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Building for Tomorrow

EIN 27-4254089 · Akron, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$346,973, president

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 75% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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. $227,698 spent. REACH OPPORTUNITY CENTER: THE REACH OPPORTUNITY CENTER IS AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF THE SUMMIT LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE CENTER HELPS FAMILIES TO RISE ABOVE POVERTY BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THAT ARE KEYS TO IMPROVING PERSONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE WHOLE FAMILY AND SUPPORT SUMMIT EDUCATION INITIATIVE'S CRADLE TO CAREER ALLIANCE BY:-PREPARING CHILDREN FOR KINDERGARTEN-ENSURING CHILDREN ARE READING AT PROFICIENCY BY 3RD GRADE-DELIVERING ADULT LEARNING AND JOB READINESS SERVICES
  2. $501,689 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE: EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE (ECI) OPERATES UNDER THE PREMISE THAT INVESTMENTS IN EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION DELIVER ECONOMIC RETURNS AND PROVIDE A FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS LATER IN LIFE. ECI'S UNIQUE DESIGN MAXIMIZES SCARCE RESOURCES TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS AND SUPPORT FAMILIES. THROUGH HOME VISITATION, FAMILY OUTREACH EVENTS, AND MATERNAL DEPRESSION SERVICES, AMHA HAS FOUND AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT WAY TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CARE AND EDUCATION TO A VERY HARD-TO-REACH POPULATION. ECI STRIVES TO EMPOWER PARENTS/CAREGIVERS TO BE THEIR CHILD'S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER BY BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS. ECI'S TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WORK DIRECTLY WITH VULNERABLE FAMILIES AND ALSO CONNECT CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF CARE.
  3. $348,362 spent. SPARK (SUPPORTING PARTNERSHIPS TO ASSURE READY KIDS), A COMPONENT OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD INITIATIVE, IS A FAMILY-FOCUSED KINDERGARTEN-READINESS HOME VISITATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PREPARE CHILDREN AGES 3 AND 4 FOR KINDERGARTEN BY HELPING FAMILIES IN STRUCTURED LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES ALIGNED WITH OHIO'S EARLY LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, ADMINISTERS DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENTS AND SCREENINGS, AND INITIATIVES REFERRALS TO NEEDED COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
  4. COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM: THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN FOCUS IS ON OFFERING YOUTH SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES WITH OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS. COVID-19 ACTION FUND: THE ACTION FUND WAS CREATED TO ADDRESS THE PANDEMIC AND ITS AFFECT ON OUR COMMUNITIES' VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COVID-19 ACTION FUND WENT DIRECTLY TOWARDS ADDRESSING HARDSHIPS CAUSED BY COVID-19. ALTHOUGH THE SITUATION IS CHANGING DAILY, OUR GREATEST NEEDS WERE FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, AND CONNECTIVITY ASSISTANCE. CONNECTHOME IS A PROJECT OF AMHA AND ITS NON-PROFIT ARM, BUILDING FOR TOMMOROW. THIS INITIATIVE IS COMMITTED TO CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE BY PROVIDING DIGITAL EQUITY AND ACCESS FOR ALL. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES, INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND DEVICE PROVIDERS, CONNECTHOME CONNECTS AMHA RESIDENTS TO THREE DIFFERENT AREAS OF CONNECTIVITY: 1. AFFORDABLE INTERNET; 2. ACCESS TO DEVICES; AND 3. DIGITAL LITERACY. CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS: GAR FOUNDATION, KNIGHT FOUNDATION, HUNTINGTON FOUNDATION, AND THE AKRON CIVIC COMMONS (ACC) COMMITTED $25,000 EACH TO SUPPORT AMHA'S FY2020 CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS PLANNING GRANT. THE GAR FOUNDATION MONEY WAS VERY FLEXIBLE AND COULD BE USED IN ANY WAY TO SUPPORT THE PLANNING PROCESS. KNIGHT, HUNITINGTON, AND AKRON CIVIC COMMONS FUNDS WERE COMMITTED TO THE "DOING WHILE PLANNING" (DWP) PROJECT, WHICH IS A PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THAT ADRESSES RESIDENT-IDENTIFIED WANTS. OUR DWP PROJECT IS THE GATHERING SPACE. ALL FUNDS GIVEN BY KNIGHT, HUNTINGTON, AND ACC HAVE/WILL BE USED ON THE PILOT THEN PERMANENT BUILD OF THE GATHERING SPACE.

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 April 2011.

    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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