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Cleveland Urban Minority Alcoholism Drug Abuse Outreach Project

EIN 34-1517684 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide counseling and educational programs for members of minority groups for the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.

Income
$846,049
Spending
$900,961
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
27
Highest pay
$50,000, chief operating officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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, 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 (7)
  1. $259,835 spent. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) - focuses on prevention among the African American and Hispanic communities using prevention awareness and education strategies that are grounded in science and evidence-based practices. The state-wide project will deliver a population-based design and two focus-based designs. Population-based prevention activities will aim to increase awareness among all individuals. Focus-based prevention will aim to increase knowledge and skills for women of child-bearing age, pregnant women, healthcare workers, and students in healthcare training.
  2. $243,439 spent. UMADAOP Primary Prevention- provide drug education and awarness to delay the onset of substance use by the target population.
  3. $126,018 spent. AKOMA uses outreach and provides interim services and recovery support to assist females who are in the child-bearing age range, currently pregnant, current parents with children in-house or in the care of others. The program utilizes its community network of social/medical/behavioral health partners to create treatment/recovery pathways. AKOMA also provides services to other females who are confronting substance abuse and/or legal,trauma issues.
  4. $125,242 spent. Multiple Approach Responses Strategies (MARS) program design focuses on 1) preventing accidental opioid overdose deaths; 2) highlighting the success and beauty of minority recovery and reentry, and 3) increasing awareness of the benefits of harm reduction strategies. The program also uses strategies to deliver populationbased substance use disorder awareness campaigns.
  5. $73,810 spent. Circle For Recovery Ohio (CFRO)s purpose is to assist ex-offenders by providing reentry and recovery support services with the expectation that there are no new arrests while participants are in the program. Services are also provided for children of incarcerated parents and their families.
  6. $32,859 spent. Other Programs
  7. The Organizations Other Programs consist of the following programs:Starting Point- Starting Point for Child Care and Early Education focuses on the delivery of out-of-school-time activities and services in Cuyahoga County for youth ages 5 through 18. Activities are designed to inspire youth to strive for academic excellence, social and civic responsibilities, moral and spiritual conducts and diversity appreciation and respect. The program is designed to provide life skills, Leadership Development, and Social Skills Development.Think.Act.Live- The Think Act Live Program is an initiative of the UMADAOP Federation that seeks to bring awareness to the dangers of fentanyl. This initiative focuses on multiple campaigns that bring attention to the proliferation of fake pills laced with fen Think.Act.Live (continuation)- fentanyl, and the looming threat of overdose death. Each agency was given a stipend to purchase materials and compensate community members to disseminate the materials.Prevention First- In order to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds, and to reflect the rich diversity of Ohio, Ohio Healthy Youth Environment Service (OH YES) desires to address health-related disparities by recruiting communities that have been underrepresented in research. OH YES also seeks to promote community participation in behavioral health needs assessment.Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Naloxone)- was created by the Ohio Department of Health to help curtail the opioid epidemic by providing agencies and first responders with Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided with Naloxone) continuation- Naloxone (Narcan)at little to no cost. Cleveland UMADAOP utilizes Narcan Kits and Fentanyl Test Strips purchased through an allotment provided by Project Dawn. The program also provides stipends to aid agencies with programming and service delivery annually on Overdose Awareness Day. The agency requested funds in FY 2024 to support outreach efforts.MARS Program- The Multiple Approach Responses Strategies (MARS) program design focuses on 1) preventing accidental opioid overdose deaths; 2) highlighting the success and beauty of minority recovery and reentry, and 3) increasing awareness of the benefits of harm reduction strategies. The program also uses strategies to deliver populationbased substance use disorder awareness

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 September 1986.

    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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