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Positive Tomorrows Inc

EIN 73-1393438 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

POSITIVE TOMORROWS INC. IS OKLAHOMA'S ONLY SCHOOL AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY SPECIFICALLY FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. WE HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO SUCCEED BY BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS, SUPPORTING FAMILIES, AND PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED EDUCATION.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$5.0 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
36.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%
Employees
70
Volunteers
1,300
Highest pay
$169,495, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 36.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% 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 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (3)
  1. $3.1 million spent. POSITIVE TOMORROWS IS OKLAHOMA'S ONLY SCHOOL AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY SPECIFICALLY FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. WE HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO SUCCEED, AND WE DO IT IN THREE MAIN WAYS:1. BY BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO LEARNING LIKE HUNGER, LACK OF BASIC NECESSITIES, MEDICAL CARE, AND TRANSPORTATION.2. BY SUPPORTING FAMILIES SO THEY CAN IMPROVE THEIR HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.3. BY PROVIDING A DIFFERENTIATED, TRAUMA-INFORMED EDUCATION TO EVERY STUDENT, COMPLETE WITH ENRICHING, EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES.THIS YEAR POSITIVE TOMORROWS SERVED 190 STUDENTS IN ITS EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND PROVIDED 17,795 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, 47,186 MEALS PROVIDED, AND 8,111 BASIC NECESSITIES WERE DISTRIBUTED.
  2. $488,775 spent. POSITIVE TOMORROWS HOSTS AN EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAM THAT CONSISTS OF DAILY AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES DRIVEN BY STUDENT CHOICE. DURING SCHOOL BREAKS - FALL, WINTER, SPRING, AND SUMMER - DAY CAMPS ENSURE STUDENTS CONTINUE TO LEARN, GROW, AND AVOID THE ACADEMIC SUMMER SLIDE. FORMER STUDENTS ARE ALSO INVITED TO ATTEND BREAK CAMPS AS A RESOURCE FOR OUR TRANSITIONED FAMILIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BAND, YOGA, ART, SWIMMING LESSONS, FRENCH CLASSES, GARDENING, FISHING, CHESS, MUSEUMS, TENNIS, ICE SKATING, SCOUTS, MOVIES, CODING, PIANO LESSONS, COOKING, SOCCER, COLLEGE TOURS, JOURNALISM, DRAMA, GOLF, BALLET, FILM MAKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND MORE. THIS YEAR, 155 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND 225 PARTICIPATED IN BREAK CAMPS.
  3. $816,663 spent. WHILE STUDENTS LEARN IN THE CLASSROOM, OUR FAMILY SUPPORT DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH FAMILIES TO TEACH THEM HOW TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. OUR CASE MANAGERS ASSESS FAMILIES' IMMEDIATE NEEDS LIKE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER FIRST, THEN FOCUS ON LONG-TERM PLANNING. CASE MANAGERS HELP FAMILIES INCREASE THEIR INCOME, EMPLOYMENT, AND ULTIMATELY AIM TO HELP THEM OBTAIN STABLE HOUSING. BY FOCUSING ON THE ENTIRE FAMILY, WE MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN. THIS YEAR WE SERVED 191 FAMILIES. 72% OF FAMILIES MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED THEIR EMPLOYMENT STATUS, 98% IMPROVED OR MAINTAINED STABLE HOUSING, AND 82% SHOWED AN INCREASE IN INCOME LEVELS. 304 MEDICAL CHECKUPS, DENTAL & HEARING SCREENINGS, AND EYE EXAMS WERE PROVIDED, AND 1,434 THERAPY SESSIONS WERE PROVIDED.

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 November 6, 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 February 1992.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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