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Canton for All People Inc

EIN 86-3136691 · North Canton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF DOWNTOWN CANTON BY ENHANCING PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH, PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS, BREAKING THE CYCLES OF POVERTY, AND PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
27 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
17
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$118,200, executive director

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 74% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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 (1)
  1. $994,139 spent. THROUGH THE WORK OF OUR NONPROFIT CONSTRUCTION TEAM, WE CONTINUED TO ADVANCE OUR MISSION OF CREATING SAFE, QUALITY, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. IN 2024, WE RESTORED 13 HOMES, CONSTRUCTED 10 NEW HOMES, AND ASSISTED 7 FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS IN ACHIEVING HOMEOWNERSHIP.IN DECEMBER 2024, CANTON FOR ALL PEOPLE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WODA COOPER COMPANY, BEGAN DEVELOPMENT ON THE NEWTON FAMILY APARTMENTS. THIS PROJECT WILL INCLUDE A PLAYGROUND FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN, NEW ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR CANTON FOR ALL PEOPLE, A COMMUNITY ROOM, AND A FITNESS FACILITY. THE DEVELOPMENT WILL PROVIDE 52 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS CONSISTING OF ONE-, TWO-, AND THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.2024 ALSO MARKED THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF OPERATION FOR THE SHORB FRESH MARKET, LOCATED IN A REHABILITATED BUILDING THAT HAD BEEN VACANT SINCE 1997. THE FRESH MARKET HAS BECOME A VITAL COMMUNITY HUB, CONNECTING FAMILIES WITH HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS, ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, AND A WELCOMING SPACE TO ENGAGE WITH NEIGHBORS. IN 2024, THE FRESH MARKET PROVIDED: 65,463 SERVINGS OF FRESH PRODUCE 25,551 UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS SERVED (INCLUDING 8,473 CHILDREN) 1,878,318 MEALS DISTRIBUTED 8,400 WEEKEND MEAL BAGS FOR GIBBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS 400 NARCAN KITS DISTRIBUTED TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY 10,000+ LUNCHES SERVEDIN ADDITION, 2024 SAW THE COMPLETION AND RIBBON CUTTING OF A MAJOR NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION EFFORT--THE SOMMERS DISCOUNT MARKET AND MY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER ON GONDER AVENUE SE. THE 17,000 SQ. FT. FACILITY, VACANT SINCE 2007, WAS RENOVATED TO BRING MUCH-NEEDED ACCESS TO BOTH HEALTHCARE AND AFFORDABLE GROCERIES TO CANTON'S SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD, AN AREA PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED AS A FOOD DESERT.WHILE TRADITIONAL FOR-PROFIT DEVELOPERS OFTEN FOCUS SOLELY ON THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, CANTON FOR ALL PEOPLE IS EQUALLY COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS. WE DO THIS THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ENSURING THAT RESIDENTS ARE NOT ONLY HOUSED BUT EMPOWERED TO BUILD THRIVING, CONNECTED COMMUNITIES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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