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East End Neighborhood House Association

EIN 34-0714656 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

East Ends mission is to provide the families of our community culturally diverse and compassionate socials services education and activities so that each member - from child to senior - can become self-sufficient and thrive!

Income
$2.9 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
39
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$110,306, president and ceo

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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    9 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 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. $588,432 spent. The National Foster Grandparent Program - this program is for income and aged eligible senior citizens. This program provides educational tutoring assistance to elementary aged children in the childs school.90 Senior Volunteers serviced 300+ children with individual tutoring and care. Over 900 children felt the presence of these amazing volunteers. Foster Grandparent volunteers are people over the age of 55 majority from low-income backgrounds who commit to servicing children in childcare centers and elementary schools. They give 80,000 hours of their volunteer time every year! The service part of the Corporation for National Community Services Senior Core joined forces with the Cleveland Foundations Encore program to extend the position to other seniors in the county interested in serving youth.
  2. $528,983 spent. Ubuntu Learning Center Program - Various programs including day care programs voucher program summer programs. These programs are funded by various Federal State of OH and locally funded grants and contracts. The learning center encompasses our youth services inclusive of early childhood education before after school programs and summer camps. East End Youth Services reached 190 children from 105 families. Services were provided on site at East End and off-site at Harvey Rice Elementary and Wings Academys after school hours. We are Gold Award rated center with an impeccable history of providing quality service! We care for the most vulnerable our children and our parents our biggest cheerleaders! Weve hired new staff boasting the highest number of African American Male teachers in both pre-school and school age classrooms! We are because you are Ubuntu!
  3. $476,950 spent. Senior Center - Various programs including Adult development Congregate meals Home delivered meals transportation to Seniors. These programs are funded by Various Federal State of OH and locally funded grants and contracts. This year we serviced 105 seniors on an ongoing basis every Monday Wednesday and Fridays. During special events when we for instance help seniors receive summer vouchers for market shopping days we helped an additional 45 seniors. Seniors who come to East End for weekly face to face interaction and socialization receive a variety of diverse social activities including but not limited to sewing classes dancing exercise jewelry creation and of course bingo! In a more structured manner seniors receive one on one evaluation from the team of staff assessing needs around food personal care and other urgent senior matters.
  4. $999,724 spent. Various 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 1958.

    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.

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