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Transformations by Austin Angels

EIN 84-4468090 · Westlake, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO WALK ALONGSIDE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN THE FOSTER CARE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING CONSISTENT SUPPORT THROUGH INTENTIONAL GIVING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND MENTORSHIP.

Income
$440,328
Spending
$492,330
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Employees
10
Volunteers
134
Highest pay
$63,511, 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

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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 (5)
  1. $389,701 spent. CLEVELAND ANGELS' PROGRAMS HAVE ONE GOAL: TO IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOSTER CARE. WE DO THIS BY RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND MATCHING COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO LOCAL YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THE SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIP, AND RELATIONSHIP PERMANENCY PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF INCREASE THE SENSE OF SECURITY AND STABILITY OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND CAN RADICALLY IMPROVE ACADEMIC, ECONOMIC, AND LONG-TERM OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. IN 2025, CLEVELAND ANGELS HOSTED TRAINING EVENTS, COLLABORATED WITH NUMEROUS AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN BENEFICIAL WORK, BUILT RELATIONSHIPS WITH COUNTLESS SUPPORTERS, AND COORDINATED THE ENGAGEMENT OF 259 DEDICATED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ACROSS GREATER CLEVELAND.
  2. $3,013 spent. CLEVELAND ANGELS' LOVE BOX PROGRAM PROVIDES CONSISTENT, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN, AND HOLISTIC SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING FOSTER CARE. THE PROGRAM MATCHES DEDICATED GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS WITH FOSTER FAMILIES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY, BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS. THROUGH THIS MONTHLY INTENTIONAL CARE, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, CAREGIVERS REPORTED FEELING MORE SUPPORTED AND EMPOWERED, WHILE CHILDREN EXPERIENCED INCREASED STABILITY, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND A GREATER SENSE OF NORMALCY. IN 2025, CLEVELAND ANGELS CONTINUED ITS REACH ACROSS GREATER CLEVELAND. THIS INCLUDED ESTABLISHING AND STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, ENABLING US TO SERVE 29 FAMILIES AND 103 CHILDREN, PROVIDING CRUCIAL EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO KIDS LIVING IN OFTEN UNCERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND OFFERING THEM A STRONGER SENSE OF PLACE AND SAFETY. CLEVELAND ANGELS' LOVE BOX PROGRAM PROVIDES CONSISTENT, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN, AND HOLISTIC SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN EXPERIENCING FOSTER CARE. THE PROGRAM MATCHES DEDICATED GROUPS OF VOLUNTEERS WITH FOSTER FAMILIES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY, BUILDING RESILIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS. THROUGH THIS MONTHLY INTENTIONAL CARE, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, CAREGIVERS REPORTED FEELING MORE SUPPORTED AND EMPOWERED, WHILE CHILDREN EXPERIENCED INCREASED STABILITY, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND A GREATER SENSE OF NORMALCY. IN 2025, CLEVELAND ANGELS CONTINUED ITS REACH ACROSS GREATER CLEVELAND. THIS INCLUDED ESTABLISHING AND STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, ENABLING US TO SERVE 29 FAMILIES AND 103 CHILDREN, PROVIDING CRUCIAL EMOTIONAL AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT TO KIDS LIVING IN OFTEN UNCERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND OFFERING THEM A STRONGER SENSE OF PLACE AND SAFETY.
  3. $3,744 spent. THE DARE TO DREAM PROGRAM OFFERS ONE-TO-ONE MENTORSHIP FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE, AGES 11 TO 22, BY PAIRING THEM WITH TRAINED, COMMITTED ADULT VOLUNTEERS. THESE MENTORS EMPOWERED YOUTH TO BUILD LIFE SKILLS, EXPLORE PASSIONS, AND SET AND ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL GOALS. EACH MENTOR-MENTEE PAIR MEETS TWICE A MONTH TO DEVELOP A PERSONALIZED "ROADMAP TO SUCCESS," CELEBRATING MILESTONES TOGETHER ALONG THE WAY. THESE RELATIONSHIPS OFTEN EXTEND BEYOND THE INITIAL ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT, RESULTING IN A DEEP, LASTING IMPACT. IN 2025, MENTORS DONATED 608 HOURS AND SUPPORTED 55 YOUTH IN CELEBRATING SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS, INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS, ENROLLMENT IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND OBTAINING JOBS - CLEAR INDICATORS OF GROWTH IN CONFIDENCE, TRUST, AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS.
  4. TO WALK ALONGSIDE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN THE FOSTER CARE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING CONSISTENT SUPPORT THROUGH INTENTIONAL GIVING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND MENTORSHIP.
  5. TO WALK ALONGSIDE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN THE FOSTER CARE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING CONSISTENT SUPPORT THROUGH INTENTIONAL GIVING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, AND MENTORSHIP.

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 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 December 2011.

    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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