Nonprofit · EIN 31-1306419
WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,322,513 | $2,262,665 | -$940,152 | $14,208,159 | $199,359 | $14,008,800 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,663,372 | $2,951,116 | -$287,744 | $13,452,274 | $41,181 | $13,411,093 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,322,513
- of which government grants
- $1,139,927
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,123,131
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,315
- Accounting fees
- $39,000
- Travel
- $65,607
- Program services (functional)
- $2,133,261
- Management and general (functional)
- $86,096
- Fundraising (functional)
- $43,308
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,452,274
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,208,159
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $199,359
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,008,800
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,137,106
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $871,694
- Gross receipts
- $1,322,513
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 16
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HORN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $413,662 | $79,228 |
| GAETANE VERNA | TRUSTEE/ E.D. OF WCA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $304,566 | $68,715 |
| LESLIE H WEXNER | CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL LAMBERT | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID M ARONOWITZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA ASMO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BAUER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HATCHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE SHENK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX SHUMATE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM R FLATTO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN LANE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LACHELLE THIGPEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE CRANE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE SCANTLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL JUDGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICI WORKMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE A SOLL | TREASURER/EX-OFFICIO TRUST Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAETANE VERNA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $326,631 | $52,461 |
| LESLIE H WEXNER | CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL LAMBERT | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID M ARONOWITZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA ASMO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH KESSLER | TRUSTEE (THRU 2/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY KRAMER | TRUSTEE (THRU 2/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE BAUER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HATCHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENI BRITTON BAUER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE SHENK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX SHUMATE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM R FLATTO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ABIGAIL S WEXNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK D KVAMME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN LANE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LACHELLE THIGPEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE CRANE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE SCANTLAND | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL JUDGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICI WORKMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KARLA ZADNIK | TRUSTEE (AS OF 2/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE A SOLL | TREASURER/EX-OFFICIO TRUST Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK E VANNATTA | SECRETARY/EX-OFFICIO TRUST Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1234 E BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1405
- In care of
- % COLUMBUS FOUNDATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BILL LAMBERT, 1234 EAST BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43205
- Signed the 990
- APRIL HOMOLAK, HEAD OF FINANCE AND ADMIN
- Phone
- (614) 251-4000
- Return prepared by
- GBQ PARTNERS LLC
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE O.
Program accomplishments
- DISTRIBUTIONS TO THE WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS, A DIVISION OF THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AS WELL AS TO THE COLUMBUS FOUNDATION FOR INCLUSION IN AN ENDOWMENT FUND BENEFITING THE WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION.Expenses $2,133,261 · grants $2,123,131
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
- 31-1306419
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,208,159
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,322,513
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,327,090 | $2,402,266 | $12,102,554 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,313,762 | $2,334,918 | $11,357,690 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION is 31-1306419.
- Is WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does WEXNER CENTER 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 WEXNER CENTER 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 WEXNER CENTER 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 WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BILL LAMBERT.
- Who are the officers and directors of WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WEXNER CENTER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,322,513, expenses of $2,262,665 and total assets of $14,208,159 at year end.
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