Nonprofit · EIN 88-1952902
COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $245,372 | $348,123 | -$102,751 | $95,793 | $0 | $95,793 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $283,530 | $168,540 | $114,990 | $198,615 | $0 | $198,615 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $245,372
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $344,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $300
- Accounting fees
- $348
- Program services (functional)
- $348,123
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $198,615
- Total assets, end of year
- $95,793
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $95,793
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $95,793
- Gross receipts
- $245,372
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VINCE ALGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| GREG GORDON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| ANDY STEINMAN | BOARDCHAIR Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VINCE ALGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GREG GORDON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANDY STEINMAN | BOARDCHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1000 BONHAM AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43211-2904
- In care of
- % ALEX STEINMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANDY STEINMAN, 1000 BONHAN AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43211
- Signed the 990
- ANDY STEINMAN, BOARDCHAIR
- Phone
- (614) 291-0885
- Return prepared by
- ALAN BURKHOLDER
Mission
TO OPERATE PRIMARILY BY AWARDING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS; AND TO PRIORITIZE ITS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO LOW-INCOME PRIMARY AND SECONDARDY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Program accomplishments
- THE COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND GRANTED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS AT HARAMBEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND AKILI CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL IN 2024. THESE SCHOOLS WORK HARD TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN A CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY.Expenses $348,123 · grants $344,000
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-1952902
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $95,793
- Income (IRS master file)
- $245,372
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $245,372 | $348,123 | $95,793 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $283,530 | $168,540 | $198,615 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | 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 88-1952902).
Questions about COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC
- What is the EIN of COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC is 88-1952902.
- Is COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND 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 COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC 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 COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC 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 COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANDY STEINMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLUMBUS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $245,372, expenses of $348,123 and total assets of $95,793 at year end.
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