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Mid-Western Childrens Home

EIN 31-0722339 · Pleasant Pln, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOSTER CARE & RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME MID-WESTERN CHILDREN'S HOME REACHES OUT TO TOUCH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALING. MID-WESTERN IS LICENSED BY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES AS A GROUP HOME PROGRAM AND AS A PRIVATE NON-CUSTODIAL AGENCY. STAFF OF MID-WESTERN ARE QUALIFIED, MOTIVATED, CONSCIENTIOUS INDIVIDUALS DEDICATED TO QUALITY CHILD CARE AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
35.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 42%
Employees
29
Volunteers
200

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 35.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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

    0 of 10

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

  • 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. $870,874 spent. MID-WESTERN CHILDRENS HOME SEEKS TO PROVIDE STABLE AND NURTURING SUBSTITUTE CARE ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUTH REQUIRING OUT-OF-HOME CARE FOR VARIOUS REASONS. TO THIS END MCH OPERATES A GROUP HOME, FOSTER HOME, AND ADOPTION PROGRAM.
  2. $480,228 spent. VILLAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (A SUBSIDIARY OF MID-WESTERN CHILDRENS HOME) IS A PRIVATE SCHOOL ESTABLISHED IN 1994. THE SCHOOL IS CHARTERED BY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND IS ACCREDITED TO GIVE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS TO EVERY STUDENT WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION FROM THE 12TH GRADE. THE SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES WHO ARE IN NEED OF ACADEMIC, BEHAVIORAL, OR EMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE. THERAPEUTIC SERVICES SUCH AS INDIVIDUALS, GROUP AND FAMILY COUNSELING, AS WELL AS PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS WHO MAY QUALIFY. THE SCHOOL IS STAFFED BY A 100% HIGHLY QUALIFIED FACULTY.
  3. $182,941 spent. N/A

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 March 1967.

    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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