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Nonprofit · EIN 31-6060347

THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Financials

$673K$839K2023$930K$967K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$929,694$967,341-$37,647$9,312,949$500,744$8,812,205
December 31, 2023990$673,139$839,443-$166,304$8,798,861$168,007$8,630,854
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$582,039
Investment income
$347,655
Net gain from sales of assets
-$50,679
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$411,649
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$416,152
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,700
Travel
$2,910
Depreciation
$12,246
Program services (functional)
$883,417
Management and general (functional)
$83,924

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,798,861
Total assets, end of year
$9,312,949
Total liabilities, end of year
$500,744
Net assets, end of year
$8,812,205
Publicly traded securities
$7,562,794
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,812,205
Gross receipts
$3,552,347
Employees
0
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1965
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Michael AbramsPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$1,160,428$279,725
Mary GallagherFormer Executive VP & Chief of Staff
Former
0$0$351,651$233,158
James GulianoSenior VP/Chief Clinical Officer
Officer
4$0$317,090$44,367
LeeAnn Lucas-HelberChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Anthon BrooksTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Bruce WhiteTrustee-at-large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Chad TinkelTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Chip HubbsTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Cynthia Moore-HardyTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Edward J Roth IIITrustee-at-large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Heidi GartlandTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Jeffrey KlinglerTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Michael CanadyTrustee-at-large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Michael LougeTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Rob MontagneseTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Michael AbramsPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$944,423$221,079
Mary GallagherExecutive VP & Chief of Staff (Through April 2023)
Officer
1$0$518,602$111,018
James GulianoSenior VP/Chief Clinical Officer
Officer
4$0$241,807$103,996
LeeAnn Lucas-HelberChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
Anthon BrooksTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Bruce WhiteTrustee-at-large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Chad TinkelTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Chip HubbsTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Cynthia Moore-HardyTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Edward J Roth IIITrustee-at-large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Heidi GartlandTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Jeffrey KlinglerTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Michael LougeTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
Rob MontagneseTrustee-at-Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
65 E STATE ST STE 500, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-4277
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Michael Abrams, 65 E State St 500, Columbus, OH 43215
Signed the 990
Michael Abrams, President & CEO
Phone
(614) 221-7614
Return prepared by
CROWE LLP

Mission

The mission of The Research and Educational Foundation of The Ohio Hospital Association is to evaluate, focus, and engage in leading change activities that enable the pursuit of excellence resulting in demonstrable improvement in safety, quality, and health equity in our communities.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Hand Hygiene: In 2024, the hand hygiene program contracted hand hygiene observers and reporting continued. Certain hospitals and health systems saw the need for continuous hand hygiene monthly monitoring and at higher thresholds of observations than associated with projects typically led by OHA. In 2024, the number of participating hospitals was 35.
    Expenses $506,845 · revenue $396,167
  • Emergency Preparedness: OHA serves on the state of Ohio Emergency Support Function (ESF) 8, Public Health and Medical Services. OHA partners with the Ohio Department of Health to lead and support the emergency preparedness Zone Structure. OHA supported state efforts to prepare for the 2024 Solar eclipse, including tabletop exercises. OHA worked with state and federal partners to support hospitals during the IV solution shortage that resulted from Hurricane Helene hitting the Baxter production plant.
    Expenses $143,319 · revenue $55,000
  • Continuous Service Readiness (CSR): is a subscription-based consulting and education service that provides consulting and educational needs to 65 member hospitals. A spring and fall conference were held in person with dedicated CSR consultants on-site.
    Expenses $126,904 · revenue $130,872
  • Maternal & Infant Health: The Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) plays an active role in advancing maternal and infant health through statewide leadership and partnerships. OHA serves on key advisory groups, including the Ohio Commission on Infant Mortality and the Ohio Newborn Advisory Steering Committee. The First Steps for Healthy Babies program, launched in partnership with the Ohio Department of Health, now reaches over 99% of maternity hospitals and continues to expand recognition for hospitals supporting breastfeeding and partner engagement. Through the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM), OHA has advanced patient safety bundles addressing severe maternal hypertension, obstetric hemorrhage, and maternal substance use disorder, while also supporting statewide efforts on maternal health equity. In 2024, OHA provided hundreds of benchmark reports, hosted a maternal health conference, and advised state partners on policies such as doula support services.
    Expenses $106,349

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-6060347
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
1966
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,312,949
Income (IRS master file)
$3,552,347

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$929,694$967,341$9,312,949IRS
990December 2023$673,139$839,443$8,798,861XML
990December 2022$982,925$1,102,340$8,363,717IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 31-6060347).

Questions about THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL

What is the EIN of THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL is 31-6060347.
Is THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
Are donations to THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL 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 RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Michael Abrams.
Who are the officers and directors of THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE OHIO HOSPITAL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $929,694, expenses of $967,341 and total assets of $9,312,949 at year end.

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