Columbus Bar Foundation is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbus Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Columbus Bar Foundation generated $439.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $376.7k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Columbus Bar Foundation has awarded 62 individual grants totaling $3,412,932. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE JUSTICE TO ALL CITIZENS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT THE LAW AND THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE COLUMBUS BAR FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS AND SUPPORT FOR A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS THAT ALIGN WITH THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW, THE ROLE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL.
THE COLUMBUS BAR FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS AND SUPPORT FOR A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY PROJECTS THAT ALIGN WITH THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE LAW, THE ROLE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kathleen M Trafford President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael K Gire Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon Richard A Frye Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Porter Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marion Smithberger Executive Director | Officer | 11 | $0 |
David P Meyer Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $234,293 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $234,293 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $138,958 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $64,985 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,633 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $439,869 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $290,118 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $19,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $30,551 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,540 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $19,907 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,081 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $188 |
Total functional expenses | $376,747 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $42,070 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,769,145 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,811,215 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,539,477 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,271,738 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,811,215 |
Over the last fiscal year, Columbus Bar Foundation has awarded $534,186 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES GRANT | $178,704 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: DELIVERY OF LEGAL SERVICES GRANT | $178,704 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $63,389 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $63,389 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: GRANT | $25,000 |
Columbus, OH PURPOSE: GRANT | $25,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Columbus Bar Foundation has recieved totaling $309,750.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CREATING ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND CAREER PATHWAYS | $150,000 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF CREATING ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND CAREER PATHWAYS | $100,000 |
Nisource Charitable Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: CORPORATE DONATION | $50,000 |
Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY | $9,750 |
Beg. Balance | $640,637 |
Earnings | $33,135 |
Net Contributions | $21,000 |
Other Expense | $28,920 |
Ending Balance | $665,852 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
University Of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $616,325,698 | $119,970,948 |
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | $240,192,248 | $106,272,377 |
Young Mens Christian Association Of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $89,901,831 | $29,563,808 |
Independent Charitable Gift Fund Hudson, OH | $203,452,465 | $150,370,213 |
Feeding Pennsylvania Lemoyne, PA | $10,818,120 | $21,841,545 |
University Of Louisville Real Estate Foundation Louisville, KY | $156,388,720 | $20,770,834 |
University Of Pittsburgh And Upmc Medical And Health Sciences Fdn Pittsburgh, PA | $0 | $12,874,250 |
Communtiy Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Holland, MI | $102,848,837 | $16,439,772 |
Pittsburgh Promise Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $59,585,111 | $15,082,951 |
Pennsylvania Ems Provider Foundation Harrisburg, PA | $55,116 | $0 |
The M S Hershey Foundation Hershey, PA | $64,689,691 | $17,201,612 |
Comerica Charitable Tr Detroit, MI | $75,789,432 | $13,296,605 |