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After School Discovery Inc

EIN 31-1567580 · Ashtabula, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FORM 990, PART I, LINE I, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: ASHTABULA COUNTY. AFTER SCHOOL DISCOVERY (ASD) SUPPORTS CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN BECOMING LIFE-LONG LEARNERS AND PROVIDES/PROMOTES ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND LEARNING INITIATIVES THAT STIMULATE YOUNG MINDS AND SUPPORTS A CHILD'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$723,600
Spending
$724,481
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
65
Highest pay
$40,814, executive di

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

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 60% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% 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 0 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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $114,933 spent. STRIVE 4 SUCCESS IS A FREE 6 WEEK PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ACADEMIC COACHING TO STUDENTS IN SECOND GRADE THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE, AT NO COST TO THEIR PARENT/GUARDIAN. STUDENTS IN THE ASHTABULA AREA CITY SCHOOLS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE. THE STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES THAT WILL STRENGTHEN THEIR LANGUAGE AND MATH SKILLS.
  2. $107,566 spent. DISCOVERY COVE IS A BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER ADMINISTERED BY ASD, THIS SERVICE IS FEE BASED. THE SERVICES SHALL CONSIST OF A BLEND OF AGE APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM IS COMPLIMENTARY TO SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN'S HOME AND SCHOOL EXPERIENCES AND IS EFFECTIVE IN MEETING THEIR INDIVIDUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND TIME OF DAY NEEDS.
  3. $150,000 spent. KINDER COVE IS A HALF-DAY, FEE BASED, ENRICHMENT PROGRAM OFFERED BY ASD AND OPEN TO ANY PRE-SCHOOL CHILD WHO WILL ATTEND PRE-SCHOOL AT MICHIGAN PRIMARY SCHOOL AT THE LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY CAMPUS. OUR CURRICULUM WILL ENHANCE YOUR CHILD'S ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IN A WARM, SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
  4. $316,726 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: CLUB 212 IS AN AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC COACHING AND HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM AT LAKESIDE JR HIGH SCHOOL, OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO OUR AACS FAMILIES. CLUB 212 WORKS WITH STUDENTS TO IMPROVE THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENGAGE THEM IN FUN CLASSES THAT SUPPORT THEIR LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENT. WATERWAYS IS A TWO-DAY OUTDOOR LEARNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LEARNING PROGRAM. THE SUMMER OF DISCOVERY PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE THE LEARNING, FOR STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED FIRST THROUGH 3RD GRADE IN THE ASHTABULA AREA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT,BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. EXPENSES 39670.00 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 37535.00.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS: CLUB 212 IS AN AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC COACHING AND HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM AT LAKESIDE JR HIGH SCHOOL, OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO OUR AACS FAMILIES. CLUB 212 WORKS WITH STUDENTS TO IMPROVE THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND ENGAGE THEM IN FUN CLASSES THAT SUPPORT THEIR LIFE SKILL DEVELOPMENT. WATERWAYS IS A TWO-DAY OUTDOOR LEARNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LEARNING PROGRAM. THE SUMMER OF DISCOVERY PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE THE LEARNING, FOR STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED FIRST THROUGH 3RD GRADE IN THE ASHTABULA AREA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT,BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY. EXPENSES 39670.00 INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 37535.00.

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 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 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 1998.

    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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