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Troy Recreation Assn Inc

EIN 31-0579679 · Troy, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A SAFE, CONSISTENT COMMUNITY FOR EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, IN THE TROY AREA WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON YOUTH.

Income
$382,771
Spending
$396,483
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 55%
Employees
21
Volunteers
120
Highest pay
$42,116, exec. dir.

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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 69% 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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 (1)
  1. $378,607 spent. THE TROY REC CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THE YOUTH OF TROY WITH PROGRAMS AND A FACILITY THAT WILL HELP THEM IN THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERISM. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO AN AVERAGE OF 90 SIXTH THRU TWELFTH GRADERS DAILY, 45 KINDERGARTEN THRU FIFTH GRADERS DAILY, 56 PRESCHOOLERS, LUNCH BUDDY SERVICES TO 50 CHILDREN, INDOOR SOCCER FOR 120 CHILDREN, AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE HAVE GREATLY INCREASED THE USAGE AND TRAFFIC THROUGHOUT OUR BUILDING AND WILL STRIVE TO MAINTAIN THIS HIGH DEMAND. OUR WEEKEND BAG OF SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD REGULARLY SENDS HOME 50 OR MORE BAGS OF FOOD FOR TEENS IN NEED. OUR FACILITY IS A GREAT RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS. MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS USE THE BUILDING AS A MEETING PLACE INCLUDING: GIRL SCOUTS, CUB SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS, TROY HIGH SCHOOL BAND, CISV, MIAMI COUNTY LOCAL FOOD COUNCIL, COLLIE CONNECTIONS, AND PRIVATE PARTIES FOR BIRTHDAYS, SPORTS TEAMS, CHURCH GROUPS, AND FAMILY GATHERINGS. THESE PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES PROVIDE THE PARTICIPANTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, INTERACTION, AND FELLOWSHIP. THE REC IS A SAFE SPACE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AND THE EXPERIENCES AT THE REC HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING. THE REC HAS BEEN SERVING THE TROY COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY YOUTH, FOR OVER 85 YEARS, AND THAT TRADITION CONTINUED IN THE YEAR 2024. THE TROY REC CONTINUES TO PROVIDE THE YOUTH OF TROY WITH PROGRAMS AND A FACILITY THAT WILL HELP THEM IN THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERISM. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO AN AVERAGE OF 90 SIXTH THRU TWELFTH GRADERS DAILY, 45 KINDERGARTEN THRU FIFTH GRADERS DAILY, 56 PRESCHOOLERS, LUNCH BUDDY SERVICES TO 50 CHILDREN, INDOOR SOCCER FOR 120 CHILDREN, AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE HAVE GREATLY INCREASED THE USAGE AND TRAFFIC THROUGHOUT OUR BUILDING AND WILL STRIVE TO MAINTAIN THIS HIGH DEMAND. OUR WEEKEND BAG OF SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD REGULARLY SENDS HOME 50 OR MORE BAGS OF FOOD FOR TEENS IN NEED. OUR FACILITY IS A GREAT RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS. MANY COMMUNITY GROUPS USE THE BUILDING AS A MEETING PLACE INCLUDING: GIRL SCOUTS, CUB SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS, TROY HIGH SCHOOL BAND, CISV, MIAMI COUNTY LOCAL FOOD COUNCIL, COLLIE CONNECTIONS, AND PRIVATE PARTIES FOR BIRTHDAYS, SPORTS TEAMS, CHURCH GROUPS, AND FAMILY GATHERINGS. THESE PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES PROVIDE THE PARTICIPANTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH, INTERACTION, AND FELLOWSHIP. THE REC IS A SAFE SPACE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS AND THE EXPERIENCES AT THE REC HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND BELONGING. THE REC HAS BEEN SERVING THE TROY COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY YOUTH, FOR OVER 85 YEARS, AND THAT TRADITION CONTINUED IN THE YEAR 2024.

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 September 1953.

    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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