Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Girls on the Run of Northeast Ohio inspires girls in grades 3-8 to be joyful, healthy and confident through a research-based program that integrates physical activity with life skills development.
- Income
- $529,530
- Spending
- $625,069
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 11 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 54%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 776
- Highest pay
- $78,330, executive director
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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 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
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 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
7 of 7Has a 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $479,189 spent. Since its founding in 2007, Girls on the Run Northeast Ohio has served more than 21,000 girls across Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Summit, Portage and Lake counties. The organization currently reaches more than 1,600 girls annually through two program sessions per year.Each season is delivered by more than 300 trained volunteer coaches who implement an evidence-based curriculum designed to support the whole girl. Over the course of approximately 20 lessons during an eight-week season, participants engage in a structured program that integrates physical activity with life skills development. Girls build confidence, strengthen relationships and develop essential skills such as managing emotions, resolving conflict, making intentional decisions and supporting others. The program culminates in a celebratory, non-competitive 5K event that reinforces goal-setting, perseverance and a sense of accomplishment. The milestone experience provides girls with a tangible reminder of their growth and the belief that they can achieve hard things.Girls on the Run is more than just a physical activity program, it is a proven model for building confidence, connection and resilience. Independent research demonstrates that participants experience improved emotional well-being, stronger social skills and increased confidence that extends beyond the program into their everyday lives. The organization remains committed to ensuring access for all participants, with 48% of girls receiving financial assistance to reduce barriers to participation. Explanation of Deficit: The organization experienced a temporary operation deficit during the fiscal year primarily due to a leadership transition and strategic staffing decision. This included an unanticipated overlap in executive leadership during the transition of the founding Executive Director, as well as the decision to expand a part-time role into a full-time position to strengthen organizational capacity and support long-term growth. These investments were made intentionally to ensure leadership continuity, maintain program quality and position the organization for future sustainability. The organization is actively implementing strategies to align expenses and strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
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
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 June 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 December 2014.
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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