Tallmadge Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO FOSTER, ENHANCE AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ENRICHMENT IN THE COMMUNITY OF TALLMADGE, OHIO.
- Income
- $75,536
- Spending
- $49,494
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 26
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2526 of 26 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 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 (2)
- $24,092 spent. THE FOUNDATION WAS A CONDUIT TO DISTRIBUTE SCHOLARSHIPS TO TALLMADGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
- $20,796 spent. THE TALLMADGE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2000. A SMALL GROUP OF TALLMADGE RESIDENTS ESTABLISHED THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FOSTERING, ENHANCING AND SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY OF TALLMADGE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A VEHICLE TO FUND PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WHERE INITIATIVES WOULD COME FROM COMMUNITY-BASED CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, LOCAL SCHOOLS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EVEN INDIVIDUALS. THESE INITIATIVES COULD INCLUDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, CULTURAL PROGRAMS, DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. THE FOUNDATION'S AVENUES OF FUNDING ARE OPEN THROUGH GRANTS AND PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending October 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending October 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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