Values-in-action Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mayfield, Ohio, registered in 1995, with $2,484,263 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.5M
▲ 70.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.3M
Net assets
$154K
Employees
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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 Values-in-action Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Values-in-action Foundation: 1 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Values-in-action Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Values-in-action Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $694K (FY2013) to $2.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
8.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$947K
Total liabilities
$793K
Net assets
$154K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,484,263▲70.2% | $2,267,379▲64.8% | $154,418▲347% | $947,400▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,459,963▼31.4% | $1,376,041▼25.0% | -$62,466▲57.3% | $743,066▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,127,877▲139% | $1,835,766▲130% | -$146,388▲68.7% | $706,705▲136% | 990 |
| 2020 | $890,994▲54.2% | $798,401▲18.8% | -$467,749▲16.5% | $299,375▲59.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $577,886▼35.8% | $672,297▼16.6% | -$560,342▼20.3% | $187,585▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $900,219▲14.1% | $805,922▲11.6% | -$465,821▼19.8% | $223,053▼26.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $789,307▲13.7% | $722,361▲37.1% | -$388,753▼172% | $303,907▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $694,395 | $526,907 | -$143,122 | $344,563 | 990 |
| 2015 | $694,395 | $526,907 | -$143,122 | $344,563 | 990 |
| 2014 | $694,395 | $526,907 | -$143,122 | $344,563 | 990 |
| 2013 | $694,395 | $526,907▼8.3% | -$143,122▲53.9% | $344,563▲41.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $574,350▼42.2% | -$310,610▼61.0% | $243,555▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $993,378▲1.4% | -$192,978▼1415% | $238,532▼15.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $979,260▲31.2% | $14,675▲125% | $281,362▲29.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $746,135 | -$57,804 | $217,898 | 990 |
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.
42 grants to Values-in-action Foundation totaling $639K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | General support for 30th anniversary. | 2024 | $49,500 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $5,411 |
| National Football League Foundation | Social responsibilitiy grants | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support, support values matter dinner, celebration of goodness award | 2023 | $15,100 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2023 | $10,600 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $6,792 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Community support | 2022 | $20,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Community support | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | General support, celebration of goodness award, values in action awards | 2022 | $11,300 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2022 | $8,500 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2022 | $5,000 |
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Data for Values-in-action Foundation (EIN 34-1795459) 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.