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Ohio Childrens Alliance

EIN 34-1168205 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Fostering a brighter tomorrow for Ohio's children and families through advocacy, innovation, and collaboration with health and human service organizations.

Income
$15.3 million
Spending
$15.5 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 85%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

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.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 84 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $10.5 million spent. Bridges, extended foster care program - The program is funded by federal and state grants. Bridges is a voluntary program available to young adults, ages 18, 19 or 20 who left foster care in Ohio and who are in school, working, participating in an employment program or have a medical condition that prevents them from going to school or work. The program provides guidance and support as they transition to adulthood. We support former foster youth as they build a bridge toward a brighter future.
  2. $1.5 million spent. Foster Home Recruitment - Partnering with ODJFS's It Takes Heart Ohio Campaign to increase awareness and the number of qualified kinship, foster care and adoptive families across the state.
  3. $870,168 spent. Menu of Supports - A state-funded initiative administered by Ohio Children's Alliance to help agencies and caregivers in Ohio. It offers flexible funding and technical assistance to support placements, open beds, aid caregivers, and manage transitions.
  4. $2.1 million spent. Conferences and trainings to present best practices in trauma informed care, behavior management strategies, child and family services, Medicaid back office readiness, middle management and public policy issues. Advocacy services to ensure that Ohio's evolving public policies result in a system that is integrated, efficient, cost effective, and beneficial to those that matter most children and families. We work closely with state government officials, including leaders at ODJFS, Ohio MHAS, Medicaid, the governor's office, general assembly, and officials at the county and federal levels. Coordination and provide support services to other advocacy and collaborative groups that support services to children.
  5. (Expenses $ 2,120,110 including grants of $ 560,348)(Revenue $ 622,697) Conferences and trainings to present best practices in trauma informed care, behavior management strategies, child and family services, Medicaid back office readiness, middle management and public policy issues. Advocacy services to ensure that Ohio's evolving public policies result in a system that is integrated, efficient, cost effective, and beneficial to those that matter most children and families. We work closely with state government officials, including leaders at ODJFS, Ohio MHAS, Medicaid, the governor's office, general assembly, and officials at the county and federal levels. Coordination and provide support services to other advocacy and collaborative groups that support services to children.

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 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 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 May 1977.

    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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