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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: January 2026 Expires: January 2028

Bluecoats of Summit County

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(330) 882-5795
2060 W Nimisila Rd
New Franklin, OH, 44216
https://summitbluecoats.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Bluecoats of Summit County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Bluecoats, Inc. exists to preserve and enhance the well-being of the members of the Summit County safety forces through emergency support and preparation for service.

Year, State Incorporated:
1959, OH

Also Known As:
Bluecoats, Inc.

The heart of Bluecoats program is to provide emergency support to first responders in Summit County who are injured or killed in the line of duty, or face a catastrophic situation beyond their control. Bluecoats is able to expand into preparation for service by supporting the corporate well-being of the safety forces through grants for wellness (physical, mental, emotional/spiritual), training & education and equipping for service.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, Bluecoats of Summit County's program expenses were:

Program Services $148,861
Total Program Expenses $148,861

Chair of the Board
David Koly

Board Size
18

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Bluecoats of Summit County's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory $401,973
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts $148,002
Investment Income $82,955
Net income or (loss) from fundraising events $52,787
Total Income $685,717

Programs: 61% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 36%

Total Income $685,717
Total expenses: $244,310
  Program expenses $148,861
  Fundraising expenses $6,320
  Administrative expenses $89,129
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $441,407
Beginning Net Assets $3,244,860
Other Changes In Net Assets $-84,521
Ending Net Assets $3,601,746
Total Liabilities $12,059
Total Assets $3,601,746

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