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The Carr Center Inc

EIN 31-4402425 · Zanesville, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CARR CENTER PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC AND MEDICAL INTERNENTIVE SERVICES TO YOUTH, SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS DIRECTED TO SPEECH THERAPY, SOCIAL SERVICE INTERVENTION, AND NURSING CARE.

Income
$552,842
Spending
$660,671
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
7.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
28

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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. ADULT DAY CARE: THE CARR CENTER'S ADULT PROGRAM PROVIDES DAYTIME SUPPORT FOR AGAING ADULTS AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN A STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT. OUR CLIENTS EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY INTEGRATIONS, QUALITY OF LIFE AND MEDICAL OVERSIGHT BY A REGISTERED NURSE AND TRAINED STAFF. OUR ADULT DAY PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES CARE COORDINATION, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM OUR CENTER, AND LUNCH AND A SNACK. OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE OUR CLIENT'S WELL- BEING WITH PERSON CENTERED CARE.
  2. YOUTH SERVICES: YOUTH SERVIES AT THE CARR CENTER IS AN UMBRELLA OF MANY DIFFERENT PROGRAMS. THE CARR CENTER PROVIES SPEECH THERAPY TO UPWARDS OF 60 CHILDREN PER YEAR IN ONE-ON-ONE THERAPY SESSIONS AS WELL AS OUR TODDLER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM. WE ALSO SERVE 100 PRESCHOOLERS IN OUR SAFETY TOWN PROGRAM EVERY YEAR, PROVIDING SAFETY EDUCATION ABOUT SURROUNDINGS IN AND OUTSIDE THE HOME. THE CARR CENTER'S SPECIAL RIDER'S PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE HORSES. RIDING IS AN EXCELLENT FORM OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FOR OUR CLIENTS.
  3. CARR GO: THE CARR CENTER'S CARR GO PROGRAM, PARTNERED WITH SOUTHEAST AREA TRANSIT (SEAT), PROVIES NON-MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR THOSE IN NEED IN MUSKINUMG COUNTY.
  4. $523,007 spent. OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS

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 May 1994.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Carter Center Inc (Atlanta, GA), EIN 58-1454716. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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