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Childrens Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund

EIN 45-4467354 · Youngstown, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE "FUND" IS ESTABLISHED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE, INVEST AND MANAGE A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF OH WOW! THE ROGER & GLORIA JONES CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AN OHIO NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WHICH IS TAX EXEMPT UNDER IRS CODE 501 (C) (3). THE CENTER OPERATES A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER WITH HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. THE CODE OF REGULATION OF THE FUND PROVIDES THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO PROVIDE AN ENDOWMENT FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE CENTER. DISTRIBUTIONS MADE FROM THE FUND TO THE CENTER ARE TO USED TO PAY FOR CAPITAL IMPROVMENTS, RESTORATIONS OR REPAIRS TO ASSETS OWNED BY THE CENTER, OR TO REPAIR RESTORE, OR REBUILD ANY PORTION OF THE CENTER FACILITES WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO ANY CASULTY OR LOSS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. THE CENTER MADE THE INITIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE FUND FROM ITS ENDOWMENT ASSETS. ADDITIONAL DONATIONS WILL BE MADE BY INDIVIDUAL DONORS.

Income
$96,659
Spending
$75,244
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 89%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$34,989, executive director - non-voting

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $63,362 spent. THE CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENDOWMENT FUND (THE FUND) HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE, INVEST AND MANAGE A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF OH WOW! THE ROGER & GLORIA JONES CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (THE CENTER), AN OHIO NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WHICH IS TAX EXEMPT UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501 (C) (3) AND IS OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER IRC 170 (B) (1) (A) (VI). THE CENTER OPERATES A SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER WITH HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.

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 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 2024.

    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 May 2012.

    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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