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After-School All-Stars Ohio

EIN 31-1736272 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE PROVIDE FREE OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHILDREN IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. CHILDREN RECEIVE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP, AND TRANSFORMATIVE OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL KEEP THEM SAFE AND HELP THEM SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE.

Income
$172,536
Spending
$244,757
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
70
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$106,243, 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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 94% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $152,337 spent. AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS OHIO (THE ORGANIZATION) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT KEEP CHILDREN SAFE AND HELP THEM SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. OUR GOAL IS TO IDENTIFY AND FUEL OUR STUDENTS' INDIVIDUAL PASSIONS BY TYING THEIR INTERESTS TO TAILORED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND SPORTS. BY CREATING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR STUDENTS AND INCORPORATING SERVICE LEARNING, WE EQUIP OUR ALL-STARS WITH THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY. AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS OHIO GIVES ITS STUDENTS A SAFE-HAVEN DURING THE "DANGER ZONE" HOURS OF 3PM TO 6PM THE TIME OF DAY WHEN YOUTH VIOLENCE, DRUG USE, AND OTHER DELINQUENT BEHAVIORS ARE MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR. WE PROVIDE EFFECTIVE AND THOUGHTFUL SUPPORTS TO FIGHT AGAINST HIGH SCHOOL DROP-OUT AND OBESITY CRISES AND TO READY OUR STUDENTS FOR FULFILLING CAREERS IN THE MODERN WORKFORCE.

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 January 2001.

    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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