Ohio Staters Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Charitable service to the University community
- Income
- $34,658
- Spending
- $8,891
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 45%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (8)
- $781 spent. How Farm Thy Friendship - A one day farmers market directed toward students to buy fruits and vegetables and encourage healthy eating
- $9,840 spent. Light Up the Lake 2023 - Installation of seasonal lights on trees and shrubbery at Mirror Lake and Browning Amphitheater during the winter months; lighting ceremony with student performances and refreshments
- $250 spent. Founders Day - Annual event commemorating the first day of classes at Ohio State and educate student body about the history
- $125 spent. Zumba in the Shoomba - Large scale aerobic event for students promoting physical health
- $196 spent. Omens on the Oval - fall event to share university history and stories with students
- $547 spent. Little Free Library -installation of free book stands to encourage reading outside of classes
- $2,619 spent. Presidential Portraits - Creation and maintaining portraits for each sitting president
- $134 spent. Kids & Sibs Weekend - Hosted a craft station and tour stop for weekend activities attended by current student siblings
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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