TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION, AND POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING THROUGH GUIDED DISCUSSIONS AND INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES. CAREER EXPLORATION TOURS & FIELD TRIPS (GRADES 5-9) THE DRIVEN FOUNDATION CONDUCTS CAREER EXPLORATION TOURS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-9, PROVIDING HANDS-ON EXPOSURE TO CAREER PATHWAYS. STUDENTS VISIT LOCAL BUSINESSES ACROSS INDUSTRIES (INCLUDING BANKING/FINANCIAL SERVICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP) TO LEARN ABOUT WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $263,506 spent. FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAM (WINTER MEALS SUPPORT) DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, THE DRIVEN FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES BOXES OF FOOD TO CENTRAL OHIO FAMILIES TO HELP FILL GAPS WHEN STUDENTS MAY LOSE ACCESS TO SCHOOL MEALS. SEASONAL OUTREACH PROVIDES UP TO 30,000+ MEALS TO FAMILIES DURING WINTER BREAK PERIODS. BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK & SUPPLIES OUTREACH THE DRIVEN FOUNDATION HOSTS A BACK-TO-SCHOOL OUTREACH EVENT SERVING APPROXIMATELY 400 CENTRAL OHIO STUDENTS WITH BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES ALIGNED TO SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE A MEAL AND SELECT HYGIENE ITEMS (SUCH AS TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTHPASTE, AND SOAP) TO SUPPORT READINESS FOR SCHOOL. FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAM (WINTER MEALS SUPPORT) DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, THE DRIVEN FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES BOXES OF FOOD TO CENTRAL OHIO FAMILIES TO HELP FILL GAPS WHEN STUDENTS MAY LOSE ACCESS TO SCHOOL MEALS. SEASONAL OUTREACH PROVIDES UP TO 30,000+ MEALS TO FAMILIES DURING WINTER BREAK PERIODS. BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK & SUPPLIES OUTREACH THE DRIVEN FOUNDATION HOSTS A BACK-TO-SCHOOL OUTREACH EVENT SERVING APPROXIMATELY 400 CENTRAL OHIO STUDENTS WITH BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES ALIGNED TO SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE A MEAL AND SELECT HYGIENE ITEMS (SUCH AS TOOTHBRUSHES, TOOTHPASTE, AND SOAP) TO SUPPORT READINESS FOR SCHOOL.
  3. $45,230 spent. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS (TWO COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOLS) THE DRIVEN FOUNDATION OPERATES AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS AT TWO COLUMBUS MIDDLE SCHOOLS, SERVING ABOUT 25 STUDENTS PER SITE, MONDAY-THURSDAY FROM 2:30-5:00 P.M. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES TUTORING, MEALS (TWO PER DAY), LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP INSTRUCTION, WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND FIELD TRIPS.
  4. $79,876 spent. MOTIVATIONAL & STATE TESTING PREPARATION ASSEMBLIES THE DRIVEN FOUNDATION PROVIDES MOTIVATIONAL AND STATE TESTING PREPARATION ASSEMBLIES THAT ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO DO THEIR BEST ACADEMICALLY. ASSEMBLIES FOCUS ON EFFORT, FOCUS, PREPARATION, POSITIVE MINDSET, AND HEALTHY HABITS (INCLUDING PROPER REST) TO SUPPORT STUDENT CONFIDENCE AND PERFORMANCE.
  5. MOTIVATIONAL & STATE TESTING PREPARATION ASSEMBLIES THE DRIVEN FOUNDATION PROVIDES MOTIVATIONAL AND STATE TESTING PREPARATION ASSEMBLIES THAT ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO DO THEIR BEST ACADEMICALLY. ASSEMBLIES FOCUS ON EFFORT, FOCUS, PREPARATION, POSITIVE MINDSET, AND HEALTHY HABITS (INCLUDING PROPER REST) TO SUPPORT STUDENT CONFIDENCE AND PERFORMANCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 July 2009.

    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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