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Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries

EIN 34-1817755 · Youngstown, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES THE SOCIAL, MORAL, AND ECONOMIC NEEDS OF CHILDREN TO HELP THEM GROW INTO HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN ADULTS. ITS MISSION FOCUSES ON PREVENTION AND ENGAGING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM AN EARLY AGE THROUGH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO FOSTER FAITH, CHARACTER, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

Income
$953,560
Spending
$868,594
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
27
Volunteers
317
Highest pay
$54,354, 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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $533,977 spent. THROUGH THE AFTER-SCHOOL CARE PROGRAM, CHILDREN RECEIVED ACADEMIC TUTORING, MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED MEALS TWICE A WEEK. FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, SERVICES INCLUDED SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION, BIBLE STUDY, AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. CHILDREN IN KINDERGARDEN THROUGH 2ND GRADE PARTICIPATED IN WEEKLY GROUP SESSIONS THAT INCLUDE BIBLE STUDY, GAMES, CRAFTS, GUEST SPEAKERS, FIELD TRIPS, AND A MEAL.
  2. $51,916 spent. THROUGH THE FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VITAL SUPPORT TO FAMILIES BY SENDING CHILDREN TO CHRISTIAN CAMP, OFFERING EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE, DISTRIBUTING DONATED FURNITURE, AND SERVING BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.
  3. $40,666 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ENTERED INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE SUMMER AND AFTER-SCHOOL MEALS FOR CHILDREN. THESE MEALS WERE OFFERED NOT ONLY TO PARTICIPANTS IN HEART REACH NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES' PROGRAMS, BUT ALSO TO CHILDREN AT ADDITIONAL SITES THROUGHOUT MAHONING COUNTY.
  4. $110,879 spent. READY4WORK PROGRAM

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1964.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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