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Ohio youth development organizations

There are 4,618 youth development organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan youth development organizations employ 6,705 people, earn more than $393 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $900 million.
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Types of youth development organizations in Ohio

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Youth development programs
 
3,770
 
$101,003,421
4-H and youth agricultural programs
 
2,666
 
$11,617,252
Boys clubs and girls clubs
 
257
 
$91,470,863
Scouting organizations
 
154
 
$44,863,459
Organizations supporting multiple youth development organizations
 
106
 
$16,534,238
Adult / child mentoring and big brother and sister programs
 
97
 
$25,876,022
Religious youth organizations
 
78
 
$23,514,422
Organizations supporting a single youth development organization
 
33
 
$32,883,350
Youth development professional societies
 
33
 
$67,274,032
Youth development alliances and advocates
 
28
 
$778,924
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Youth development organizations by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbus, OH
 
949
 
$65,364,186
Cleveland, OH
 
613
 
$70,147,394
Cincinnati
 
448
 
$129,713,458
Toledo
 
286
 
$16,979,658
Dayton
 
259
 
$12,915,718
Akron
 
164
 
$32,064,624
Youngstown
 
153
 
$9,806,346
Canton
 
129
 
$12,289,502
Springfield, OH
 
119
 
$607,087
Mansfield
 
116
 
$3,717,596
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Job trends for Ohio youth development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
136
1-10
 
74
11-25
 
55
26-100
 
39
101 to 1,000
 
19
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of youth development organizations in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
307
$250k to $1M
 
130
$1M to $5M
 
56
$5M to $25M
 
18
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of youth development organizations in Ohio

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1-20 of 4,618

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)

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make this world a better place.
Revenue
$12.4m
Assets
$36.0m
Employees
264
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
$10.0m
Assets
$33.9m
Employees
175
EIN
31-4379475
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio

Girl scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and characther, who make the world a better place. The Girl Scouts build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$46.1m
Employees
245
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
$22.0m
Assets
$66.5m
Employees
166
EIN
31-0536965
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
$6.2m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
53
EIN
34-1950890
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)

American Heritage Girls

American Heritage Girls develops Christ-centered character and leadership in girls ages 5-18 through faith, service, skill-building, outdoor adventures, and friendships.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$7.6m
Employees
69
EIN
31-1443814
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
$9.4m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
291
EIN
04-3697716
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Activities Beyond the Classroom

ABS supports Cincinnati Public School students in engaging year-round extracurricular activities to build leadership, teamwork, responsibility and self-discipline.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
50
EIN
35-2222723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Step Higher - Nellas Place

Nella's Place fosters a safe and nurturing environment for girls. The organization provides housing and living arrangements to wards of the state. Nella's Place is based in Cincinnati, OH.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$150.6k
Employees
35
EIN
34-2031836
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
$2.3m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
133
EIN
87-3267141
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)

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
$4.5m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
348
EIN
34-0766172
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)

The Light Foundation

The Light Foundation empowers youth through outdoor, hands-on programs that build self-confidence, moral values, financial skills, and self-reliance via community partnerships.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$7.7m
Employees
13
EIN
56-2311765
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Cyclones Foundation

Promotes physical health, teamwork, education and life skills for children through hockey equipment, training, and donated ice rink time.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$264.3k
Employees
0
EIN
81-4716430
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Values-In-Action Foundation

The Values-In-Action Foundation empowers students and adults to practice kindness and respect through character education, leadership training, and community programs promoting values-based decisions.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
6
EIN
34-1795459
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati (bbbsgc) provides evidence-based mentoring programs that match youth facing adversity with trained, caring adult mentors.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
29
EIN
31-0577668
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Found Village

Villedge empowers Cincinnati teens through after-school enrichment and coaching to reach their full potential.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
19
EIN
81-4106901
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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