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Operation Give Back

EIN 90-0155844 · Blue Ash, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STRIVE FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN NEED INSPIRING ALL TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND GIVE BACK TO SOCIETY.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
6
Volunteers
300

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

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 74 out of 100.

  • 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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. $543,528 spent. COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES FOOD, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS TO FAMILIES SERVED THROUGH THE PANTRY. WEEKLY BREAD BUNDLES ARE DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS THROUGH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE PANTRY DELIVERS FOOD MONTHLY TO APPROXIMATELY 35 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
  2. $249,232 spent. ANNUAL HOLIDAY STORE/COAT GIVEAWAY IS A 2-DAY EVENT THAT PROVIDES COATS, TOYS, BOOKS, FOOD, CLOTHING, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO AT-RISK CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY IN HOPES OF ENSURING A BRIGHTER HOLIDAY SEASON. OVER 1,400 CHILDREN WERE SERVED THROUGH THE HOLIDAY STORE AND OVER 700 KIDS WERE GIVEN COATS IN 2025.
  3. $95,545 spent. AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE IN ACADEMIC SUBJECTS AND LIFE SKILLS FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN (GRADES 2-8). IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE WHOLE CHILD PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND SPIRITUALLY, WE INVITE GUEST SPEAKERS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, OFFER AN OPTIONAL WEEKLY "DINNER AND A BIBLE" PROGRAM, AND COORDINATE HIGH INTEREST SUMMER FIELD TRIPS AND SWIM LESSONS. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE DONE IN ORDER TO BROADEN STUDENTS' HORIZONS, AS WELL AS PROVIDE THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK. SNACKS ARE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM, AND DINNER IS SERVED ONCE A WEEK TO APPROXIMATELY 25 STUDENTS AND ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENING PROGRAM.
  4. $75,550 spent. SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY SUPPLIES AT-RISK CHILDREN WITH NEW BACKPACKS AND ESSENTIAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO START THEIR SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT. NEARLY 900 CHILDREN WERE SERVED IN 2025.
  5. SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY SUPPLIES AT-RISK CHILDREN WITH NEW BACKPACKS AND ESSENTIAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO START THEIR SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT. NEARLY 900 CHILDREN WERE SERVED IN 2025.

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 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 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 October 2004.

    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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