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Problem Gambling Network of Ohio

EIN 27-1814901 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BUILD A NETWORK OF SUPPORT FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY GAMBLING THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
16.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 53%
Employees
18
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$148,048, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (7)
  1. $209,894 spent. OCCC: ENGAGING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND THEIR STUDENTS. SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF GAMBLING-SPECIFIC EDUCATION IN ADDICTION AND SOCIAL WORK COURSES AT COLLEGES ANG UNIVERSITIES IN OHIO.
  2. $695,448 spent. OGTN: OHIO GAMBLING TELEHEALTH NETWORK IS A SYSTEM OF TELEHEALTH COUNSELING PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT OHIO AVAILABLE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY PROBLEM GAMBLING OR GAMBLING DISORDER. OGTN IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE COUNSELING TO THOSE WITHOUT LOCAL ACCESS TO QUALIFIED COUNSELORS.
  3. $326,997 spent. CONSULTATION: To further enhance workforce development throughout the continuum of care, the consultation program aids organizations in the integration of gambling disorder throughout their services, communications and culture. PGNO works directly with staff and leadership on allocation focus, process improvement and system change. The goals of the consultation program are to assist service-provider agencies in the delivery of comprehensive services throughout the continuum of care. This includes intake and assessment procedures, referral to treatment, clinical and prevention services, human resources, marketing and communications and internal policy. The consultation program is comprised of training, consultation meetings, staff rounds and an outcome evaluation.
  4. $182,325 spent. OGTN: OHIO GAMBLING TELEHEALTH NETWORK IS A SYSTEM OF TELEHEALTH COUNSELING OF THE GAMBLING SUPPORT SERVICE SYSTEM, INCLUDING: OPERATORS, REGULATORS, PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT PROFESSIONALS. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, PGNO ENHANCES THE WORFORCES KNOWLEDGE IN IDENTIFYING, SCREENING, AND TREATING THOSE WITH A GAMBLING PROBLEM OR GAMBLING USE DISORDER.
  5. $518,196 spent. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: ENGAGEMENT, ANNUAL CONFERENCE, TRAINING, QUALITY ASSURANCE, AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION.
  6. OGTN: OHIO GAMBLING TELEHEALTH NETWORK IS A SYSTEM OF TELEHEALTH COUNSELING 182325. 0. 0.
  7. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: 518196. 0. 199561.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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