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Philanthropy Ohio

EIN 31-1111842 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO LEAD AND EQUIP OHIO PHILANTHROPY TO BE EFFECTIVE PARTNERS FOR CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
11
Volunteers
122
Highest pay
$76,647, president & ceo (until 6/18/24)

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

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    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. $479,525 spent. SUPPORTING POLICIES TO STRENGTHEN THE CHARITABLE SECTOR, IMPROVE LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND LIFT UP THE ULTIMATE BENEFICIARIES OF PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES. PHILANTHROPY OHIO (POH) LED AND EQUIPPED OUR MEMBERS BY: (1) BRINGING PHILANTHROPY'S VOICE TO KEY EXTERNAL AUDIENCES INCLUDING MEDIA, STATE AND FEDERAL POLICY MAKERS AND THROUGH INTERACTION WITH OHIO'S STATEWIDE OFFICIALS AND CABINET STAFF, INCLUDING SERVING ON THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHARITABLE ADVISORY COUNCI; (2) INFLUENCING STATE POLICY REFORM IN EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HOUSING THROUGH MEMBER-DRIVEN COALITIONS; (3) INFLUENCING STATE POLICY REFORM RELATED TO CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH OUR MEMBER-DRIVEN PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE.
  2. $284,385 spent. SHARING THE WISDOM FROM LOCAL EXPERTS, NATIONAL THOUGHT LEADERS AND PEERS THROUGH PROGRAMS AND KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES THAT IMPROVE PHILANTHROPIC PRACTICES. IN 2024 POH OFFERED 61 PROGRAMS, SERVING OVER 1,200 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING THE PHILANTHROPY FORWARD '24 CONFERENCE. IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, POH OFFERED PROGRAMS IN CORE COMPETENCY AREAS (COMMUNICATIONS, FINANCE & INVESTMENTS, GOVERNANCE, GRANTMAKING, ETC.) AND BY JOB POSITION (SCHOLARSHIP MANAGERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, ETC.) AND INTEREST AREAS (EQUITY PEER GROUPS, EDUCATION FUNDERS, ETC.). POH ALSO ENHANCED KNOWLEDGE BY ANSWERING 41 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION IN 2024 AND PRODUCING 101 NEWSLETTERS AND SPECIALIZED PUBLICATIONS INCLUDING A REGION- AND OHIO-SPECIFIC COMPENSATION REPORT AND THE OHIO GIVES REPORT.
  3. $154,186 spent. ENGAGING PEOPLE IN MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS, PROVIDING SPACE FOR LEARNING FROM EACH OTHER, COLLABORATING AND STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS IN ORDER TO AMPLIFY IMPACT. POH MAINTAINS SEVERAL ELECTRONIC LISTSERVS THAT ALLOW MEMBERS TO INTERACT WITH PEERS, POSING QUESTIONS AND SEEKING ADVICE. IN 2024, POH MEMBERS CONNECTED THROUGH THE LISTSERVS, WITH 136 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PROVIDED. PEER GROUPS MET VIRTUALLY AND IN PERSON, ORGANIZED BY JOB ROLE (SCHOLARSHIP MANAGERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, ETC.) AND INTERESTS (EQUITY PEER GROUPS, EDUCATION FUNDERS, ETC.).

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 November 1984.

    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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