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Ours Brothers Keepers

EIN 88-2444436 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE SEEK AT-RISK YOUTH WHO ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING NEGATIVE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, TROUBLE IN SCHOOL, AND THOSE WHO HAVE AN UNSTABLE FAMILY SUPPORT SYSTEM. WE HELP THEM MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN BECOMING SELF- EFFICIENT, PRODUCTIVE, PURPOSEFUL CITIZENS HELPING THE COMMUNITY ONE STEP AT A TIME, ONE LIFE AT A TIME. WE AIM TO REUNITE AND SET THE FOUNDATION TO BUILD A PRODUCTIVE FAMILY UNIT., USE DIRECT INTERVENTION EFFORTS THAT ARE CULTURALLY ENRICHING TO DEFUSE POTENTIALLY VIOLENT INTERACTIONS. OUR INTERVENTION EFFORTS ON CHANGING THE BEHAVIORAL OPTIONS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PRONE TO ENGAGE IN POTENTIALLY VIOLENT INTERACTIONS. BY CONNECTING THEM WITH A LIFE TRANSITION & INTERVENTION COORDINATOR, WHO HAS LIVED THROUGH THE OBSTACLES THAT OUR YOUTH CURRENTLY FACE TO ASSIST THEM WITH NAVIGATING THEIR LIFE CHOICES. AND BY TEACHING AND LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER HOW TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY BETTER AND BRING THE FAMILY BACK TOGETHER. OUR LIFE TRANSITION & INTERVENTION COORDINATOR PROVIDE

Income
$574,832
Spending
$572,178
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
15

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: 66 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% 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

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $549,287 spent. PROVIDED MENTORING AND LEADERSHIP SERVICES TO 250 PLUS STUDENTS THROUGH OUT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. PROVIDED TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR 25 YOUNG ADULTS, PROVIDED WARMING CENTER SERVICES FOR HOMELESS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, 150 MENTAL HEALTH ASSESTMENTS FOR 90 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. PROVIDED MEALS TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN OBK PROGRAMMING. HELPED 50 STUDENTS START AND REGISTER THEIR OWN BUSINESS WITH THE STATE OF OHIO. PROVIDED SUMMER EMPLOYMENT FOR 50 TEENS.

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 November 6, 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 July 2022.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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