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The Ohio State University

EIN 31-6400006 · St Louisville, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

4-H CAMP OHIO IS A YEAR ROUND RESIDENT CAMP SPECIALIZING IN YOUTH EDUCATION. THE CAMP SERVES 13 COUNTIES OF 4-H GROUPS & 1 STATE LEADERSHIP CAMP. SCHOOL & OUTDOOR ED GROUPS ARE THE MAINSTAY OF THE BUSINESS FROM MARCH THROUGH MAY & SEPT THROUGH NOVEMBER. SEE SCH O

Income
$984,473
Spending
$833,629
Spent on programs
53%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 75%
Employees
24
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$59,892, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    53% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 November 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 (3)
  1. $10,612 spent. THE ADVENTURE TOWER CONSISTS OF A CLIMBING WALL AND A ZIP LINE THAT REQUIRES CLIMBING A CARGO NET TO GET TO IT. CAMPERS WORK THROUGH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHALLENGES TO COMPLETE THESE ACTIVITIES. THEY ALSO LEARN ABOUT SAFETY AS THEY RUN THE BELAY LINES DURING THE ACTIVITY WITH GUIDEANCE FROM THE INSTRUCTORS. THEY LEARN THAT WHEN EVERYONE COOPERATES THE ACTIVITY GOES MORE SMOOTHLY AND THEY GET TO HAVE MORE FUN. THIS YEAR THE FLYING SQUIRRAL WHERE THE CAMPERS LEARN TEAM WORK AND GET TO FLY THE AIR WAS INTHE TOP 3 MOST POPUAR ACTIVITIES AT CAMP. THE LOW ROPES COURSE PROVIDES MANY ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS TO LEARN TEAM BUILDING SKILLS.
  2. $1,526 spent. THE SHOOTING SPORTS PROGRAM ALLOWS CAMPERS TO SAFELY EXPLORE A VARIETY OF FIREARMS. CAMPERS CAN CHOOSE TO LEARN TO SHOOT A RIFLE, SHOTGUN, OR AIR PISTEL. THERE IS ALSO AN ARCHERY CLASS.
  3. $51 spent. WATER FRONT ACTIVITIES ARE ALWAYS A PREFERED ACTIVITY IN THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER. CAMP OFFERS WATER GAMES IN AND OUT OF THE POOL, ALONG WITH CLASSES FOR KAYAK AND CANOE.OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS OFFER SCUBA LESSONS ALSO.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 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 November 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 May 1943.

    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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