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Ross Training Center Inc

EIN 34-1084015 · Bellefontaine, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MAINTAIN A FULL TIME PROGRAM OF REMUNERATIVE EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONS NOT CAPABLE OF COMPLETE SELF-SUPPORT BY REASONS OF DISABILITIES.

Income
$6.5 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 45%
Employees
183
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$184,910, 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

Good: 89 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% 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: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 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 (3)
  1. $1.3 million spent. THE INDUSTRIES PROVIDE DAY SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE FOCUSED ON JOB SKILLS TRAINING TO PREPARE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES FOR WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY. THE TRAINING UTILIZES A COMBINATION OF CLASSES AND PAID WORK EXPERIENCES AT THE FACILITY SUCH AS PARTS WASHING, SHREDDING, JANITORIAL WORK, ETC. THE PAID WORK EXPERIENCES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES.
  2. $1.9 million spent. RTC'S TRANSPORTATION IS THE PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR LOGAN COUNTY. IT IS AVAILABLE TO ALL CITIZENS OF LOGAN COUNTY. VEHICLES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ACCOMODATE THOSE WITH DISABILITIES. TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE WITHIN LOGAN COUNTY AND BEYOND. THE MAJORITY OF TRIPS ARE FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT, BUT TRIPS CAN BE SCHEDULED FOR ANY REASON.
  3. $1.2 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT AT LOCAL BUSINESES IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES CAN INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO JOB DEVELOPMENT, JOB COACHING, INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ASSESSMENTS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN LOGAN COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

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 January 1973.

    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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