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The Tiffin Community Foundation

EIN 34-1405286 · Tiffin, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood89 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - ASSIST THE COMMUNITY IN ENSURING THAT THE EDCUTATIONAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF SENECA COUNTY ARE MAINTAINED AND ENHANCED FOR FUTURE GENEATIONS.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 70%
Employees
3
Volunteers
26

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 77% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 56% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $266,577 spent. THE WHITE CHARITABLE TRUST DISTRIBUTES THE UNRESTRICTED NET INCOME OF THE TRUST AT LEAST ANNUALLY. APPLICATIONS ARE TAKEN FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF TIFFIN AND SENECA COUNTY THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO PROGRAM AREAS THAT REFLECT CHARACTERISTICS SUCH AS PROMOTING PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, VOLUNTEERISM, ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, IMPROVEMENT TO PERSONAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROBLEMS.
  2. $127,794 spent. THE BETTY JANE MEMORIAL FUND DISTRIBUTES THE GREATER OF 5% OF THE PRIOR YEAR'S AVERAGE OF MONTH-END MARKET VALUES OR DIVIDENDS AND INTEREST EARNED BY THE FUND PUBLICLY SUPPORTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROMOTE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. DISTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE BASED UPON RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FUND ADVISORS WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE FOUNDATION.
  3. $69,216 spent. THE ROBERT G TEACH FUND MAKES DISTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITES.
  4. $908,156 spent. SCHOLARSIPS AND GRANTS - 829,988 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES - 78,168
  5. SCHOLARSIPS AND GRANTS - 829,988 OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES - 78,168

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 April 1985.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Tulsa Community Foundation (Tulsa, OK), EIN 73-1554474. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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