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Special Services of Geauga County Inc

EIN 36-4779864 · Chardon, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO SOLICIT AND RECEIVE DONATIONS OF FUNDS,GOODS ANDS SERVICES FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS AND FAMILIES AND ANY OTHER PURPOSE PERMISSIBLE BY LAW WHICH IS NOT INCONSISTENT WITH THE CORPORATION'S NON PROFIT PURPOSE AND STATUS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CORPORATION OR ITS TRUSTEE'S,DIRECTORS,OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES ON ITS BEHALF: (1)PARTICIPATE IN THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OF CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL,STATE OR FEDERAL OFFICE OR (2) ENGAGE IN LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES.

Income
$149,232
Spending
$100,804
Reserves
28 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ 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 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.0 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 32% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (12)
  1. $29,060 spent. SPONSOR A FAMILY FOOD, TOY AND GIFT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS DURING THE YEAR
  2. $17,975 spent. SPONSOR A FAMILY GIFT CARDSTO DISTRIBUTE TO DISADVANTAGED PERSONS OR FAMILIESCO
  3. $12,021 spent. CAMP FUND: THIS PROGRAM HELPS LOW INCOME CHILDREN TO ATTNED CAMP OR OTHER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
  4. $7,276 spent. HELP ME LEARN
  5. $6,582 spent. COMMUNITY ASSIST
  6. $7,248 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT
  7. $6,101 spent. FOOD PANTRY FUND
  8. $48,500 spent. HOUSING ASSIST FUND
  9. $4,360 spent. SENIOR ASSIST FUND
  10. $3,403 spent. TRANSPORTATION
  11. $1,004 spent. SUNSHINE FUND
  12. $925 spent. MISCELLANEOUS GIFT CARDS

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 December 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 October 2015.

    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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