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Central Ohio Hockey Association

EIN 83-0348538 · Blacklick, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose of the Central Ohio Hockey Association (COHA) is to promote the sport of hockey among the residents of central Ohio.

Income
$85,147
Spending
$87,670
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%

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

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 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 (4)
  1. $32,803 spent. The organization's mission is to support the Gahanna High School hockey program. In FY24, the Central Ohio Hockey Association (COHA) expenses were all in support of the 2023 - 2024 season. The largest expense was ice charges which covers practice for all team players.
  2. $8,794 spent. The organization's mission is to support the Gahanna High School hockey program. In FY24, the Central Ohio Hockey Association (COHA) expenses were all in support of completing our 2023 - 2024 season. Player uniforms for all players (two teams) was the third largest expense which covers full season participation in the Capital Hockey Conference, the governing league for High School hockey in Central Ohio.
  3. $10,862 spent. The organization's mission is to support the Gahanna High School hockey program. In FY24, the Central Ohio Hockey Association (COHA) expenses were all in support of completing our 2023 - 2023 season. Ceremonial and player events were the second highest expense which covers compensation for additional coaches not already funded through the school district.
  4. $20,212 spent. All program expenses are in direct support of Gahanna High School hockey. Additional program expenses include: Equipment, Coaching, Uniforms, CBJ tickets, Referees, and Young Lions

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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