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R I D G E Project Inc

EIN 34-1950890 · Mcclure, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ESTABLISH A PATH OF HONOR, DISCIPLINE, AND INTEGRITY; BY WAY OF EDUCATION, MOTIVATION, AND INSPIRATION; IN ORDER TO LEAD FAMILIES INTO A FUTURE DEFINED BY HOPE, PEACE, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
53
Highest pay
$117,854, administrati

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $3.4 million spent. ADULT PROGRAMS: THE ADULT DIVISION PRIMARILY SERVES CLIENTS IN OHIO WHO ARE (OR WERE) INCARCERATED. WE PROVIDE TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO EQUIP MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE CHARACTER, LIFE SKILLS, AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING NECESSARY TO BE RESPONSIBLE PARENTS AND SPOUSES, BETTER COMMUNICATORS, RELIABLE EMPLOYEES, POSITIVE LEADERS, AND ASSETS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
  2. $1.5 million spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE RIDGE PROJECT'S YOUTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND OFFER SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS IN JUVENILE CORRECTION FACILITIES IN NORTHWEST OHIO. SPECIFICALLY, TYRO YOUTH TEACHES GOAL SETTING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, DRUG/ALCOHOL USE/ABUSE RESISTANCE, AND SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE. IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM SERVICES, THE YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE A STUDENT LEADERSHIP GROUP CALLED THE OHIO YOUTH CONGRESS (OYC) THAT MEETS AFTER SCHOOL MONTHLY TO DISCUSS CIVIC DUTY AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND CONDUCTS FIELD TRIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. THE RIDGE PROJECT'S YOUTH DIVISION ALSO HOSTS FILM CAMPS WHERE TEAMS OF YOUTH COMPETE TO DEVELOP PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS GEARED TOWARDS THEIR PEERS. YOUTH PROGRAMS: THE RIDGE PROJECT'S YOUTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND OFFER SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE EDUCATION TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS IN JUVENILE CORRECTION FACILITIES IN NORTHWEST OHIO. SPECIFICALLY, TYRO YOUTH TEACHES GOAL SETTING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, DRUG/ALCOHOL USE/ABUSE RESISTANCE, AND SEXUAL RISK AVOIDANCE. IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM SERVICES, THE YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDE A STUDENT LEADERSHIP GROUP CALLED THE OHIO YOUTH CONGRESS (OYC) THAT MEETS AFTER SCHOOL MONTHLY TO DISCUSS CIVIC DUTY AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND CONDUCTS FIELD TRIPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. THE RIDGE PROJECT'S YOUTH DIVISION ALSO HOSTS FILM CAMPS WHERE TEAMS OF YOUTH COMPETE TO DEVELOP PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS GEARED TOWARDS THEIR PEERS.
  3. $495,134 spent. SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: WE CREATED A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY COMPANY CALLED TYRO SUPPORT SERVICES (TSS). TYRO SUPPORT SERVICES DEVELOPS CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SERVE FAMILIES, AS WELL AS SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES AND MATERIALS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS. TSS MARKETS AND SELLS THOSE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO NON-PROFIT, GOVERNMENT, AND SOCIAL-SERVICE ENTITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 August 2002.

    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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