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    Achievement Centers for Children

    Achievement Centers for Children

     

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    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...http://www.achievementcenters.org/

    ...4255 NORTHFIELD RD
    Highland Hls OH 44128-2811

    216-292-9700


    Highland Hls OH | IRS ruling year: 1951 | EIN: 34-0714766  

     

    Founded in 1940 as a Rotary Club service project known as Society for Crippled Children, the Achievement Centers for Children is one of Greater Cleveland's most effective agencies providing varied and high-quality services and programs for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Our mission is to enable and empower children and adults with disabilities and their families to achieve their greatest potential. Individuals served have a wide range of disabilities including physical, neurological, sensory, cognitive, emotional or a combination of these. We focus on the key program areas of family support, education, therapy & recreation/adapted sports. In fiscal year 20-21, the Achievement Centers served over 2,800 individuals and their families at our 3 locations and in community, home settings and via remote/telehealth. Our dedicated staff are partners in a family's challenging journey and help clients and their families find hope and get outstanding results and impact.

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 92%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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     Important note on the timeliness of ratings

    The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Achievement Centers for Children is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
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    Accountability & Finance

     

    Achievement Centers for Children has earned a 92% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

    This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019. More recent filing data is available, but it has not been factored into this score, due to COVID-19's effect on this organization.

    Rating update postponed due to COVID-19's impact on this organization. View Achievement Centers for Children's response.

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    Accountability and Transparency
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    Governance
    Policies
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    Financial Metrics
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    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    ...Liabilities to Assets Ratio - 7.10% - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Working Capital Ratio - 1.93 years - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Efficiency - $0.24 - 5/10 pts
    ...Administrative Expense Ratio - 12.10% - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Expense Ratio - 6.00% - 10/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Ratio - 81.80% - 9.08/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Growth - 7.02% - 7.02/10 pts

    Unscored Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
    Pandemic Response - Data Available

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