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Nonprofit · EIN 84-2991804

GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC

Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45208

Financials

$1.5M$1.6M2022$2.5M$2.1M2023$1.9M$2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,879,180$2,037,174-$157,994$554,431$356,137$198,294
June 30, 2024990$2,481,366$2,131,574$349,792$785,965$429,677$356,288
June 30, 2023990$1,476,540$1,589,745-$113,205$613,857$607,361$6,496
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,628,279
of which government grants
$705,666
Program service revenue
$250,805
Investment income
$96
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$148,577
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,109
Other salaries and wages
$973,349
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,180,039
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$272
Accounting fees
$102,894
Occupancy
$40,611
Travel
$31,111
Depreciation
$56,236
Program services (functional)
$1,823,451
Management and general (functional)
$93,138
Fundraising (functional)
$120,585

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$785,965
Total assets, end of year
$554,431
Total liabilities, end of year
$356,137
Net assets, end of year
$198,294
Land, buildings and equipment
$134,153
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,722
Net assets with donor restrictions
$191,572
Gross receipts
$1,879,180
Employees
213
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2019
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH KENTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$89,003
INDI EKANAYAKEBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRADY DUNCANBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HANNAH TAPHORNBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AGHA HAIDERBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID NAIBEIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
EVAN WALKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
COLLEEN REYNOLDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TANNER YESSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$67,981
INDI EKANAYAKEBOARD PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRADY DUNCANBOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HANNAH TAPHORNBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AGHA HAIDERBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tanner YessCo-Executive Director
Officer, Key employee
40$59,724
Alan EdwardsCo-Executive Director Former
Officer, Key employee
40$56,596
Carlos Jean BaptistePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Katherine KellerTreasurer Vice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Miriam WiseSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Indi EkanayakeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3696 KENDALL AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45208-1138
In care of
% TANNER YESS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAEYDAH EDWARDS, PO BOX 14698, CINCINNATI, OH 45250
Signed the 990
JAEYDAH EDWARDS, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(513) 301-0310
Return prepared by
DEAN DORTON ALLEN FORD PLLC

Mission

TO SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM REVITALIZATION AND CARE OF NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS THAT EQUIP RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND COMMUNITY WELL-BEING.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GREEN CORPS: GROUNDWORK'S GREEN CORPS PROGRAM TRAINS YOUNG ADULTS FROM THE CITY IN TECHNICAL TRADES AND LAND MANAGEMENT. PARTICIPANTS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS IN AREAS LIKE WATER SYSTEM MONITORING, FACILITY EFFICIENCY AND SITE MAINTENANCE. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS PARTICIPANTS WITH LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN AGRICULTURE, LANDSCAPING AND INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE - EQUIPPING THEM WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT BENEFIT BOTH THEIR CAREERS AND THE COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $547,420
  • GREEN TEAM: THE GREEN TEAM TRAINS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN FIELDS SUCH AS LANDSCAPING, PARK MAINTENANCE AND CITY SERVICES. BY WORKING DIRECTLY TO IMPROVE AND CARE FOR TRAILS, PARKS, AND PUBLIC SPACES, PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP PRACTICAL JOB SKILLS AND GAIN EXPERIENCE THAT PREPARES THEM FOR FUTURE CAREERS IN PUBLIC WORKS AND RELATED INDUSTRIES.
    Expenses $639,894
  • CSN: IN COLLABORATION WITH CITY OFFICIALS AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, WE FORM NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY GROUPS (CAGS) TO HELP ADDRESS RECURRING ISSUES SUCH AS HEAT AND FLOODING, BUILD LOCAL CAPACITY, AND SUPPORT PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE.
    Expenses $636,137 · grants $148,577 · revenue $250,805

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-2991804
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
2020
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$554,431
Income (IRS master file)
$1,879,180

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,879,180$2,037,174$554,431IRS
990June 2024$2,481,366$2,131,574$785,965IRS
990June 2023$1,476,540$1,589,745$613,857XML
990June 2022$826,396$890,314$376,808IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 84-2991804).

Questions about GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC

What is the EIN of GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC is 84-2991804.
Is GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC 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 GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC 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 GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC 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 GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAEYDAH EDWARDS.
Who are the officers and directors of GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,003 (SARAH KENT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GROUNDWORK OHIO RIVER VALLEY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,879,180, expenses of $2,037,174 and total assets of $554,431 at year end.

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