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Childrens Rehabilitation Center

EIN 34-0833506 · Howland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHILDREN'S REHAB CENTER IS A PREMIER PEDIATRIC OUTPATIENT CENTER, SPECIALIZING IN INFANT THERAPY, PHYSICAL, SPEECH/LANGUAGE AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIES, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, AS WELL AS CHILD AND FAMILY COUNSELING. SERVING THE TRI-COUNTY AREA AND BEYOND, WE CONTINUE TO SEE CHILDREN SUCCESSFULLY LEAVE OUR DOORS BEING MORE CONFIDENT AND DETERMINED WITH NEW SKILLS TO MEET LIFE'S VARIOUS CHALLENGES. SINCE 1957, THE CENTER HAS ALWAYS BEEN, AND WILL ALWAYS BE, ABOUT THE CHILDREN.

Income
$803,558
Spending
$868,057
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
17
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$98,296, executive director

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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    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 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. $248,308 spent. PHYSICAL THERAPY - PROMOTES MOVEMENT AND INDEPENDENCE, ALSO INCLUDES AN INFANT THERAPY PROGRAM. STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDED 1,068 HOURS IN 2024.
  2. $313,159 spent. DAYCARE - A PLACE FOR ALL CHILDREN TO GROW, PROVIDING SMALL GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES FOR EACH CHILD AGES 6 WEEKS TO 8 YEARS. MEETS CHILD CARE NEEDS OF ALL FAMILITES, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHICH INCLUDE A CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDED 49,750 HOURS OF SERVICES IN 2024.
  3. $210,392 spent. SPEECH/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - SPEECH THERAPY DEVELOPS LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROMOTES SKILLS FOR LEARNING AS WELL AS INDEPENDENCE IN SELF-CARE AND PLAY. STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 1,484.50 SERVICE HOURS IN 2024.
  4. $20,609 spent. COUNSELING/SOCIAL SERVICES: PROMOTES GOOD FAMILY RELATIONS THAT WILL HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WORK TOGETHER TO REACH TREATMENT GOALS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES RESOURCE INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY TRAINING. THE CHILDREN'S REHEBILITATION CENTER PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 112.75 HOURS OF SERVICE IN 2024.

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 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 1985.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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