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Tri County Jobs for Ohios Graduates

EIN 31-1204720 · Akron, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO HELP AT-RISK STUDENTS AND OUT OF SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT AT A LIVABLE WAGE OR POST-SECONDARY JOB TRAINING.

Income
$7.8 million
Spending
$7.4 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
383
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$291,175, 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 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 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 (3)
  1. $3.3 million spent. SCHOOL-TO-CAREERS/ DROPOUT PREVENTION SERVICES - TARGETING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SUMMIT, STARK, MEDINA AND TRUMBULL COUNTIES WHO ARE AT-RISK REGARDING GRADUATION AND/OR MAKING A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO WORK. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES LIFE SKILLS, COMMUNICATION, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, PLANNED SUMMER ACTIVITIES, AND YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM YEAR. IT ALSO FEATURES AN INTENSIVE 12-MONTH FOLLOW-UP FOR ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THAT INCLUDES MONTHLY CONTACT AND CAREER/POST-SECONDARY PLACEMENT SERVICES.
  2. $3.3 million spent. CAREER CONNECTIONS - ASSISTANCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS IN SUMMIT, STARK, MEDINA AND TRUMBULL COUNTIES, THOSE CURRENTLY NOT ENROLLED IN A FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM AND/OR GRADUATED YOUTH LACKING THE OCCUPATIONAL OR BASIC SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY ENTER THE WORKFORCE AT A LIVABLE WAGE. THESE CLIENTS STRIVE TO ACHIEVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR ITS EDUCATION EQUIVALENT AND/OR MARKETABLE SKILLS THAT INCLUDE BASIC AND OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING ALONG WITH A QUALITY JOB. THIS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP TUTORING, LIFE SKILLS, SOFT SKILLS, LEADERSHIP, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. INTENSIVE 12-MONTH FOLLOW-UP IS A CORE SERVICE FOR THIS POPULATION.
  3. $423,601 spent. WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMMING - PROVIDES WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAMMING FOR INDIVIDUALS IN SUMMIT, STARK, MEDINA AND TRUMBULL COUNTIES. WE HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH EMPLOYER RECRUITMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. WE ALSO OFFER A VIRTUAL SUMMER ACADEMY UTILIZING A COMPETENCY-BASED PATHWAY APPROACH TO GAIN EMPLOYABILITY AND SOFT SKILLS ALONG WITH ENGAGEMENT WITH EMPLOYERS.JOB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - WORKS WITH ADULT TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) RECIPIENTS IN SUMMIT, STARK, MEDINA AND TRUMBULL COUNTIES ON JOB READINESS SKILLS AND REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. THIS ALSO INCLUDES JOB PLACEMENT.

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 July 1987.

    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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