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Oglebay Park-Oglebay Institute Trust

EIN 34-1229414 · Brooklyn, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak30 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GRANTS ARE MADE ACCORDING TO TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JULY 28, 1977.KEYBANK, AS TRUSTEE MAKES DISTRIBUTIONS AS FOLLOWS 100% TO THE OGLEBAY FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE MANSION MUSEUM AT OGLEBAY PARK AND THE SUPPORT OF THE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND OUTDOOR NATURE AND RECREATION PROGRAMS OF OGLEBAY INSTITUTE AT OGLEBAY PARK. KEYBANK IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE OF THE OGLEBAY FOUNDATION IN THE ATTAINMENT OF ITS MISSION. PLEASE NOTE THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION HAS THE RIGHT TO REMOVE THE TRUSTEE AND THE AUTHORITY TO DIRECT OR APPROVE INVESTMENTS AND THE TRUSTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE DOCUMENT TO ENSURE THE CONTINUATION TO QUALIFY AS 509A3. KEYBANK MAINTAINS A RESPONSIVENESS TO THE NEEDS AND ACTIVITIES OF EACH BENEFICIARY ORGANIZATION IN THE ATTAINMENT OF ITS MISSION

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$512,907
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 98%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$51,402, co-trustee

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 60% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 404% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Weak: 30 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 3 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 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 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 (1)
  1. $428,000 spent. GRANTS MADE TO WHEELING PARK COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE, AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE MANSION MUSEUM, WHICH IS MAINTAINED FOR THE CULTURAL APPRECIATION OF THE PUBLIC.

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 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 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 February 1978.

    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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