Adopt A Class Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Adopt A Class Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 2006, with $1,392,660 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3080 Exploration Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45206 EIN 20-2587299 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.4M
▲ 110.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.1M
Net assets
$713K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Adopt A Class Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +18% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Adopt A Class Foundation: 7 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Adopt A Class Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Adopt A Class Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3080 Exploration Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45206
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $42K (FY2011) to $1.4M (FY2023) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $85KNet assets $713K
Operating margin
17.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$799K
Total liabilities
$85K
Net assets
$713K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,392,660▲111% | $1,147,257▲84.1% | $713,258▲52.5% | $798,738▲68.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $661,566▲55.8% | $623,282▲61.5% | $467,855▲8.9% | $473,040▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $424,607▲13.6% | $385,843▲9.7% | $429,571▲9.9% | $452,906▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $373,643▲32.3% | $351,594▲1.8% | $390,807▲6.0% | $391,107▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $282,370▼42.0% | $345,306▲22.9% | $368,758▼14.6% | $420,138▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $486,675▲52.5% | $280,920▲2.0% | $431,694▲91.1% | $446,726▲88.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $319,105▲48.5% | $275,449▲28.1% | $225,920▲24.0% | $237,358▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $214,864▼1.3% | $214,953▲25.8% | $182,264▲2.2% | $187,863▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $217,797▼24.6% | $170,914▲17.5% | $178,353▼53.7% | $178,353▼53.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $288,672▲42.4% | $145,512▲54.6% | $384,933▲59.2% | $384,933▲59.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $202,782▲141% | $94,101▲100% | $241,773▲81.7% | $241,773▲81.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | $84,314▲101% | $47,049▲391% | $133,092▲38.9% | $133,092▲38.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $41,966 | $9,578 | $95,826 | $95,826 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.0M total
35 grants to Adopt A Class Foundation totaling $1.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $37,027 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | Endowment/general | 2024 | $27,000 |
| St Elizabeth Medical Center Inc | Program support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $19,683 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,585 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2023 | $72,000 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | Endowment/match | 2023 | $53,275 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Program operating cost | 2023 | $40,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Program operating cost | 2023 | $40,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $16,696 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $16,168 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $60,500 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | Endowment/match | 2022 | $25,115 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Adopt A Class Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Adopt A Class Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-2587299, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Adopt A Class Foundation's EIN?
- Adopt A Class Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-2587299.
- How much revenue does Adopt A Class Foundation report?
- Adopt A Class Foundation reported $1,392,660 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Adopt A Class Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Adopt A Class Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Adopt A Class Foundation (EIN 20-2587299) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.