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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1022698

THE OPEN SHELTER INC

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43206

Financials

$362K$410K2023$501K$484K2024$738K$652K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE OPEN SHELTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$737,530$651,600$85,930$607,615$145,045$462,570
December 31, 2024990$501,091$484,492$16,599$521,685$145,045$376,640
December 31, 2023990$361,880$409,587-$47,707$505,976$144,804$361,172
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$737,530
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$54,080
Other salaries and wages
$160,375
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$294,693
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,300
Occupancy
$169,512
Program services (functional)
$486,694
Management and general (functional)
$109,598
Fundraising (functional)
$55,308

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$521,685
Total assets, end of year
$607,615
Total liabilities, end of year
$145,045
Net assets, end of year
$462,570
Land, buildings and equipment
$64,646
Net assets without donor restrictions
$462,570
Gross receipts
$737,530
Employees
11
Volunteers
1,500
Year formed
1981
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHELI MATHIASEXCUTIVE DIR
Officer
40$54,080
JAMES ALEXANDERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARTY HICKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACKIETHIA BUTSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KIMBERLY NEALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH DEVINESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SUE POULTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PETE ELLIOTTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRIAN POWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACOB SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHELI MATHIASEXCUTIVE DIR
Officer
40$53,847
PETE ELLIOTTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMES ALEXANDERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARTY HICKSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRIAN POWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACOB SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH DEVINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KARMAYA KELLYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KIMBERLY NEALDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SUE POULTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHELI MATHIASEXCUTIVE DIR
Officer
40$48,985
BOB FURBEEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JAMES ALEXANDERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DIANA ALEXANDERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARTY HICKSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRAIN POWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JACOB SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BOB ATERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHAWN REDMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH DEVINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PETE ELLIOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1037 PARSONS AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43206-2742
In care of
% C/O REI TAX
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
SHELI MATHIAS, 1037 PARSONS AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43206
Signed the 990
SHELI MATHIAS, EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(614) 222-2885
Return prepared by
WELLS CPA LLC

Mission

THE OPEN SHELTER PROVIDES, DIRECTLY OR BY REFERRAL EMERGENCY SHELTER AND ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS AND MARGINALLY HOUSED PERSONS IN CENTRAL OHIO, ESPECIALLY THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG THEM; AND TO PROVIDE DIRECTLY OR BY REFERRAL, COORDINATED, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND TRANSITIONAL AND/OR PERMANENT HOUSING, ENABLING HOUSED PERSONS TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROVIDE ACCESS TO MATERIAL ASSISTANCE, CAMPING SUPPLIES, FOOD, SOCIAL SECURITY PAYEESHIP PROGRAM, BIRTH CERTIFICATES, IDS
    Expenses $442,892
  • DIRECT REFERRAL LINKAGES TO DETOX TREATMENT, MEDICAL CARE, SNAP BENEFITS, MEDICAID ASSISTANCE.
    Expenses $43,802

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1022698
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1982
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$607,615
Income (IRS master file)
$737,530

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$737,530$651,600$607,615XML
990December 2024$501,091$484,492$521,685XML
990December 2023$361,880$409,587$505,976XML
990December 2022$439,131$448,879$553,924IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 31-1022698).

Questions about THE OPEN SHELTER INC

What is the EIN of THE OPEN SHELTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE OPEN SHELTER INC is 31-1022698.
Is THE OPEN SHELTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to THE OPEN SHELTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE OPEN SHELTER INC 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 THE OPEN SHELTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE OPEN SHELTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE OPEN SHELTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHELI MATHIAS.
Who are the officers and directors of THE OPEN SHELTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,080 (SHELI MATHIAS, EXCUTIVE DIR).
How much revenue does THE OPEN SHELTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $737,530, expenses of $651,600 and total assets of $607,615 at year end.

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