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Share-A-Vision Co Inc

EIN 34-1836019 · Mentor, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHARE A VISION IS A 501 (C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FOUNDED IN 1987 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. CURRENTLY THE ORGANIZATION IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM AND OTHER DISABILITIES. WE SPONSOR/SUPPORT A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING VACATIONS, FAMILY OUTINGS AND SOCIAL GROUPS. ONE OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF OUR PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION TO OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES PRIOR TO THE TRIP/EXPERIENCE. WE DO THIS BY HOLDING A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS PRIOR TO THE ACTIVITY. THIS IS A VITAL COMPONENT OF THESE OUTINGS SINCE IT HELPS TO ENSURE THAT THE CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES GET THE MOST FROM THESE OPPORTUNITIES. IT IS ALSO A TOOL THAT WORKS TO HELP EDUCATE OTHERS ABOUT THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. WE ENVISION AN ORGANIZATION THAT CAN FACILITATE ALL OF THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES WITH ALL THE APPROPRIATE MANPOWER, FINANCING AND ORGANIZATION THAT WILL ALLOW FOR WORR

Income
$145,398
Spending
$75,072
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
28.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
0

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. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 97% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $70,534 spent. ONE OF THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF OUR PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION TO OUR CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES PRIOR TO THE TRIP/EXPERIENCE. WE DO THIS BY HOLDING A NUMBER OF EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS PRIOR TO THE ACTIVITY. THIS IS A VITAL COMPONENT OF THESE OUTINGS SINCE IT HELPS TO ENSURE THAT THE CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES GET THE MOST FROM THESE OPPORTUNITIES. IT IS ALSO A TOOL THAT WORKS TO HELP EDUCATE OTHERS ABOUT THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. WE ENVISION AN ORGANIZATION THAT CAN FACILITATE ALL OF THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES WITH ALL THE APPROPRIATE MANPOWER, FINANCING AND ORGANIZATION THAT WILL ALLOW FOR WORRY-FREE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ALL CONCERNED.

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 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? 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1996.

    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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