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Access Inc

EIN 34-1395246 · Akron, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ACCESS, INC. IS DEDICATED TO SERVING WOMEN AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. ACCESS ENCOURAGES WOMEN IN THE ATTAINMENT OF PERMANENT HOUSING BY PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
12.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
50
Volunteers
505
Highest pay
$122,152, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 59% 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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, 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 (1)
  1. $1.6 million spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM: CLIENTS ARE OFFERED CLEAN, SAFE, AND SECURE SHORT-TERM HOUSING, THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS DAILY, LAUNDRY SERVICES, PHONE, AND COMPUTER ACCESS, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES CLASSES, CHORES & CURFEWS. LIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: OUR LIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FOUR COMPONENTS DESIGNED TO HELP CLIENTS BEGIN THEIR PERSONAL JOURNEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PARTICIPATION IN THESE PROGRAMS IS NOT MANDATORY FOR RESIDENTS. THE COMPONENTS ARE: -HOMELESS CASE MANAGEMENT -OWN YOUR LIFE SPEAKER SERIES -FOCUS ON THE FUTURE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM: ACCESS KNOWS THAT IN ORDER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO MOVE FORWARD THEY MUST ADDRESS CYCLICAL ISSUES THAT ARE BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. ACCESS COLLABORATES WITH THE CLEVELAND CLINIC TO PROVIDE TOP-NOTCH ON-SITE CARE TO OUR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -MENTAL HEALTH -PHYSICAL HEALTH -HEALTH EDUCATION -SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION AFTER CARE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS ALL CLIENTS TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE SERVICES FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER EXITING THE SHELTER. THE CONTINUITY OF SERVICES CAN BE KEY IN HELPING WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO TRANSITION TO THE NEXT PHASE IN THEIR JOURNEY. EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM: CLIENTS ARE OFFERED CLEAN, SAFE, AND SECURE SHORT-TERM HOUSING, THREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS DAILY, LAUNDRY SERVICES, PHONE, AND COMPUTER ACCESS, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES CLASSES, CHORES & CURFEWS. LIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: OUR LIFE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CONSISTS OF FOUR COMPONENTS DESIGNED TO HELP CLIENTS BEGIN THEIR PERSONAL JOURNEY TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PARTICIPATION IN THESE PROGRAMS IS NOT MANDATORY FOR RESIDENTS. THE COMPONENTS ARE: -HOMELESS CASE MANAGEMENT -OWN YOUR LIFE SPEAKER SERIES -FOCUS ON THE FUTURE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM: ACCESS KNOWS THAT IN ORDER FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO MOVE FORWARD THEY MUST ADDRESS CYCLICAL ISSUES THAT ARE BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. ACCESS COLLABORATES WITH THE CLEVELAND CLINIC TO PROVIDE TOP-NOTCH ON-SITE CARE TO OUR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -MENTAL HEALTH -PHYSICAL HEALTH -HEALTH EDUCATION -SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION AFTER CARE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS ALL CLIENTS TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE SERVICES FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER EXITING THE SHELTER. THE CONTINUITY OF SERVICES CAN BE KEY IN HELPING WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO TRANSITION TO THE NEXT PHASE IN THEIR JOURNEY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 December 1983.

    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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