Nonprofit · EIN 31-1089327
OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,111,479 | $4,320,667 | -$2,209,188 | $26,892,513 | $4,777,613 | $22,114,900 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,981,132 | $1,929,737 | $5,051,395 | $23,027,327 | $237,744 | $22,789,583 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,247,568 | $2,131,893 | $1,115,675 | $21,315,385 | $768,649 | $20,546,736 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,595,004
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $516,475
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $11,024
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,287,831
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $4,288,180
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,487
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,027,327
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,892,513
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,777,613
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,114,900
- Publicly traded securities
- $18,445,126
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,140,435
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $17,974,465
- Gross receipts
- $2,258,189
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1983
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN WOOD | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $299,650 | $6,332 |
| JEFFREY K WARD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $0 | $168,390 | $0 |
| MELODY YOUNG | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT ROACH | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JON ELSASSER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLEY MOSES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GUADALUPE VALESQUEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY K WARD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $164,950 |
| MELODY YOUNG | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT ROACH | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON ELSASSER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY K WARD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $148,216 | $16,681 |
| MELODY YOUNG | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT ROACH | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JON ELSASSER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 800 E 17TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43211-2474
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MEGAN WOOD, 800 EAST 17TH AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 432112474
- Signed the 990
- MEGAN WOOD, CEO
- Phone
- (614) 297-2300
- Website
- WWW.OHIOHISTORY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REA & ASSOCIATES INC
Mission
NONE
Program accomplishments
- THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION, BEING THE FUNDRAISING ARM OF THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, ASSISTS THE SOCIETY IN ADDRESSING ITS MANY RESPONSIBILITIES BY SEEKING CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS TO HELP MAINTAIN AND OPERATE VARIOUS HISTORICAL SITES AND MUSEUMS AND TO PROVIDE THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHICH EXPLAIN AND INTERPRET OHIO'S HISTORY.Expenses $4,288,180 · grants $4,287,831
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1089327
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,892,513
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,258,189
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,111,479 | $4,320,667 | $26,892,513 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,981,132 | $1,929,737 | $23,027,327 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,247,568 | $2,131,893 | $21,315,385 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,001,810 | $3,031,899 | $19,930,380 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 31-1089327).
Questions about OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION is 31-1089327.
- Is OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION 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 OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MEGAN WOOD.
- Who are the officers and directors of OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OHIO HISTORY CONNECTION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,111,479, expenses of $4,320,667 and total assets of $26,892,513 at year end.
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