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Cincinnati Union Bethel

EIN 31-0536655 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Empowering women to break the cycles of poverty, addiction, and human trafficking.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
14.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
32
Volunteers
304
Highest pay
$207,052, president/ceo

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

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 109% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    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 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. $402,646 spent. CINCINNATI SCHOLAR HOUSE [Est. 2020]: Through Cincinnati Scholar House, we provide safe, affordable housing and wraparound supports to low-income single mothers and their children. Our goal is to empower single mothers to complete a postsecondary educational or employment program, secure a family-sustaining job, and create a legacy of stability that continues from one generation to the next. This program is located within a 44-unit affordable housing space. Residents contribute up to 30% of their income towards rent and receive access to a variety of onsite services, such as case management; academic tutoring; career readiness workshops; life skills workshops; and linkages to affordable, high-quality childcare.We support approximately 54 families through Cincinnati Scholar House each year. All families are led by single parents who are pursuing a postsecondary credential, such as a college degree, a job certification program or an industry apprenticeship. In total, 86.4% of participants identify as Black, 4.5% identify as multiracial, and 9.1% identify as white. All participating families are led by single mothers between the ages of 18 and 39.
  2. $771,605 spent. THE ANNA LOUISE INN [Est. 1909]: Through our Anna Louise Inn, we provide permanent supportive housing to women experiencing chronic homelessness. HER Cincinnati operates the Inn as a Housing Assistance Program, offering rental subsidies so that residents pay only 30% of their income towards rent. We offer wraparound case management services to all residents, with the goal of helping them graduate to independent, stable housing. Each year, we serve 85 women through the Inn. All (100%) of participants are low-income women who have a certificate of chronic homelessness. The majority of participants have been diagnosed with either a substance use disorder or a mental health disorder as well.
  3. $1.3 million spent. OFF THE STREETS [Est. 2006]: Off the Streets is HER Cincinnati's holistic recovery program for women who are survivors of human trafficking. Clients reside at our 24-bed communal shelter, where they can access basic needs, addiction recovery services, and trauma-informed case management. After completing the first phase of the recovery process, clients have the option of moving into our OTS transitional housing space, which is located on floors directly above our OTS shelter. These clients can then work toward greater levels of self-sufficiency while still being able to access our wraparound supports on an as-needed basis. Each year, 75-100 women participate in OTS. Currently, 62% of clients are white, 31% are African American, and 7% are multiracial. Clients range in age from 18 to 57 years old. All (100%) of OTS clients are survivors of domestic human trafficking who have a history of incarceration. In a typical year, 61% of clients report a mental health diagnosis, 98% require substance abuse treatment, and 20% have a diagnosed physical or mental disability.

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 February 1942.

    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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