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A Place 4 Me Collaborative

EIN 92-0724183 · Cleveland, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PREVENT AND END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY AND PROVIDE CRITICAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGED 14-25 THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE:NAVIGATION - PEER YOUTH NAVIGATORS USE THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES & KNOWLEDGE OF SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT YOUTH IN ACCESSING A VARIETY OF RESOURCES ON THEIR PATHS TO STABILITY. OPPORTUNITY PASSPORT - A MATCHED SAVINGS & FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES CLASS FOR YOUTH AGES 14-25 WHO HAVE SPENT AT LEAST ONE DAY IN FOSTER CARE AFTER THEIR 14TH BIRTHDAY. THE COURSE HELPS YOUTH OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT IN THEIR OWN NAME & MATCHES YOUTH SAVINGS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ASSETS.DIGNITY FUND - SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT YOUNG PEOPLE ARE NOT JUST HOUSED BUT ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN HOMES. YOUTH EXITING HOMELESSNESS RECEIVE LODGING KITS OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, ACCESS TO FURNITURE RESOURCES, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING APPLICATION FEES. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - OFFERS ONETIME ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
15
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$104,568, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 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 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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 June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $1.1 million spent. A PLACE 4 ME PROVIDED COORDINATED SUPPORT SERVICES TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. A PLACE 4 ME WORKS TO PREVENT AND END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS BY PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES, INCORPORATING AUTHENTIC YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, AND LEADING SYSTEMS CHANGE WORK IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY.A PLACE 4 ME PROVIDED NAVIGATION SERVICES TO 460 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS. OF THOSE SERVED THROUGH NAVIGATION, 42% WERE PARENTS, COLLECTIVELY CARING FOR 267 CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDED HOUSING AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION, CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORTS, INDEPENDENT LIVING GUIDANCE, AND REFERRALS FOR EDUCATION, WORKFORCE, AND WELLNESS RESOURCES. STAFF AND PARTNERS WORKED DIRECTLY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TO IDENTIFY GOALS, REMOVE BARRIERS, AND COORDINATE APPROPRIATE SUPPORTS.THROUGH THE OPPORTUNITY PASSPORT PROGRAM, A PLACE 4 ME SUPPORTED 125 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH FOSTER CARE EXPERIENCE WITH FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND ASSET BUILDING SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED FINANCIAL EDUCATION, COACHING, AND MATCHED ASSET SUPPORT DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SUPPORT TRANSITIONS FROM FOSTER CARE AND RELATED SYSTEMS INTO INDEPENDENT LIVING. SERVICES FOCUSED ON BUILDING BUDGETING SKILLS, BANKING ACCESS, SAVINGS HABITS, AND GOAL BASED ASSET PURCHASES TIED TO HOUSING, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, AND EMPLOYMENT NEEDS.IN ADDITION TO DIRECT SERVICES, THE ORGANIZATION ADVANCED AUTHENTIC YOUTH ENGAGEMENT BY INCORPORATING LIVED EXPERIENCE INTO PROGRAM DESIGN, COMMUNITY PLANNING, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS EFFORTS. YOUTH LEADERS CONTRIBUTED INPUT ON SERVICES, OUTREACH APPROACHES, AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PRIORITIES TO ENSURE PROGRAMS REMAIN RESPONSIVE AND EFFECTIVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 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 June 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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