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Good Neighbors of Central Ohio

EIN 27-4355891 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Dispel myths concerning homeless and hunger in the community at-large, and provide an annual day of celebration for the homeless community in Central Ohio.

Income
$71,196
Spending
$76,148
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 76% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 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. $75,448 spent. The 2024 Good Neighbors Picnic for the Homeless was held September 28 at Wolfe Park in Columbus, OH. Clothing was provided to 421 guests from the homeless community that consisted of coats, blankets, winter clothing, boots, socks, underwear and personal hygiene items. In addition, Good Neighbors provided those in attendance with 610 hot meals. Guests were entertained by local artists, and children in attendance had the chance to take part in activities.
  2. Good Neighbors of Central Ohio received the following in donated services, materials, equipment and facilities (with estimated fair values): Childrens activites and entertainment, $8,950; dumpsters, $800; storage space, $2,268; tents, $2,321. Total donated materials, equipment and facilities have estimated fair values of $14,339 and are not included as revenue in Part VIII, expenses in Part IX nor as a component of net assets in Part X in the core of the Organizations 990.
  3. Good Neighbors of Central Ohio received significant amounts of donated services in its efforts to organize and run its annual picnic for the homeless. The Organization received donated services thru marketing and promotion, accounting and legal services, and time donated by its volunteers. These contributions of donated services have an estimated value $99,355 and are not included as revenue in Part VIII, expenses in Part IX or as a component of net assets in Part X in the core of Good Neighbors of Central Ohios 990.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 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 November 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 June 2011.

    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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