Nonprofit · EIN 31-4379438
CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,500,758 | $2,493,233 | $7,525 | $4,225,139 | $539,157 | $3,685,982 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,653,047 | $2,454,432 | $198,615 | $4,208,897 | $530,440 | $3,678,457 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,604,920 | $2,509,685 | $95,235 | $4,187,946 | $712,163 | $3,475,783 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,265,891
- of which government grants
- $1,579,605
- Program service revenue
- $31,791
- Investment income
- $67,594
- Other revenue
- $135,482
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,617
- Other salaries and wages
- $961,582
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,205,181
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,099
- Occupancy
- $187,237
- Depreciation
- $237,488
- Program services (functional)
- $1,760,954
- Management and general (functional)
- $582,955
- Fundraising (functional)
- $149,324
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,208,897
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,225,139
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $539,157
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,685,982
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,853,502
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,561,694
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $124,288
- Gross receipts
- $2,500,758
- Employees
- 46
- Volunteers
- 138
- Year formed
- 1936
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMAR FORREST | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $100,618 | $17,694 |
| NICK STEFANIK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MINERVA ELIZAGA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SCHLINGMAN | TREASUER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BURNETT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBBLYN BRANCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA CLAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE JUSTICE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ART KRUMSEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMBER LINEBARGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS POPE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA SHEIDLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN SPIELDENNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SUNAMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMAR FORREST | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $111,515 |
| PAUL BRYSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SCHLINGMAN | TREASUER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMBER LINEBARGER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY BERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LISA DURHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MINERVA ELZAGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ART KRUMSEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JERZELLE PIERRE-LOUIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAMELA SHIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMANDA STRAUSBAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NICK STEFANIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN SUNAMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMAR FORREST | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $107,838 |
| ASHLEY BERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAUL BRYSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LISA DURHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BENITA KAHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ART KRUMSEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMBER LINEBARGER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JERZEL PIERRE-LOUIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARISA RATAJCZAK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SCHLINGMAN | TREASUER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA SHIELDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICK STEFANIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA STRAUSBAUGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS SUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN SUNAMI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1150 E MAIN ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43205-1902
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TAMAR FORREST, 1150 EAST MAIN STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43205
- Signed the 990
- TAMAR FORREST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (614) 252-3157
- Website
- WWW.CCHOUSE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WINKEL GREEN & COMPANY LLP
Mission
CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE (CCH) IS A COMPREHENSIVE, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED COMMUNITY CENTER THAT HAS BEEN SERVING THE NEAR EAST AND SOUTH SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS OF COLUMBUS, OHIO SINCE 1936. RATHER THAN SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS ONE PROBLEM OR SOCIAL CONDITION, CCH HOLISTICALLY COMBATS THE MYRIAD EFFECTS OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY. HEALTHY CHILDREN CAN ONLY EXIST WITHIN STRONG FAMILIES; FAMILIES CAN ONLY SUCCEED WHEN SURROUNDED BY SAFE, SUPPORTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS. CCH HAS A LONG HISTORY OF SUCCESS OFFERING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EARLY EDUCATION/CHILDCARE, AFTER-SCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAMS, TRANSIT ARTS/TEEN DEVELOPMENT, SENIOR PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, FAMILY STRENGTHENING/SOCIAL WORK, BASIC NEEDS/CRISIS ASSISTANCE, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. MORE THAN 4,000 INDIVIDUALS ACCESS CRITICAL SERVICES AT CCH EACH YEAR, WHICH REDUCES OR ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR INDIVIDUALS TO RELY ON COSTLY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE OR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, AND CAN PREVENT GREATER ISSUES SUCH AS HOMELESSNESS, CRIME, UNEM
Program accomplishments
- STRONG FAMILIES PROGRAMMING: STRONG FAMILIES CREATE STRONG COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE THE SERVICES NEEDED TO REDUCE FOOD, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT INSECURITIES. OUR FAMILY PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE LOCAL RESOURCES AND FIND EMERGENCY CARE NEAR THEM SO THEY CAN LIVE IN SAFE AND SUPPORTED HOUSEHOLDS. WE OFFER SOFT SKILLS TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION TRAINING AND EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAMS TO HELP ACCESS RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, PARENTING WORKSHOPS, AND MORE.Expenses $574,583
- SENIOR PROGRAMMING: STAYING ACTIVE IN A COMMUNITY IS CRITICAL IN LATER LIFE. THAT'S WHY OUR SENIOR PROGRAM PROVIDES ENGAGING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES FOR SENIORS, BY SENIORS SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO LIVE HEALTHY LIVES WITHIN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS. OUR VILLAGE CENTRAL SENIOR PROGRAM HELPS ADULTS AGES 60 AND OLDER MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND COMBAT ISOLATION AS THEY AGE. LED BY THE MEMBERS THEMSELVES, SENIORS COLLABORATE AND SHARE THEIR LIFELONG GIFTS WITH ONE ANOTHER. ADDITIONALLY, WE SUPPORT OUR SENIORS THROUGH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, WELLNESS PROGRAMS, HOME REPAIRS, ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, ORGANIZED SOCIAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MORE.Expenses $550,761
- YOUTH PROGRAMMING: WE HELP YOUTH SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE CULTURE, CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. HERE, YOUTH HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO PLAY WITH FRIENDS AND DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS- HELPING THEM LEAD HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER LIVES. " LAUGHTER AND LEARNING GO HAND-IN-HAND IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. RUNNING AUGUST UNTIL MAY, EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 4-6PM, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TUTORING, A FREE COMPUTER LAB, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, FIELD TRIPS, MUSIC AND ARTS EDUCATION, AND HEALTHY MEALS/SNACK FOR YOUTH AGES 5-11. " OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM SUPPORTS BUSY PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 5-13. WE PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS EACH DAY. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ARTS PROGRAMMING AND MORE. " OUR TRANSIT ARTS PROGRAM BRINGS THE POWER OF CULTURE, CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION TO YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE HOST FREE WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED WEEKLY WHERE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY ARTISTS AND MENTORS LEAD GROUP SESSIONS TEACHING AND PRACTICING THE ARTS. CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT BUILDS UPON GIFTS OF YOUTH, WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND HEALING; AND A CONNECTION TO NETWORKS THAT OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $460,148
- COMMUNITY SERVICES: ADDITIONAL REVENUE SUPPORTS THE MANAGEMENT AND UPGRADES OF THREE COMMUNITY FACILITIES, GARDENING AND BEAUTIFICATION ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING OPEN MICS, COMMUNITY DINNERS, HOLIDAY EVENTS, A BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH, AND A CHILDREN'S PARADE.Expenses $175,462
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 | 990 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
- 31-4379438
- 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
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,225,139
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,500,758
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,500,758 | $2,493,233 | $4,225,139 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,653,047 | $2,454,432 | $4,208,897 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,604,920 | $2,509,685 | $4,187,946 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,808,483 | $4,130,550 | $4,039,927 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 31-4379438).
Questions about CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS INC
- What is the EIN of CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS INC is 31-4379438.
- Is CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
- Are donations to CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS 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 CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TAMAR FORREST.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,618 (TAMAR FORREST, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE OF COLUMBUS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,500,758, expenses of $2,493,233 and total assets of $4,225,139 at year end.
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