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Direction Home of Eastern Ohio Inc

EIN 34-1194060 · Youngstown, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION STATEMENT - DIRECTION HOME OF EASTERN OHIO WORKS WITH PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PLAN, PREPARE, AND CARE FOR THE AGING AND DISABLED THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES.

Income
$46.7 million
Spending
$46.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
183
Highest pay
$261,031, 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: 57 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (5)
  1. $13.3 million spent. PASSPORT PROGRAM PASSPORT PROGRAM SERVES SENIORS/CLIENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE PERSONAL CARE, HOMEMAKER, HOME DELIVERED MEALS, ETC. FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET THE MEDICAID GUIDELINES FOR PASSPORT, HOME CARE SERVICES ARE OFFERED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO NURSING HOME CARE.
  2. $6.1 million spent. TITLE III PROGRAM TITLE III PROGRAMS PROVIDE MEALS, IN-HOME SERVICES, AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS.
  3. $12.0 million spent. ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM SERVES SENIORS/CLIENTS. INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED IN THE ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM MUST BE ABLE TO PAY MONTHLY ROOM AND BOARD TO THE FACILITY AND MEDICAID PAYS A STATE RATE FOR THE PACKAGE OF SEVICES THAT THE FACILITY OFFERS.
  4. $11.1 million spent. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY AGENCIES FUNDED BY DHEO INCLUDE TITLE III, ARPA TITLE III, SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES, PERSONAL CARE, HOMEMAKER, TRANSPORTATION, AND SENIOR CENTERS. GRANTS WERE MADE TO ALZHEIMERS AND NATIONAL SERVICE CORPS.
  5. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED BY AGENCIES FUNDED BY DHEO INCLUDE TITLE III, ARPA TITLE III, SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES, PERSONAL CARE, HOMEMAKER, TRANSPORTATION, AND SENIOR CENTERS. GRANTS WERE MADE TO ALZHEIMERS AND NATIONAL SERVICE CORPS.

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 February 1978.

    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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