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Bryn Du Commission

EIN 20-3103807 · Granville, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$349,816
Spending
$676,235
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 71%
Employees
4

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 93% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $56,733 spent. CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT: ART EXHIBITIONS. HISTORICAL PRESENTATIONS RELATING TO THE VILLAGE AND THE GROUNDS. SITE OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS. SITE FOR VARSITY AND CLUB SPORTS. USED FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT PROJECTS AND DEPARTMENT MEETINGS. EVENTS FOR LOCAL NON-PROFITS INCL. BOY SCOUTS, GIRL SCOUTS, AND ROTARY. "LIFE LOCAL" LECTURE SERIES EXPANDED. INTERNSHIP SITE FOR UNIVERSITY PROGRAM. MULTIPLE ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE WHO WERE PROVIDED HOUSING FOR 1 MONTH AT BRYN DU AND WHO PRESENTED MULTIPLE CREATIVE TEACHING SESSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $44,586 spent. COMMUNITY, RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMING & SUPPORT: COMMUNITY BIKE, RUNNING AND POLO EVENTS. COMMUNITY RECREATION ORGANIZATION SPONSORED YOUTH SPORTS. GROUNDS OPEN FOR HIKING, PICNICS, FAMILY GAMES AND BIKING. MULTIPLE WEDDINGS, PARTIES AND RECEPTIONS. MEETINGS AND EVENTS OF VARIOUS PUBLIC BODIES AND EVENTS. ACTIVITY SITE FOR SEVERAL LOCAL SCHOOLS AND LOCAL HOSPITAL. OFFICIAL BOARD OF ELECTIONS POLLING LOCATION FOR GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP. HOSTED 11 COMMUNITY MUSICAL CONCERTS.
  3. $479,151 spent. HISTORICAL FACILITIES AND GROUNDS PRESERVATION: SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL RESTORATION AND REPAIRS OF THE HISTORIC BARN'S FIRST FLOOR INCLUDING PLANNING, ARCHITECTURAL, AND ENGINEERING DRAWINGS TO CREATE USEABLE FACILITIES. PLANTED SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF TREES ON WESTERN SIDE OF PROPERTY. CONTINUOUS ON-GOING REPAIRS OF ALL HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND ADDITION OF MEMORIAL PARK BENCHES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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