Nonprofit · EIN 31-0576674
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45226
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $329,234 | $399,132 | -$69,898 | $1,148,459 | $75,515 | $1,072,944 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $344,656 | $451,623 | -$106,967 | $1,213,681 | $87,727 | $1,125,954 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $334,090 | $423,433 | -$89,343 | $1,319,546 | $102,862 | $1,216,684 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $265,538
- Membership dues
- $102,005
- Program service revenue
- $61,336
- Investment income
- $2,372
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$313
- Other revenue
- -$12
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $25,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,559
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $125,190
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,343
- Occupancy
- $79,458
- Depreciation
- $31,848
- Program services (functional)
- $242,460
- Management and general (functional)
- $88,531
- Fundraising (functional)
- $68,141
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,213,681
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,148,459
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $75,515
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,072,944
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $629,611
- Publicly traded securities
- $320,004
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $885,439
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $187,505
- Gross receipts
- $350,732
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 750
- Year formed
- 1920
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Rouster | Managing Director Officer | 40 | $77,885 |
| Allison Smith | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Dulle | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Kelly Barber | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Rene Robers | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sam Zehnder | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Houseman | Legal Advisor Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Danya Karram | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dionn Tron | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Endia Crabtree | DEIB Chair Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Erica Bock | Strategic Planning Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kate Fortlage | Presidential Advisor Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Meg Anacker | Nominating Chair Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Meredith Comin | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sarah C Clark | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saralou Durham | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tara Mosley | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Rouster | Managing Director Officer | 40 | $61,626 |
| Rene Robers | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Kelly Barber | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Molly Flangan | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Allison Smith | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Katie May | Strategic Planning Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kate Fortlage | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Danielle Deja | Presidential Advisor Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Deanna Hillard | DEIB Chair Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Amanda Bergeron | Nominating Chair Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sarah Clark | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Danya Karram | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Saralou Durham | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Meredith Comin | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Megan Stacey | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dion Tronn | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sarah Houseman | Legal Advisor Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Rouster | Managing Director Officer | 40 | $59,086 |
| Kate Fortlage | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Rene Robers | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Danya Karram | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Shelley Poffenberger | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Megan Stacey | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JJ Wales | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tara Mosley | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Allison Smith | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Clark | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Molly Flangan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Blank | Strategic Planning Directo Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Katie Dulle | Nominating Chair Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Saralou Durham | At Large Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Meredith Comin | Presidental Advisor Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sarah Houseman | Legal Advisor Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3500 COLUMBIA PKWY, CINCINNATI, OH 45226-2109
- In care of
- % PAMELA WISE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kelly Barber, 3500 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 452261601
- Signed the 990
- Kelly Barber, President
- Phone
- (513) 871-9339
- Website
- www.jlcincinnati.org
- Return prepared by
- Barnes Dennig & Co LTD
Mission
The Junior League of Cincinnati is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
Program accomplishments
- Developing the potential of women - The JLC develops members as community leaders, through the provision of training, hands on instruction and experience in addition to training its own membership, the JLC opens many of its training and development opportunities to the community through public forums and collaboration.Expenses $95,589
- Improving communities- The JLC directly impacts our community through our projects and volunteerism. Our signature focus this past year was rooted in our partnership with HER Cincinnati. HER Cincinnati's mission is to empower women to break the cycles of poverty, addiction, and human trafficking. We envision a community where all women have the skills and the confidence to thrive. Our program efforts are focused in three areas: Housing, Education, and Recovery Services. In addition, our members supported various past programs through hundreds of volunteer hours to start-up and established non-profit organizations.Expenses $75,458 · grants $25,000 · revenue $61,336
- Columbia Center - The Columbia Center serves as the headquarters of the Junior League of Cincinnati, enabling meetings, planning, and execution of its training and development, advocacy and community impact efforts including the incubation of its past and current signature projects. Additionally, the 10,000 square foot Columbia Center functions as a community resource by providing support to other non-profit organizations in the community by providing much needed accessible meeting space.Expenses $71,413
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-0576674
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S810)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,148,459
- Income (IRS master file)
- $350,732
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $329,234 | $399,132 | $1,148,459 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $344,656 | $451,623 | $1,213,681 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $334,090 | $423,433 | $1,319,546 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $380,640 | $345,408 | $1,425,137 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-0576674).
Questions about JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI
- What is the EIN of JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI is 31-0576674.
- Is JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Kelly Barber.
- Who are the officers and directors of JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,885 (Ashley Rouster, Managing Director).
- How much revenue does JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CINCINNATI have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $329,234, expenses of $399,132 and total assets of $1,148,459 at year end.
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