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The Dayton Equity Center

EIN 86-3404590 · Dayton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EQUITY CENTER EXISTS TO EMPOWER COLLABORATIVES THAT REVIVE COMMUNITIES.

Income
$489,385
Spending
$563,987
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 76%
Employees
9
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$40,000, executive director

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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, 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. $335,618 spent. EDUCATION - BY CREATING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS IN THE FORM OF A 21ST CENTURY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, RESOURCES TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS, INTERNSHIPS AND SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL, ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. WE ASSIST OVER 100 STUDENTS ANNUALLY IN PROGRAMMING AND OUR SERVICES REACH OVER 300 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
  2. $71,714 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - THE EQUITY CENTER ENABLES SOCIAL MOBILITY BY PROVIDING POSTSECONDARY CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING THAT ENABLE ADULTS WITH BARRIERS TO ACCESS LIVING-WAGE EMPLOYMENT. SERVING AS A "LAST MILE" CAREER DEVELOPMENT HUB, WE ASSIST EMPLOYERS IN FINDING QUALITY, NON-TRADITIONAL TALENT WHILE MITIGATING RISK AND PROMOTING RETENTION. LAST YEAR, WE EMPOWERED STUDENTS TO GRADUATE WITH MORE THAN 168 INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS.
  3. $13,336 spent. FOOD SECURITY - THE EQUITY CENTER ADDRESSES THE SOCIAL DETERMINATES OF HEALTH IN THE FOURTH POOREST CITY IN AMERICA ACCORDING TO THE MOST RECENT CENSUS DATA, INCLUDING ACCESS TO FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENIC PRODUCTS. PROVIDING MONTHLY SUPPLIES OF CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD TO 141 RESETTLED FAMILIES LAST YEAR EXEMPLIFIES THIS COMMITMENT TO SECURING OUR NEIGHBORS FUTURES BY HELPING THEIR PRESENT NEEDS

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on June 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on June 15, 2024.

    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 January 2025.

    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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