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Pocket Full O Posey Foundation Inc

EIN 46-5602726 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceFair69 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.
  • Only 44% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO UTILIZE ATHLETICS AND BUSINESS TO PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION, GENERAL EDUCATION, FOOD MODELING, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR AT YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES, WHICH IN TURN CREATES LIFELONG EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, AND FITNESS HABITS.

Income
$107,245
Spending
$102,111
Spent on programs
44%
Reserves
-1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 84%
Employees
0

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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 112% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    44% 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

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    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, 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. $44,611 spent. OUR MISSION IS TO UTILIZE ATHLETICS AND BUSINESS TO PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION, GENERAL EDUCATION, FOOD MODELING, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES, WHICH IN TURN CREATES LIFELONG EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, AND FITNESS HABITS. IN 2024 WE DID THIS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: - VIRTUAL MENTORING PROGRAMS - POLICE AND YOUTH HEALTH RELATIONSHIP PROGRAMS - BUILDING A SUCCESS LIFE SPEECHES 2020 POCKET FULL OF POSEYS PARTNERED WITH HELP-SJI TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR INTENTIONAL PROGRAMMING IN SUPPORT OF THE NFL FOUNDATION'S SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT MATCHING PROGRAM AND THE NFL INSPIRE CHANGE INITIATIVE. HELP-SJI PROMOTES SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH EDUCATION, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, AND POLICE & COMMUNITY RELATIONS BY BUILDING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY AND INCREASE COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. - BUCKEYE FRIENDSHIP FUND O POCKET FULL OF POSEYS FOUNDATION PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND LAPTOPS/TABLETS FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS IN NEED. O POCKET FULL OF POSEYS FOUNDATION PROVIDED FOOD, CAREER SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. - YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM CONCESSIONS SUPPORT - GAVE CASH DONATIONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH TRACK & FIELD (OHIO HEAT), FOOTBALL (HILLTOP HAWKS) WITH CONCESSIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS NEEDS. - YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS SPONSORSHIP - PFPOP DONATED FUNDS FOR OPERATING COST FOR LOCAL OHIO YOUTH PROGRAMS, THE BRAXTON MILLER FOUNDATION, OHIO HEAT, HILLTOP HAWKS, ETC. OUR MISSION IS TO UTILIZE ATHLETICS AND BUSINESS TO PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION, GENERAL EDUCATION, FOOD MODELING, AND PHYSICAL FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES, WHICH IN TURN CREATES LIFELONG EDUCATIONAL, NUTRITIONAL, AND FITNESS HABITS. IN 2024 WE DID THIS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: - VIRTUAL MENTORING PROGRAMS - POLICE AND YOUTH HEALTH RELATIONSHIP PROGRAMS - BUILDING A SUCCESS LIFE SPEECHES 2020 POCKET FULL OF POSEYS PARTNERED WITH HELP-SJI TO ADDRESS THE NEED FOR INTENTIONAL PROGRAMMING IN SUPPORT OF THE NFL FOUNDATION'S SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANT MATCHING PROGRAM AND THE NFL INSPIRE CHANGE INITIATIVE. HELP-SJI PROMOTES SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH EDUCATION, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, AND POLICE & COMMUNITY RELATIONS BY BUILDING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY AND INCREASE COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. - BUCKEYE FRIENDSHIP FUND O POCKET FULL OF POSEYS FOUNDATION PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND LAPTOPS/TABLETS FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS IN NEED. O POCKET FULL OF POSEYS FOUNDATION PROVIDED FOOD, CAREER SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. - YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM CONCESSIONS SUPPORT - GAVE CASH DONATIONS TO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH TRACK & FIELD (OHIO HEAT), FOOTBALL (HILLTOP HAWKS) WITH CONCESSIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS NEEDS. - YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS SPONSORSHIP - PFPOP DONATED FUNDS FOR OPERATING COST FOR LOCAL OHIO YOUTH PROGRAMS, THE BRAXTON MILLER FOUNDATION, OHIO HEAT, HILLTOP HAWKS, ETC.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2016.

    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 August 2017.

    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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