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Oh Taste

EIN 85-0956147 · Beavercreek, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OH TASTE PROVIDES RESOURCES TO FOOD ENTREPRENEURS TO ESTABLISH TEH GROUNDWORK FOR THEIR SUCCESS IN TEH LOCAL ECONOMY BY ESTABLISHING AN INCUBATOR KITCHEN, FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS, AND AGRICULTURAL AND WORKPLACEE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$485,426
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
58.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 58.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 84% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% 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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 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.

  • 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 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 (2)
  1. $254,011 spent. KITCHEN INCUBATOR -CENTERED ON THE DESIGN, BUILD-OUT, AND FULL OPERATION OF THE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AND STORAGE SPACE. INCLUDES ADVANCED MENTORING, AND FACILITATION OF BUSINESS SUPPORT-SUCH AS INGREDIENT SOURCING, MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION, ACCESS TO CAPITAL SERVICES. IT EXPANDS OUR TARGET TO APPEAL TO A MUCH BROADER COMMUNITY BY OFFERING MARKET-RATE RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES TO USE THE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN.
  2. $1,906 spent. SHARPEN THE AXE EDUCATION - SHARPEN THE AXE (STA) PROGRAM, COVERING A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS RELATED TO RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL FOOD BUSINESS AND WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: O BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND STRENGTHENING, O ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT, O ACCELERATOR (PILOT COHORT) O PHASE 1 DATA COLLECTION AND EVALUATION FOR PROGRAM REFINEMENTS

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2023.

    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 2024.

    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 November 2023.

    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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