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Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board

EIN 30-0252370 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Dedicated to providing employers with a prepared workforce by connecting job-seeking customers to opportunities that build their career readinesss, thereby contributing to the growth of our community and region.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
6
Volunteers
119
Highest pay
$138,387, executive 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 100% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    47 of 47 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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)
  1. $356,410 spent. One Stop Operations: Using federal grant funds from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 (which replaced the previous Workforce Investment Act of 1998), the Organization provides oversight for Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ), the one-stop center exists to help local job seekers obtain necessary skills to secure employment and assist local businesses in finding employees with the skill set they need. The area received a standard federal allocation based on state of Ohios allocation policy and served 6,856 individuals through the OMJ Center and its network of partners. These outcomes also include 289 individuals provided with grant funds for in-demand career training programs. Results also include 81% of adults/dislocated workers obtaining employment and 1,541 employers served.
  2. $64,563 spent. Youth: This program uses funds in a statewide, integrated program called Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP). CCMEP leverages transitional assistance for needy families (TANF) and WIOA funding to serve 14-24 year old youth with comprehensive employment, education, and training services, to improve their work readiness and college readiness capabilities, as well as providing treatment and case management for a variety of impediments to their workforce success. Services are provided by three organizations - two for out-of-school youth and one for in-school youth. Combined, these TANF and WIOA programs serviced over 2,109 youth/young adults with 626 obtaining employment.
  3. $458,431 spent. Adult/Special Grants/Administration/Dislocated Workers/Employer Services: In this fiscal year, the Organization was awarded a grant to assist with breaking down barriers for residents such as transportation and language. In addition, the Organization assisted with applying with other entities and/or providing letters of support, to bring additional resources into the Cincinnati/Hamilton County service area.
  4. $791,335 spent. RESA and Subcontracted programs
  5. RESA and Subcontracted programs 791335. 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

  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 June 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 June 2004.

    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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