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Ohio youth development organizations

There are 4,406 youth development organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan youth development organizations employ 9,935 people, earn more than $445 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $951 million.
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Types of youth development organizations in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Youth development programs
 
3,681
 
$105,179,507
4-H and youth agricultural programs
 
2,616
 
$8,711,210
Boys clubs and girls clubs
 
228
 
$157,846,817
Organizations supporting multiple youth development organizations
 
110
 
$19,915,310
Scouting organizations
 
91
 
$92,372,589
Adult / child mentoring and big brother and sister programs
 
73
 
$22,908,266
Religious youth organizations
 
65
 
$20,215,550
Youth development alliances and advocates
 
31
 
$6,814,986
Organizations supporting a single youth development organization
 
30
 
$15,458,714
Youth development professional societies
 
21
 
$4,645,512
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Youth development organizations by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbus, OH
 
910
 
$96,406,974
Cleveland, OH
 
548
 
$97,072,746
Cincinnati
 
415
 
$100,207,577
Toledo
 
276
 
$14,993,352
Dayton
 
265
 
$51,068,545
Akron
 
150
 
$28,984,859
Youngstown
 
139
 
$8,166,150
Springfield, OH
 
120
 
$710,527
Canton
 
116
 
$11,995,815
Mansfield
 
103
 
$1,716,040
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Job trends for Ohio youth development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
113
1-10
 
61
11-25
 
55
26-100
 
35
101 to 1,000
 
19
1,000+
 
2
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Sizes of youth development organizations in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
267
$250k to $1M
 
116
$1M to $5M
 
49
$5M to $25M
 
18
$25M to $100M
 
2
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of youth development organizations in Ohio

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YMCA of Greater Cleveland

YMCA of Greater Cleveland promotes well-being through youth programs, fitness, and community support, fostering healthy living and inclusivity for all.
Revenue
$31.3m
Assets
$52.4m
Employees
1,128
EIN
34-0714728
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio

Enabling all youths to reach potential by promoting academic success and healthy lifestyles through programs, in Lorain, OH.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$25.0m
Employees
379
EIN
34-1856214
IRS type
501(c)(3)

YMCA of Greater Dayton

YMCA of Greater Dayton enhances community wellness through fitness, youth development, and supportive programs based on Christian principles for families and individuals.
Revenue
$39.2m
Assets
$73.7m
Employees
2,257
EIN
31-0537517
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

Girl Scouts of Western helps prepare 50,000 girl members for living today, as well as for living responsible adult lives through the girl scout program which includes troop activities, program opportunities, summer camp, and girl scouts in the school day.
Revenue
$15.0m
Assets
$38.5m
Employees
281
EIN
31-0679091
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland

Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council, a United Way funded organization, serves the girls and adult volunteers in 30 counties.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$32.4m
Employees
175
EIN
31-4379475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio serves nearly 30,000 girls in grades K-12 and 14,000 adult members. Girl Scouts of North East Ohio connects girls to a world of possibilities in a positive and inclusive, girl-led environment.
Revenue
$16.7m
Assets
$45.5m
Employees
229
EIN
34-0726094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati

Enabling youth to reach full potential with positive self-image, healthy lifestyles, academic support, and job readiness training. Located in Cincinnati, OH.
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$46.9m
Employees
131
EIN
31-0536965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lorain County Agricultural Society

Lorain County Agricultural Society is a youth development organization in Wellington, OH whose mission is: Operate the annual Lorain County fair. Operation of the Lorain County fair.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$15.7m
Employees
141
EIN
87-3267141
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Damascus (CYSC)

Our mission is to empower a generation of Catholics by establishing a faith-awakening camp that fosters faith that is deep, contagious, and joy-filled.
Revenue
$10.9m
Assets
$27.3m
Employees
348
EIN
20-8398029
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus

Empowering Columbus youth to reach full potential through affordable after-school and summer programs fostering productive, caring, responsible citizenship.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$25.8m
Employees
141
EIN
31-4387575
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Open Doors Academy (ODA)

Open Doors Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Cleveland. ODA works to create equity in education through free, high-quality after school, summer, and family programs for students in grades K-12 and at least one year out of high school.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
287
EIN
04-3697716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Heritage Girls

AHG builds Christ-centered character in girls ages 5-18 through service to God, family, community and country with over 34,500 members.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
69
EIN
31-1443814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio (BBBS)

To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally-supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$14.0m
Employees
107
EIN
31-4379429
IRS type
501(c)(3)

YMCA of Wayne County

YMCA of Wayne County enriches communities through diverse programs promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for all ages and backgrounds.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
313
EIN
34-0766172
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The R idge Project

The R idge Project's mission is to establish a path of honor, discipline, and integrity; by way of education, motivation, and inspiration; in order to lead families into a future defined by hope, peace, and righteousness for generations to come.
Revenue
$5.0m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
47
EIN
34-1950890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club

Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club dedicates itself to the personal development of children in the community by helping them reach their own potential through planned, organized recreational, educational, and athletic programs.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
104
EIN
34-1003436
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland

Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland inspires young people to reach their full potential through education and a focus on healthy lifestyles.
Revenue
$4.5m
Assets
$6.5m
Employees
207
EIN
34-0770686
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Freedom A La Cart

Freedom A La Cart empowers survivors of sex trafficking by providing job skills, supportive services, and builds awareness on human trafficking.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
58
EIN
26-3114093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 mentoring relationships with caring adults.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
33
EIN
31-0577668
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA)

To inspire and support its members, develop exemplary school system leaders and advocate for public education by holding conferences, MGT training, seminars for members.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$5.9m
Employees
7
EIN
31-0780583
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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