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Riverview International Center Inc

EIN 47-5455666 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE RIVERVIEW INTERNATIONAL CENTER EMPOWERS OUR NEW AMERICAN NIGHBORS BY SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, AND NURTURING COMMUNITY.

Income
$816,236
Spending
$605,987
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
11.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
12
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$75,000, executive di

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

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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. $203,329 spent. COMMUNITY CARE ADVOCACY: EMPOWER OUR NEW AMERICAN NEIGHBORS TO ACQUIRE BENEFITS, ACCESS BETTER HEALTHCARE, ENROLL IN SCHOOL, GROW IN RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHER NEW AMERICANS, INCREASE CULTURAL COMPETENCY BY ANSWERING ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE IN THE U.S., DECIPHER COMMUNICATIONS AND MAIL, AND RECEIVE REFERRALS AND HELP DURING LIFE CRISES. RIVERVIEW INTERNATIONAL CENTER (RIC) IS WELL-POSITIONED TO IMPLEMENT ACCESS, INTERVENTION, AND STABILIZATION FOR PEOPLE IN CRISIS, BECAUSE RIC PROVIDES LIFE CHANGING, ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR NEW AMERICANS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE THEY LIVE. OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED IN IMMIGRANT- DENSE NORTHWEST COLUMBUS, EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY BUS, CAR, OR ON FOOT.
  2. $252,817 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: PREPARE OUR NEW AMERICAN NEIGHBORS TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE, ASSIST THEM IN MAINTAINING LONG TERM, LIVING WAGE EMPLOYMENT, AND ACCOMMODATE THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF SECONDARY HOUSEHOLD WAGE EARNERS, WHO ARE PRIMARILY WOMEN. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ALSO HELPS THOSE NEW AMERICANS WITH MORE U.S. WORK EXPERIENCE MOVE INTO HIGHER LEVEL CAREER PATHWAYS. SERVICES INCLUDE: INDIVIDUAL CAREER COUNSELING, RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING AND TRAINING, DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS CLASS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE AT JOB INTERVIEWS, ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, EDUCATION EQUIVALENCY APPLICATIONS, TRANSPORTATION TO JOB INTERVIEWS, BUS TRAINING, HELP COMPLETING APPLICATIONS AND ONBOARDING PAPERWORK, AND JOB REFERRALS TO TRUSTED EMPLOYERS. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: PREPARE OUR NEW AMERICAN NEIGHBORS TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE, ASSIST THEM IN MAINTAINING LONG TERM, LIVING WAGE EMPLOYMENT, AND ACCOMMODATE THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF SECONDARY HOUSEHOLD WAGE EARNERS, WHO ARE PRIMARILY WOMEN. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ALSO HELPS THOSE NEW AMERICANS WITH MORE U.S. WORK EXPERIENCE MOVE INTO HIGHER LEVEL CAREER PATHWAYS. SERVICES INCLUDE: INDIVIDUAL CAREER COUNSELING, RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING AND TRAINING, DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS CLASS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE AT JOB INTERVIEWS, ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, EDUCATION EQUIVALENCY APPLICATIONS, TRANSPORTATION TO JOB INTERVIEWS, BUS TRAINING, HELP COMPLETING APPLICATIONS AND ONBOARDING PAPERWORK, AND JOB REFERRALS TO TRUSTED EMPLOYERS.
  3. $47,088 spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: IMPROVE ENGLISH SPEAKING, LISTENING, READING, AND WRITING SKILLS THROUGH ADULT BEGINNER ENGLISH CLASSES AND CONVERSATION GROUPS AT OUR SITE. ADDITIONALLY, OUR OFFICE STAFF ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENROLL IN ENGLISH CLASSES OUTSIDE OF OUR CENTER, AT COLUMBUS STATE, COLUMBUS LIBRARIES, AND ONLINE. EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS ADDRESSES THE CRITICAL NEED OF NEWLY ARRIVED IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES TO LEARN ENGLISH. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN IS ALSO OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION, HOMEWORK HELP IS OFFERED TWO EVENINGS PER WEEK, PLUS ADDITIONAL LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. DURING SUMMER BREAK, READING PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS, AND CRAFT AND SCIENCE FAIRS SUPPLEMENT LEARNING FOR CHILDREN FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH 12TH GRADE.

Source: Form 990 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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