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Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past

Mahoning valley sojourn to the past exists to enable individuals to participate in educational activities that encourage personal growth and lead to action.

Social Services Youngstown, OH EIN 261146605 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past

Taking high school students to civil rights sites in the south, learning the lessons of the movement and the principles of nonviolence. Returning home with action plans to implement in their schools and community, including nonviolence week across the state of ohio. Impacts hundreds. Nonviolence week activities including nonviolence parade/rally, simeon book award for courage, speakers in schools, art and poetry contest. Impacts thousands.

Founded
Headquarters
Youngstown, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R11
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

Mahoning valley sojourn to the past exists to enable individuals to participate in educational activities that encourage personal growth and lead to action.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R11

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 81%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.87
Program expenses$0.87 ($132,201)
87% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past is a registered social services nonprofit based in Youngstown, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 261146605. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $267K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past is located in Youngstown, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past has $267K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $267K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 87% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 81%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Taking high school students to civil rights sites in the south, learning the lessons of the movement and the principles of nonviolence. Returning home with action plans to implement in their schools and community, including nonviolence week across the state of ohio. Impacts hundreds. Nonviolence week activities including nonviolence parade/rally, simeon book award for courage, speakers in schools, art and poetry contest. Impacts thousands. Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $267K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261146605, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

PE
Penelope Wells
Director

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan R•••••
MEMBER
BR
Brittany B•••••
MEMBER
JI
Jim R••
MEMBER
LE
Lekeila H•••••
MEMBER
PA
Patricia C•••••
PRESIDENT
PE
Penelope W••••
Director
ST
Steve S••••••
MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

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Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past This page 89 $266,616 87%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past

What is Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past?
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Youngstown, United States. Taking high school students to civil rights sites in the south, learning the lessons of the movement and the principles of nonviolence. Returning home with action plans to implement in their schools and community, including nonviolence week across the state of ohio. Impacts hundreds. Nonviolence week activities including nonviolence parade/rally, simeon book award for courage, speakers in schools, art and poetry contest. Impacts thousands.
When was Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past founded?
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past was founded in 2007.
Who leads Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past?
Penelope Wells serves as Director.
Where is Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past located?
Headquartered in Youngstown, United States.
What is Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past trustworthy?
Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past's registration number?
IRS EIN: 261146605.
What is Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past's website?
https://www.goodwillyoungstown.org/mv-sojourn