Ohio Historical Society Foundation, operating under the name Ohio History Connection Foundation, is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio History Connection 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, Ohio History Connection Foundation generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN ITS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION, BEING THE FUNDRAISING ARM OF THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY, ASSISTS THE SOCIETY IN ADDRESSING ITS MANY RESPONSIBILITIES BY SEEKING CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS TO HELP MAINTAIN AND OPERATE VARIOUS HISTORICAL SITES AND MUSEUMS AND TO PROVIDE THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHICH EXPLAIN AND INTERPRET OHIO'S HISTORY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey K Ward Chief Financial Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Suhas Kakde Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Elsasser Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Roach Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $2,140,061 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,140,061 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $238,409 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $32,342 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,410,812 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,219,166 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,000 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,242,245 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $141,235 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,112,709 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $994,671 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,838,155 |
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 | $34,274 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $116,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,456,788 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,693,832 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $665,148 |
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 | $537,862 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,203,010 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,174,852 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,315,970 |
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 | $22,693,832 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ohio Historical Society Foundation has recieved totaling $250.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Swagelok Foundation Solon, OH PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $250 |
Beg. Balance | $9,518,294 |
Earnings | $2,691,225 |
Net Contributions | -$121,645 |
Other Expense | $18,120 |
Ending Balance | $12,069,754 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Heritage Mark Foundation East Lansing, MI | $12,066,077 | $372,589 |
Detroit Historical Society Detroit, MI | $8,852,742 | $2,440,000 |
Historical Society Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $29,519,223 | $5,864,620 |
Ohio Historical Society Foundation Columbus, OH | $22,693,832 | $2,410,812 |
Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum Doylestown, PA | $25,757,784 | $3,151,386 |
Carriage Town Ministries Flint, MI | $8,458,686 | $3,709,862 |
Lancasterhistory Org Lancaster, PA | $21,295,803 | $1,939,476 |
Historic Hoosier Hills R C & D Inc Versailles, IN | $314,933 | $2,266,391 |
Partners For Sacred Places Inc Philadelphia, PA | $5,285,974 | $2,628,300 |
Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Akron, OH | $9,640,021 | $4,067,863 |
Language Conservancy Bloomington, IN | $1,366,684 | $2,095,112 |
The Flagship Niagara League Erie, PA | $891,920 | $1,486,616 |