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On Point

EIN 68-0533402 · Hixson, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ON POINT PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO CULTIVATE THE STRENGTHS IN YOUTH AND GUIDE THEM ON THEIR PATH TO THRIVE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
20
Volunteers
141
Highest pay
$121,046, 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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $1.1 million spent. ON POINT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT OF STUDENTS, PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES, EMPHASIZING THE CULTIVATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS IN YOUTH. WE DO THIS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: 1) THINK ON POINT (5 DOSAGE HOURS OF RISK AVOIDANCE AND HEALTHY CHOICES CURRICULA); 2) LIFE ON POINT (WEEKLY GROUP MENTORING PROGRAM UTILIZING STRENGTHS-BASED CURRICULA); 3) GRADUATE ON POINT (PROGRAM TARGETING YOUTH AT RISK OF NOT GRADUATING WITH THEIR COHORT; FOCUS ON CREDIT RECOVERY AND LIFE ON POINT PROGRAMMING); 4) TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (COMPRISED OF 15 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS),FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE); 5) COMMUNITY EDUCATION (ASSET AND CURRICULA TRAININGS FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS); 6) COMMUNITY SCHOOL (OFFER WRAP-AROUND SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES THAT CULTIVATE STUDENTS' WELL-BEING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS).

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 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 June 2025.

    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 April 2003.

    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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