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Central Community House of Columbus Inc

EIN 31-4379438 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE (CCH) IS A COMPREHENSIVE, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED COMMUNITY CENTER THAT HAS BEEN SERVING THE NEAR EAST AND SOUTH SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS OF COLUMBUS, OHIO SINCE 1936. RATHER THAN SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS ONE PROBLEM OR SOCIAL CONDITION, CCH HOLISTICALLY COMBATS THE MYRIAD EFFECTS OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY. HEALTHY CHILDREN CAN ONLY EXIST WITHIN STRONG FAMILIES; FAMILIES CAN ONLY SUCCEED WHEN SURROUNDED BY SAFE, SUPPORTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS. CCH HAS A LONG HISTORY OF SUCCESS OFFERING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EARLY EDUCATION/CHILDCARE, AFTER-SCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAMS, TRANSIT ARTS/TEEN DEVELOPMENT, SENIOR PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, FAMILY STRENGTHENING/SOCIAL WORK, BASIC NEEDS/CRISIS ASSISTANCE, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. MORE THAN 4,000 INDIVIDUALS ACCESS CRITICAL SERVICES AT CCH EACH YEAR, WHICH REDUCES OR ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR INDIVIDUALS TO RELY ON COSTLY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE OR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, AND CAN PREVENT GREATER ISSUES SUCH AS HOMELESSNESS, CRIME, UNEM

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.5 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
46
Volunteers
138
Highest pay
$118,312, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (5)
  1. $574,583 spent. STRONG FAMILIES PROGRAMMING: STRONG FAMILIES CREATE STRONG COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE THE SERVICES NEEDED TO REDUCE FOOD, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT INSECURITIES. OUR FAMILY PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE LOCAL RESOURCES AND FIND EMERGENCY CARE NEAR THEM SO THEY CAN LIVE IN SAFE AND SUPPORTED HOUSEHOLDS. WE OFFER SOFT SKILLS TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION TRAINING AND EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAMS TO HELP ACCESS RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, PARENTING WORKSHOPS, AND MORE.
  2. $550,761 spent. SENIOR PROGRAMMING: STAYING ACTIVE IN A COMMUNITY IS CRITICAL IN LATER LIFE. THAT'S WHY OUR SENIOR PROGRAM PROVIDES ENGAGING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES FOR SENIORS, BY SENIORS SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO LIVE HEALTHY LIVES WITHIN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS. OUR VILLAGE CENTRAL SENIOR PROGRAM HELPS ADULTS AGES 60 AND OLDER MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND COMBAT ISOLATION AS THEY AGE. LED BY THE MEMBERS THEMSELVES, SENIORS COLLABORATE AND SHARE THEIR LIFELONG GIFTS WITH ONE ANOTHER. ADDITIONALLY, WE SUPPORT OUR SENIORS THROUGH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, WELLNESS PROGRAMS, HOME REPAIRS, ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, ORGANIZED SOCIAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MORE.
  3. $460,148 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMMING: WE HELP YOUTH SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE CULTURE, CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. HERE, YOUTH HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO PLAY WITH FRIENDS AND DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS- HELPING THEM LEAD HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER LIVES. " LAUGHTER AND LEARNING GO HAND-IN-HAND IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. RUNNING AUGUST UNTIL MAY, EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 4-6PM, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TUTORING, A FREE COMPUTER LAB, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, FIELD TRIPS, MUSIC AND ARTS EDUCATION, AND HEALTHY MEALS/SNACK FOR YOUTH AGES 5-11. " OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM SUPPORTS BUSY PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 5-13. WE PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS EACH DAY. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ARTS PROGRAMMING AND MORE. " OUR TRANSIT ARTS PROGRAM BRINGS THE POWER OF CULTURE, CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION TO YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE HOST FREE WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED WEEKLY WHERE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY ARTISTS AND MENTORS LEAD GROUP SESSIONS TEACHING AND PRACTICING THE ARTS. CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT BUILDS UPON GIFTS OF YOUTH, WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND HEALING; AND A CONNECTION TO NETWORKS THAT OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES. YOUTH PROGRAMMING: WE HELP YOUTH SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE CULTURE, CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. HERE, YOUTH HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO PLAY WITH FRIENDS AND DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS- HELPING THEM LEAD HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER LIVES. " LAUGHTER AND LEARNING GO HAND-IN-HAND IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. RUNNING AUGUST UNTIL MAY, EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 4-6PM, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TUTORING, A FREE COMPUTER LAB, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, FIELD TRIPS, MUSIC AND ARTS EDUCATION, AND HEALTHY MEALS/SNACK FOR YOUTH AGES 5-11. " OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM SUPPORTS BUSY PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 5-13. WE PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS EACH DAY. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ARTS PROGRAMMING AND MORE. " OUR TRANSIT ARTS PROGRAM BRINGS THE POWER OF CULTURE, CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION TO YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE HOST FREE WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED WEEKLY WHERE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY ARTISTS AND MENTORS LEAD GROUP SESSIONS TEACHING AND PRACTICING THE ARTS. CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT BUILDS UPON GIFTS OF YOUTH, WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND HEALING; AND A CONNECTION TO NETWORKS THAT OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES.
  4. $175,462 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES: ADDITIONAL REVENUE SUPPORTS THE MANAGEMENT AND UPGRADES OF THREE COMMUNITY FACILITIES, GARDENING AND BEAUTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING OPEN MICS, COMMUNITY DINNERS, HOLIDAY EVENTS, A BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH, AND A CHILDREN'S PARADE.
  5. COMMUNITY SERVICES: ADDITIONAL REVENUE SUPPORTS THE MANAGEMENT AND UPGRADES OF THREE COMMUNITY FACILITIES, GARDENING AND BEAUTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING OPEN MICS, COMMUNITY DINNERS, HOLIDAY EVENTS, A BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH, AND A CHILDREN'S PARADE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 November 6, 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 2025.

    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 October 1942.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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