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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1717090

OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Financials

$6K$4K2023$8K$4K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$7,945$4,028$3,917$247,643$0$247,643
December 31, 2023990-EZ$5,770$4,090$1,680$227,769$200$227,569
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Investment income
$8,873
Net gain from sales of assets
-$928

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$1,528
Program services (functional)
$2,500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$227,769
Total assets, end of year
$247,643
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$247,643
Cash, savings and investments
$247,643
Gross receipts
$54,653

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINE MERRITTPRESIDENT0.25$0
THOMAS MANDELIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN0.15$0
BRIAN LORENZENCHAIRMAN0.15$0
EDDIE HARRELL JRVICE CHAIRMAN0.15$0
CHAD BUDREAUPRESIDENT0.25$0
HANK LITTICKDIRECTOR0.15$0
JEFF BROGANSECRETARY/TREASURER0.15$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINE MERRITTPRESIDENT0.25$0
THOMAS MANDELCHAIRMAN0.15$0
BRIAN LORENZENVICE CHAIRMAN0.15$0
EDDIE HARRELL JRSECRETARY/TREASURER0.15$0
DAVID COYDIRECTOR0.15$0
HANK LITTICKDIRECTOR0.15$0
DAVID GLASSDIRECTOR0.15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
17 S HIGH ST STE 1010, COLUMBUS, OH 43215-3481
In care of
% CHRISTINE MERRITT
Signed the 990-EZ
CHAD BUDREAU, PRESIDENT
Phone
(614) 228-4052
Return prepared by
WILSON SHANNON & SNOW INC

Mission

THE CORPORATION IS FORMED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. THE ORGANIZATION SHALL IMPLEMENT, MAINTAIN, PROMOTE, ADVANCE AND/OR FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS TO MINORITY STUDENTS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN BROADCASTING), AND CONDUCT PUBLIC FORUMS, LECTURES, AND DEBATES THAT ENCOURAGE INFORMED AND ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS, ENHANCE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON PERTINENT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES, AND/OR ADDRESS ISSUES RELATING TO THE BROADCAST INDUSTRY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS GIVEN TO AWARD WINNERS
    Expenses $2,500 · grants $2,500

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-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
31-1717090
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
2001
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$247,643
Income (IRS master file)
$54,653

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$7,945$4,028$247,643IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$5,770$4,090$227,769XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––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 31-1717090).

Questions about OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION is 31-1717090.
Is OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION 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 OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION 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 OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OHIO BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,945, expenses of $4,028 and total assets of $247,643 at year end.

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