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Emanuel Community Center

EIN 31-0537060 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 50% 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 Cincinnati Squash Academy is a sports and education nonprofit that seeks to create a transformative impact on a select group of motivated, underserved youth in the community. Squash is the hook, yet education is the heart of the program.The ultimate goal is to guide student-athletes on the pathway to post-secondary success and beyond such that they can live independent, choice-filled lives.We recruit students at partner schools and provide free, year-round academic support, squash coaching and guidance to our scholars.

Income
$607,668
Spending
$638,876
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
32.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
4
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$100,000, executive dir.

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

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    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 July 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 (1)
  1. $317,699 spent. Emanuel Community Center runs an urban squash program that serves many under-privileged students. The mission of this program is to change the trajectory of disadvantaged youth residing in the Over-the-Rhine community by helping them reach their full academic and athletic potential. Urban squash is a nationally tested youth development program overseen by the National Urban Squash Association. The program combines academics, mentoring, fitness, community service, cultural enrichment and college placement for participating students. It is an intensive, year-round program that takes place after school, on the weekends and in the summer. It engages students from the time they join in elementary school or middle school until they graduate from college. Cincinnati Squash Academy, through its urban squash and its education programs, strives to have a transformative impact on the lives of its participants. Cincinnati Squash Academy goes through an extended tryout period before a student becomes a full member (achieves gold status). This tryout period goes on for several months where attendance, attitude and commitment are measured. Each student received more than 100 hours of academic tutoring and enrichment as well as squash training. Students compete in squash tournaments around the Midwest. Additionally, our students have achieved academic excellence which has resulted in some students being awarded scholarships or admission into highly competitive private schools. Further, the students are exposed to cultural and community enrichment (local arts, service and law enforcement engagement).Fiscal Year 2025 accomplishments:- 82% of students consumed at least 75% of the program hours offered- 73% of students had a 3.0 in squash REACH scores, and 92% of students improved in three out of eight or more skills testing categories- 3 CSA students took Top 5 placements at the A division at the Squash and Education Alliance (SEA) Individual Nationals- 5 CSA students took Top 5 placements at US Squash tournaments- 100% of CSA high-performance squash players improved in four out of eight skills testing categoriesIn academics:- 85% of students have a GPA above a 3.0, and 100% of students have a GPA above a 2.0- 100% of CSA high school students sought two external opportunities per year that will assist them in building leadership skills- 92% of CSA high school students increased their knowledge of how to apply to college- 100% of CSA high school students participated in a lecture/tour/activity on at least two career fields per year- 100% of high school seniors applied to at least three postsecondary programs, and 100% enrolled in a postsecondary program at the University of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University, Notre Dame, and Yale University.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 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 July 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 April 1954.

    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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