Stonewall Columbus Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY & EDUCATION. STONEWALL COLUMBUS SERVES THE CENTRAL OHIO LGBTQ COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A COMMUNITY CENTER AND OFFERING PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING AND VISIBILITY
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- -7.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 67%
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 370
- Highest pay
- $120,750, executive di
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
Weak: 48 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 37% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 95 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 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)
- $997,823 spent. PRIDE FESITVAL & RESOURCE FAIR - STONEWALL COLUMBUS PRODUCES ONE OF THE LARGEST PRIDE CELEBRATIONS IN THE MIDWEST, CREATING SPACES OF VISIBILITY, CONNECTION, AND RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE AND ALLIES. THE PRIDE FESTIVAL, RESOURCE FAIR, AND MARCH ENGAGES MORE THAN 20,000 MARCHERS AND OVER 700,000 ATTENDEES, FEATURING LOCAL NONPROFITS, SMALL BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. PRIDE GENERATES REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT WHILE UPLIFTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF ENSURING THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IS SEEN AND THRIVING.
- COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & SERVICES (C.A.R.E.S., FAMILY PRIDE NETWORK, TRAIL BLAZERS & ALLIED INITIATIVES) - THROUGH PROGRAMS LIKE ITS C.A.R.E.S. PROGRAM, FAMILY PRIDE NETWORK, TRAIL BLAZERS AND ALLIED PROGRAMS, STONEWALL COLUMBUS PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND CONNECTION TO THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS ANNUALLY. THE ORGANIZATION USES C.A.R.E.S. OFFERINGS TO REACH MORE INDIVIDUALS IN NEED, TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY-BUILDING AND PARENTING RESOURCES, AND OFFERS PROGRAMMING ON WELL-BEING AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT.
- $469,564 spent. COMMUNITY CENTER OPERATIONS - THE STONEWALL COLUMBUS COMMUNITY CENTER SERVES AS A HUB FOR LGBTQ+ ENGAGEMENT, INCLUSION, AND EDUCATION. ANNUALLY MORE THAN 15,000 PEOPLE ACCESS PROGRAMS, EVENTS, OR RESOURCES THROUGH THE CENTER. THE FACILITY HOSTS NETWORKING EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS FOR ALLIES AND BUSINESSES, AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT ENHANCE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND CULTURAL VISIBILITY. CENTER OPERATIONS ALSO SUPPORT COLLABORATIONS WITH REGIONAL NONPROFITS, SMALL BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. AN ONSITE ART GALLERY BRINGS CULTURE AND EDUCATION, WHILE AN ONSITE KITCHENETTE ALLOWS FOR THE PROVISION OF MEALS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED.
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
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 December 2024.
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 June 1987.
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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