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Main Street Barberton Inc

EIN 92-2365553 · Barberton, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceWeak47 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHENING THE BARBERTON COMMUNITY THROUGH PRESERVATION-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF OUR HISTORIC DOWNTOWN INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO STIMULATE, PROMOTE, SPONSOR, AND ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RESTRUCTUREING IN THE CITY OF BARBERTON OHIO, FOSTER COOPERATION AND LEADERSHIP WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, IMPROVE THE IMAGE AND APPEARANCE OF THE CITY, AND RECEIVE, ADMINISTER, AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CORPORATIONS CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

Income
$194,140
Spending
$155,612
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$64,539, executive di

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $1,588 spent. SIP & PAINT PROGRAM - TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS AND TO BRING PEOPLE DOWNTOWN, INCLUDING THOSE OUTSIDE THE 44203 ZIP CODE. ENCOURAGES CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO VISIT LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PAINT VARIOUS PICTURES INCLUDING FESTIVE THEMES.
  2. $3,813 spent. 4TH FRIDAY EVENTS: AN EVENT TO BRING MORE FOOT TRAFFIC DOWN TO THE BARBERTON MAIN STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH DECORATED BUILDINGS,EVENTS, AND CONCERTS. THIS IS DESIGED TO PROMOTE THE AREA AND LOCAL BUSINESSES.
  3. $115,668 spent. DEVELOPMENT OF OUR HISTORIC DOWNTOWN INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO STIMULATE, PROMOTE, SPONSOR, AND ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RESTRUCTUREING IN THE CITY OF BARBERTON OHIO. IMPROVE THE IMAGE AND APPEARANCE OF THE CITY. RECEIVE, ADMINISTER, AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
  4. DEVELOPMENT OF OUR HISTORIC DOWNTOWN INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO STIMULATE, PROMOTE, SPONSOR, AND ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RESTRUCTUREING IN THE CITY OF BARBERTON OHIO. IMPROVE THE IMAGE AND APPEARANCE OF THE CITY. RECEIVE, ADMINISTER, AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

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 May 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 November 4, 2026.

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