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Ohio Restaurant Association Education Foundation Inc

EIN 31-1739154 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE OF OHIO BUILDS, EXPANDS, SUPPORTS AND TRAINS OHIO'S HOSPITALITY WORKFORCE BY CONNECTING THEM TO OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL CAREERS THROUGH PROSTART, HOPES AND RESTAURANT READY TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Income
$486,844
Spending
$423,638
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
13.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
3
Volunteers
82
Highest pay
$360,042, president & ceo

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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 32 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $252,808 spent. HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE OF OHIO MANAGES OHIO PROSTART, A HIGH SCHOOL RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT AND CULINARY ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AN ANNUAL STATEWIDE STUDENT COMPETITION ALONG WITH SEVERAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUT THE SCHOOL YEAR TO ENGAGE WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
  2. $44,045 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN THE RESTAURANT AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.
  3. $4,594 spent. ESTABLISHED THE HOSPITALITY RESERVE FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE OHIO RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE RELIEF FUND TO ACTIVATE EMERGEMCY FUNDING FOR QUALIFIED RESTAURANT, FOODSERVICE AND HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES THAT ARE FACING LIFE ALTERING CIRCUMSTANCES.

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 2001.

    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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