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Lakewoodalive

EIN 55-0793987 · Lakewood, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LAKEWOODALIVE IS A COMMUNITY CENTERED NON-PROFIT THAT FOSTERS AND SUSTAINS VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS.

Income
$711,742
Spending
$703,051
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
8
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$89,458, frmr exec di

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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

    5 of 5

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

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $555,046 spent. 2025 PROGRAM SERVICE ACOMPLISHMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: HOUSING LAKEWOODALIVE'S HOUSING PROGRAMMING HELPS RESIDENTS MAINTAIN SAFE, HEALTHY HOMES, WITH A FOCUS ON LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. SERVICES INCLUDE AGING IN PLACE SUPPORT, CITY-FUNDED AND VOLUNTEER HOME REPAIR COORDINATION, BED BUG ASSISTANCE, CONTRACTOR REFERRALS, APPLICATION SUPPORT FOR REPAIR FUNDING, THE LAKEWOOD TOOLBOX, THE KNOWING YOUR HOME EDUCATIONAL SERIES, PAINT LAKEWOOD, AND SEASONAL SERVICES SUCH AS YARD CLEAN-UPS, LEAF RAKING, AND SNOW SHOVELING. SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT LAKEWOODALIVE STRENGTHENS THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, SERVING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR AND PARTNER TO BUNTS TO BIRDTOWN, DOWNTOWN LAKEWOOD BUSINESS ALLIANCE, UPTOWN LAKEWOOD, AND WEST END LAKEWOOD. IN COLLABORATION WITH BUSINESS OWNERS, THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, LAKEWOODALIVE PROVIDES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GUIDANCE, CONNECTS ENTREPRENEURS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, SUPPORTS ACCESS TO FUNDING, AND ADVANCES BEAUTIFICATION, PROPERTY RESOURCES, AND TENANT- LANDLORD RELATIONSHIPS. EVENTS LAKEWOODALIVE PRODUCES ANNUAL EVENTS THAT BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER, SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND CREATE MEANINGFUL, ACCESSIBLE EXPERIENCES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. SIGNATURE EVENTS, INCLUDING THE BIRDTOWN PICNIC, FRONT PORCH CONCERT SERIES, LAKEWOOD SUMMER MELTDOWN, SPOOKY POOCH PARADE, LAKEWOOD CHOCOLATE WALK, AND LIGHT UP LAKEWOOD, ACTIVATE PUBLIC SPACES AND FOSTER CONNECTION ACROSS LAKEWOOD AND THE GREATER NORTHEAST OHIO REGION. 2025 PROGRAM SERVICE ACOMPLISHMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: HOUSING LAKEWOODALIVE'S HOUSING PROGRAMMING HELPS RESIDENTS MAINTAIN SAFE, HEALTHY HOMES, WITH A FOCUS ON LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. SERVICES INCLUDE AGING IN PLACE SUPPORT, CITY-FUNDED AND VOLUNTEER HOME REPAIR COORDINATION, BED BUG ASSISTANCE, CONTRACTOR REFERRALS, APPLICATION SUPPORT FOR REPAIR FUNDING, THE LAKEWOOD TOOLBOX, THE KNOWING YOUR HOME EDUCATIONAL SERIES, PAINT LAKEWOOD, AND SEASONAL SERVICES SUCH AS YARD CLEAN-UPS, LEAF RAKING, AND SNOW SHOVELING. SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT LAKEWOODALIVE STRENGTHENS THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, SERVING AS A FISCAL SPONSOR AND PARTNER TO BUNTS TO BIRDTOWN, DOWNTOWN LAKEWOOD BUSINESS ALLIANCE, UPTOWN LAKEWOOD, AND WEST END LAKEWOOD. IN COLLABORATION WITH BUSINESS OWNERS, THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, LAKEWOODALIVE PROVIDES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GUIDANCE, CONNECTS ENTREPRENEURS TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, SUPPORTS ACCESS TO FUNDING, AND ADVANCES BEAUTIFICATION, PROPERTY RESOURCES, AND TENANT- LANDLORD RELATIONSHIPS. EVENTS LAKEWOODALIVE PRODUCES ANNUAL EVENTS THAT BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER, SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND CREATE MEANINGFUL, ACCESSIBLE EXPERIENCES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. SIGNATURE EVENTS, INCLUDING THE BIRDTOWN PICNIC, FRONT PORCH CONCERT SERIES, LAKEWOOD SUMMER MELTDOWN, SPOOKY POOCH PARADE, LAKEWOOD CHOCOLATE WALK, AND LIGHT UP LAKEWOOD, ACTIVATE PUBLIC SPACES AND FOSTER CONNECTION ACROSS LAKEWOOD AND THE GREATER NORTHEAST OHIO REGION.

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

  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 June 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 March 2004.

    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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