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Shelter Care Inc

EIN 34-1172458 · Tallmadge, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING YOUTH & FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 21 YEARS WHO MANIFEST EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, OR SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS. YOUTH MAY BE REFERRED FOR TREATMENT AS A SELF-REFERRAL OR BY THE FAMILY; CHILD WELFARE JUVENILE JUSTICE OR MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE HOUSING; CLOTHING; FOOD; MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT; INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING; COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT; EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES; RECREATION; TRANSPORTATION; MEDICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE; AND FULL TIME SUPERVISION.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
85
Volunteers
48
Highest pay
$150,392, president

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (2)
  1. $1.9 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES: SHELTER CARE, INC. IS A COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER THAT PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 & 21 WHO MANIFEST EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, OR FAMILY ADJUSTMENT TYPE PROBLEMS. FIVE DIVISIONS PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF RESIDENTIAL CARE THAT INCLUDES SHORT-TERM CRISIS INTERVENTION, INTERMEDIATE OR RESPITE CARE, LONG-TERM CARE EN ROUTE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR PREGNANT TEENS AND OUTREACH SERVICES. SHORT-TERM CARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH TWO EMERGENCY SHELTERS. THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES A SHIFT-STAFF MODEL WITH QUALIFIED PERSONS SERVING IN SUPERVISORY AND COUNSELING CAPACITIES ON A 24-HOUR BASIS. THE INTERMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM CARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH A NETWORK OF RESPITE AND SHELTER HOMES THAT UTILIZE A FAMILY MODEL WITH QUALIFIED PERSONS SERVING IN CHILD CARE AND COUNSELING CAPACITIES. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR PREGNANT TEENS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE TEEN PREGNANCY SHELTER. THIS PROGRAM ALSO UTILIZES A SHIFT-STAFF MODEL PROVIDING SERVICES ON A 24-HOUR BASIS. FUNDING FOR THE AGENCY COMES PRIMARILY THROUGH PER DIEM RATES FROM REFERRING AGENCIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM SERVICE GROUPS, BUSINESSES, LOCAL CHURCHES, AND INDIVIDUALS. SHELTER CARE, INC. IS LICENSED BY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOBS AND FAMILY SERVICES. TOTAL YOUTH SERVED: 20 FOR 3,064 DAYS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. SAFE LANDING YOUTH SHELTER PROVIDES SHORT-TERM CRISIS RESIDENTIAL CARE AND PLANNED RESPITE FOR YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11 AND 17. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF SAFE LANDING IS TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO BOTH YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN A TIME OF CRISIS. THE SERVICES INCLUDE: RESIDENTIAL CARE, OUTREACH SERVICES, DROP-IN COUNSELING, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING, SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION WHILE IN RESIDENCE, 24-HOUR CRISIS TELEPHONE SERVICES, ASSISTANCE IN FINDING ALTERNATIVE LIVING SITUATIONS, TRANSPORTATION, AND AFTERCARE SERVICES. SAFE LANDING HAS TWO SHELTERS: ONE FOR BOYS WITH A CAPACITY OF 12, AND ONE FOR GIRLS WITH A CAPACITY OF 7.TOTAL YOUTH SERVED: 100 FOR A TOTAL OF 2,246 DAYS.

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 November 6, 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 February 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 November 4, 2026.

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