Ohio Living Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OHIO LIVING FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH DONORS TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE, PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS OF OHIO LIVING.
- Income
- $8.8 million
- Spending
- $2.1 million
- Reserves
- 74.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 66%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $717,013, chief executive officer
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 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 74.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 76% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 30% on the year before.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- SEE SCHEDULE OTHE OHIO LIVING FOUNDATION FULFILLS THE FUNDRAISING AND INVESTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES OF OHIO LIVING COMMUNITIES AND OHIO LIVING HOLDINGS.THE FOUNDATION SERVED:OHIO LIVING BRECKENRIDGE VILLAGEOHIO LIVING CAPE MAYOHIO LIVING DOROTHY LOVEOHIO LIVING LAKE VISTAOHIO LIVING LLANFAIROHIO LIVING MOUNT PLEASANTOHIO LIVING ROCKYNOLOHIO LIVING SWAN CREEKOHIO LIVING WESTMINSTER-THURBEROHIO LIVING HOLDINGS (7 REGIONAL SITES)OHIO LIVING SARAH MOOREOHIO LIVING QUAKER HEIGHTSLIFE CARE COMMITMENT:THE GOAL IS TO ASSURE OHIO LIVING COMMUNITIES RESIDENTS THAT THEY WILL ALWAYS HAVE A HOME IN OUR COMMUNITIES EVEN IF, IN GOOD FAITH, THEY EXHAUST THEIR PERSONAL FUNDS.HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE:THE GOAL IS TO HELP OLDER ADULTS REMAIN INDEPENDENT. GIFT SUPPORT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES, INCLUDING HOME HEALTH CARE, PERSONAL CARE AND HOSPICE.SPIRITUAL LIFE:THE GOAL IS TO ENHANCE THE SPIRITUAL LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS. MOST OF OUR CAMPUSES HAVE CHAPLAINS ON STAFF AND MOST COMMUNITIES HAVE THEIR OWN CHAPEL. GIFT SUPPORT HELPS PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES AS WELL AS TRAINING FOR STAFF.REHABILITATION:THE GOAL IS TO HELP PATIENTS RECOVER FROM INJURY OR ILLNESS SO THEY CAN REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND CONTINUE TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. GIFT SUPPORT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR A VARIETY OF SERVICES, INCLUDING NEW EQUIPMENT, ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY, PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND ADDITIONAL STAFF TRAINING.CAPITAL SUPPORT:THIS INCLUDES ONGOING RENOVATIONS OF CURRENT FACILITIES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL USE SPACE. THE FOUNDATION HELPS MEET OHIO LIVING COMMUNITIES LARGER CAPITAL NEEDS THROUGH CAMPAIGNS THAT SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROJECTS.ENDOWMENT SUPPORT:MANY DONORS WANT TO ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAMS THEY SUPPORT NOW WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR OLDER ADULTS IN THE YEARS TO COME. ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE PERMANENTLY INVESTED TO PROVIDE INCOME FOR THE LONG TERM BENEFIT OF OHIO LIVING. ONLY THE INCOME FROM AN ENDOWMENT FUND CAN BE USED, LEAVING THE PRINCIPAL PRESERVED TO PERMANENTLY SUPPORT THE DONOR'S SELECTED PURPOSE.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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