Nonprofit · EIN 31-4355728
OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $24,485,866 | $25,555,637 | -$1,069,771 | $22,759,693 | $1,359,737 | $21,399,956 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $26,503,135 | $25,224,177 | $1,278,958 | $23,302,496 | $1,107,352 | $22,195,144 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $25,187,169 | $22,795,289 | $2,391,880 | $22,743,817 | $2,169,538 | $20,574,279 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,653,884
- of which government grants
- $25,000
- Membership dues
- $738,720
- Program service revenue
- $21,141,443
- Investment income
- $549,280
- Royalties
- $86,960
- Net rental income
- $3,600
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $36,733
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$5,462
- Other revenue
- $141,259
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,233,596
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $403,238
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,000,036
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,990,684
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $151,343
- Accounting fees
- $33,200
- Occupancy
- $93,514
- Travel
- $584,541
- Depreciation
- $147,699
- Program services (functional)
- $23,464,551
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,091,086
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,302,496
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,759,693
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,359,737
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,399,956
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,442,284
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,481,297
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,399,956
- Gross receipts
- $27,332,485
- Employees
- 71
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1907
- 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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG UTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $196,361 | $26,758 |
| ROBERT GOLDRING | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,791 | $33,325 |
| LAURA VERMILYA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $159,760 | $23,465 |
| DANNER RUGG | DIRECTOR OF OFFICIATING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,319 | $16,282 |
| KRISTIN RONAI | ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,150 | $24,180 |
| STEPHANIE EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK ROSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY TEVEPAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY BIXLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY FEESLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL STONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ALVARADO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN GILLESPIE | EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SCOTT HUNT | EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JASON SELGO | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR WALTER SKAGGS | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG UTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $190,925 | $26,794 |
| DR KIMBERLY KIEHL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $183,907 | $25,648 |
| ROBERT GOLDRING | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,191 | $35,323 |
| LAURA VERMILYA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,443 | $20,654 |
| KRISTIN RONAI | ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,079 | $26,183 |
| DANNER RUGG | DIRECTOR OF OFFICIATING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,047 | $13,623 |
| DR WILLIAM NYE JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL STONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JASON SELGO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ALVARADO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BO ARNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY BIXLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA FRANKS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WHEELER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY FEESLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG UTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $183,005 | $27,720 |
| DR KIMBERLY KIEHL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $171,347 | $26,508 |
| ROBERT GOLDRING | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,475 | $38,397 |
| LAURA VERMILYA | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,867 | $21,130 |
| DANNER RUGG | DIRECTOR OF OFFICIATING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,767 | $13,625 |
| DR WILLIAM NYE JR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL STONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JASON SELGO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ALVARADO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BO ARNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY BIXLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA FRANKS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WHEELER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY FEESLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4080 ROSELEA PL, COLUMBUS, OH 43214-3069
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DOUG UTE, 4080 ROSELEA PLACE, COLUMBUS, OH 43214
- Signed the 990
- DOUG UTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (614) 267-2502
- Website
- WWW.OHSAA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GBQ PARTNERS LLC
Mission
OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS AND 7TH-8TH GRADE SCHOOLS. APPROXIMATELY 820 HIGH SCHOOLS AND NEARLY 760 7TH-8TH GRADE SCHOOLS BELONG TO THE OHSAA, WHICH REPRESENTS OVER 400,000 STUDENTS COMPETING IN 28 SANCTIONED SPORTS (14 FOR BOYS AND 14 FOR GIRLS). SCHOOLS VOLUNTARILY BECOME MEMBERS OF THE OHSAA. THE ASSOCIATION RENDERS DECISIONS ON STUDENT ELIGIBILITY, ORGANIZES STATE AND REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS WITH NEARLY 2 MILLION FANS IN ATTENDANCE, AND MANAGES THE LICENSING OF OVER 15,000 OFFICIALS. THE OHSAA CURRENTLY COLLECTS NO MEMBERSHIP DUES AND RECEIVES NO TAX MONEY. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES A $25 MILLION BUDGET WITH THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT COMING FROM TOURNAMENT GATE RECEIPTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION IS THE GOVERNING AND RULE MAKING BODY FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENTS IN OHIO. THE ORGANIZATION SETS THE RULES, SPONSORS STATE TOURNAMENTS AND WORKS TOWARD BETTERING PROGRAMS FOR THE STUDENT/ATHLETE.Expenses $23,464,551 · grants $1,233,596 · revenue $21,197,604
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-4355728
- 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
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,759,693
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,332,485
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $24,485,866 | $25,555,637 | $22,759,693 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $26,503,135 | $25,224,177 | $23,302,496 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2023 | $25,187,169 | $22,795,289 | $22,743,817 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | $25,255,683 | $19,335,786 | $19,212,358 | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 31-4355728).
Questions about OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION is 31-4355728.
- Is OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 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 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names DOUG UTE.
- Who are the officers and directors of OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $196,361 (DOUG UTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,485,866, expenses of $25,555,637 and total assets of $22,759,693 at year end.
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