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Franklinton Board of Trade Inc

EIN 31-1159107 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood73 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A neighborhood based, not-for-profit, business organization committed to identifying and responding to the changing needs and concerns of the business community in Franklinton. We strive to make Franklinton a better place to work, shop, and live through the enhancement of its institutions, business retention, development, and expansion. Fostering job creation, plus partnering with community organizations on projects to fulfill our responsibilities to the community.

Income
$632,786
Spending
$612,586
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$99,467, executive dir.

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (15)
  1. $439,962 spent. Franklinton Special Improvement District FSID- Services performed with funding from FSID in 2024 include providing Cleaning and Safety Ambassador teams which support small businesses within Franklinton by making the community cleaner, safer, and more connected. Since the start of the Special Improvements District 291,175 pounds of trash/waste, 255,472 pounds of organic material, 84,370 pounds of dirt and gravel, and 1,352 tires have been gathered and removed for disposal. The Safety Ambassador team initiated responses and answered calls for help. Initiating and fostering community relations and providing a security presence. Assisting small businesses and the community with trespassing, theft prevention, disorderly conduct, safety escorts and other services.
  2. $23,241 spent. Cleaner Columbus Program including Alley Grant- Using funds from the CARES Act provided by the City of Columbus utilize independent contractors to clean up trash from alley ways in particular in the Franklinton area. Since the beginning of 2023, alley cleaning and streets and sidewalk cleaning has collected over 197,050 pounds of trash, 107,160 pounds of yard waste, 156 tires, and an additional 2,686 bags of trash.
  3. $18,046 spent. Songs on Sullivant provides a community caroling event for the Holidays for children and adults.
  4. $16,047 spent. Monthly Luncheons/Annual Meeting/Business After Hours- These Franklinton Board of Trade functions provide members and others in the community the opprtunity to network and to hear presentations from businesses, non-profits, and other community organizations in the Franklinton area. The Annual Meeting is an opprtunity to hear about the accomplishments, membership development and financial performance of the Franklinton Board of Trade for the year, and to recognize individuals and entities for their participation and accomplishments.
  5. $11,248 spent. National Night Out- Franklinton annual community event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live.
  6. $10,959 spent. We Amplify Voices: We bring people together with artists to share their experiences, emotions, and ideas, and collectively turn those conversations into art. We then amplify their stories to the broader community.
  7. $10,000 spent. Little Bottoms: Fostering a safe, nurturing environment while providing essential baby supplies to Franklin County disadvantaged children age 3 and under.
  8. $5,354 spent. Alley Clean Up: Program that focuses on clean up of alleys.
  9. $1,750 spent. Banner Program:
  10. $1,000 spent. Columbus Historical Society
  11. $500 spent. Netcare Foundation:
  12. $500 spent. Mt. Carmel Foundation
  13. $500 spent. Franklinton Cycle Works
  14. $320 spent. Hilltop Rise:
  15. Provide Scholarship assistance to students in the Franklinton area.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 February 2002.

    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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