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Upspring

EIN 31-1628027 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$964,879
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
13.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
20
Volunteers
192
Highest pay
$85,736, executive director

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

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 August 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 (3)
  1. $210,837 spent. RESOURCE COLLABORATIVE: THROUGH THE RESOURCE COLLABORATIVE, UPSPRING WORKS WITH THE DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS TO IDENTIFY AND MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING ITEMS THEY NEED TO ATTEND AND SUCCEED IN SCHOOL. THE ITEMS INCLUDE BUS TOKENS, GAS CARDS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BOOK BAGS, SCHOOL UNIFORMS, SHOES, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS.
  2. $432,591 spent. SUMMER 360: THE SUMMER 360 PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT-BASED PROGRAM FOR LOCAL CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. EACH DAY, CAMPERS, AGE 5-12, SPEND THEIR MORNINGS FOCUSED ON LITERACY, MATH, AND NUTRITION LESSONS DELIVERED BY CERTIFIED TEACHERS. EACH AFTERNOON, CAMPERS SPEND TIME IN ENRICHMENT, FITNESS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. ONE DAY A WEEK IS GENERALLY RESERVED FOR AN OFFSITE FIELD TRIP. UPSPRING PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION, BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO THE CAMPERS DAILY. THE PROGRAM IS FREE OF CHARGE.
  3. $133,140 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO EXTEND EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 1999.

    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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