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Inclusionworks

EIN 84-3327133 · Brook Park, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENTS AND A SENSE OF BELONGING, DIGNITY, RESPECT AND A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR CITIZENS WHO ARE DIFFERENTLY-ABLED AND/OR COGNITIVELY DELAYED.

Income
$398,556
Spending
$428,209
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
12
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$37,598, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 11 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (6)
  1. $134,918 spent. BAKERY - THIS IS A VOCATIONAL PROGRAM WHERE DIFFERENTLY-ABLED CITIZENS ARE GIVEN THE RESOURCES TO DEVELOP BAKING AND CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS. A CATERING MENU OF BAKED GOODS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE. SWEETIE PIES WILL ALSO HAVE POP-UP BAKERIES FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  2. $64,179 spent. ART SPLASH - ART PROVIDES AN OUTLET TO COMMUNICATE FEELINGS. ART IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE A PICTURE OR AN IDEA IN YOUR HEAD AND MAKE IT INTO SOMETHING TANGIBLE. WITH ART, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS. ART CAN CREATE EMPLOYMENT FOR CITIZENS WITH COGNITIVE DELAYS.
  3. $46,582 spent. BLOOM - CITIZENS BUILD INDEPENDENCE THROUGH LEARNING ABOUT AND PLANTING FRESH VEGETABLES AND HERBS TO BE USED IN THEIR FAVORITE RECIPES. THE VEGETABLES ARE GROWN INDOORS USING HYDROPONICS AND GROW LIGHTS ON RAISED BEDS, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO WORK COMFORTABLY.
  4. $36,434 spent. BETWEEN THE PAGES - THE CURRICULUM ADDRESSES THE UNIQUE LEARNING NEEDS OF DIFFERENTLY-ABLED CITIZENS. INDIVIDUALS WITH COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRE ONGOING SUPPORT. IF AN INDIVIDUAL HAS THE CAPACITY TO CARRY ON A GIVE-AND-TAKE, TWO-WAY, SIMPLE CONVERSATION WITH OTHERS, THEY CAN LEARN TO READ.
  5. $24,417 spent. SNIPPY'S - AN ON PREMISES PAMPERING SALON SUPPORTED BY VISITS FROM COSMETOLOGY STUDENTS OFFERS HAIRCUTS, MANICURES, AND PEDICURES FOR MINIMIAL OUT OF POCKET COST.
  6. $15,406 spent. WELLNESS - THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES EXERCISE AND GETS CITIZENS MOVING. TWO DAYS A WEEK, JACOB'S LADDER COMES TO THE CENTER TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO EXCERCISE IN A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. OUR CITIZENS ARE LEARNING THAT EXCERCISE CAN HELP YOU BECOME STRONG AND FIT, MAKING YOU FEEL BETTER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 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 May 2020.

    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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