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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4023198

FRANKLINTON GARDENS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · COLUMBUS, OH 43222

Financials

$687K$711K2023$710K$674K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRANKLINTON GARDENS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$709,928$674,182$35,746$275,160$77,540$197,620
December 31, 2023990$686,749$711,158-$24,409$232,590$74,972$157,618
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$610,873
of which government grants
$242,640
Program service revenue
$90,741
Investment income
$226
Net rental income
$8,074
Other revenue
$8,088

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$26,650
Other salaries and wages
$358,734
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$423,030
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,065
Occupancy
$42,073
Depreciation
$27,822
Program services (functional)
$491,245
Management and general (functional)
$179,306
Fundraising (functional)
$3,631

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$232,590
Total assets, end of year
$275,160
Total liabilities, end of year
$77,540
Net assets, end of year
$197,620
Land, buildings and equipment
$176,226
Net assets without donor restrictions
$197,620
Gross unrelated business income
$8,074
Gross receipts
$720,479
Employees
32
Volunteers
1,230
Year formed
2011
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 / weekCompensation
NICK STANICHEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$26,650
DAN EICHENAUERTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHAD LUSHERCHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
KWODWO ABABIOBOARD MEMBER
Institutional trustee
1$0
BEN ADAMSBOARD MEMBER
Institutional trustee
1$0
LESLIE BOWMANBOARD MEMBER
Institutional trustee
1$0
JACK HEDGEBOARD MEMBER
Institutional trustee
1$0
KELSEY JONESBOARD MEMBER
Institutional trustee
1$0
SHANE RICHARDSONBOARD MEMBER
Institutional trustee
1$0
CRAIG TURNERBOARD MEMBER
Institutional trustee
1$0
HEATHER BLATTERSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
REBECCA BROWN2023 EXEC DI
Officer
40$40,496
KWODWO ABABIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HEATHER BLATTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LESLIE BOWMANCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAN EICHENAUERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JACK HEDGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KELSEY JONESCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID LAMBERTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHAD LUSHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JACKIE MILESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHANE RICHARDSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GINA SCHNAUDTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GABRIELLE FIELDS2024 EXEC DI
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
867 W TOWN ST STE A, COLUMBUS, OH 43222-1662
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
909 W Rich Street, Columbus OH 43222
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NICK STANICH, 867 W TOWN ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43222
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Meribah Mansfield, 2282 Fernleaf Lane, Columbus OH 43235
Signed the 990
NICK STANICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(614) 233-1887
Return prepared by
HIRTH NORRIS & GARRISON LLP

Mission

TO GROW AND SHARE FOOD, CREATE BEAUTY, AND BUILD COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE FARMING AND FOOD ACCESS THROUGH THE CULTIVATION OF YEAR-ROUND PRODUCE AND OFFERING PRODUCE AT A PRICE WHICH MAKES THE PRODUCE AVAILABLE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
    Expenses $198,921
  • HOST EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL PARTNERS AND SCHOOLS WHICH ARE FARM-BASED AND PROVIDE A GARDEN EDUCTION.
    Expenses $95,229
  • IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND BUILD LANDSCAPE ACROSS ALL SITES THROUGH VOLUNTEEERISM AND BEAUTIFICATION, TO EDUCATE AND COORDINATE HUNDEREDS OF VOLUNTEERS ON SCOLOGICALLY SOUND, SOCIALLY RESPONSOBLE URBAN FARMING PRACTICES.
    Expenses $169,273
  • AN INTIATIVE FOR COLUMBUS-BASED URBAN FARMERS AD GARDERNES WHO STWEARD FRESH FOOD CULTURE IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH A FOCUS ON COMMUNITIES WHICH ARE FOOD DESERTS OR APARTHEIDS, THE COMMUNITY GROWERS' NETWORK. THE PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO BUILD FOOD SYSTEM RESILIENCE BY INVESTING IN THE CAPACITIES OF URBAN GROWERS OF VARYING EXPERIENCE LEVELS. COMMUNITY GROWERS' NETWORK MEMBERS RECEIVE FINANCIAL, SOCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT THROUGH THE PROGRAM.
    Expenses $27,822

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
45-4023198
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$275,160
Income (IRS master file)
$720,479

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2014
Posted by the IRS
December 8, 2014
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2014

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$709,928$674,182$275,160XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$686,749$711,158$232,590XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$489,831$503,806$282,573IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Meribah Mansfield
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-4023198).

Questions about FRANKLINTON GARDENS

What is the EIN of FRANKLINTON GARDENS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRANKLINTON GARDENS is 45-4023198.
Is FRANKLINTON GARDENS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
Are donations to FRANKLINTON GARDENS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRANKLINTON GARDENS 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 FRANKLINTON GARDENS 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 FRANKLINTON GARDENS 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 FRANKLINTON GARDENS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NICK STANICH.
Who are the officers and directors of FRANKLINTON GARDENS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,650 (NICK STANICH, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does FRANKLINTON GARDENS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $709,928, expenses of $674,182 and total assets of $275,160 at year end.

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