Nonprofit · EIN 34-0907558
VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · VAN WERT, OH 45891
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,731,957 | $5,887,737 | $6,844,220 | $85,540,758 | $2,502,839 | $83,037,919 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,520,208 | $5,348,478 | -$828,270 | $77,906,636 | $2,432,730 | $75,473,906 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,778,919
- of which government grants
- $399,065
- Program service revenue
- $1,571,174
- Investment income
- $4,155,938
- Net rental income
- $372,281
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,622,737
- Other revenue
- $1,225,926
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,527,188
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $205,898
- Other salaries and wages
- $596,435
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $912,360
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,360
- Accounting fees
- $77,165
- Occupancy
- $154,924
- Travel
- $253
- Depreciation
- $121,524
- Program services (functional)
- $4,694,229
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,193,508
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $77,906,636
- Total assets, end of year
- $85,540,758
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,502,839
- Net assets, end of year
- $83,037,919
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,935,527
- Publicly traded securities
- $46,900,382
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,858,064
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $80,179,855
- Gross receipts
- $24,829,683
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1925
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SETH BAKER | CEO Officer | 40 | $140,968 | $12,430 |
| SPENCER CREEKMORE | DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,070 | $10,459 |
| MICHAEL HOLIDAY | CFO Officer | 19 | $50,000 | $2,500 |
| GARY CLAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN RENNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WHITE | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BURENGA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY CZAJKOWSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY HURLESS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES KOCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THAD LICHTENSTEIGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM STOLLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY TAYLOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM TURNWALD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVA YARGER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACY ADAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON BAGLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAT JACKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SETH BAKER | CEO Officer | 40 | $128,147 | $11,262 |
| MICHAEL HOLIDAY | CFO Officer | 20 | $35,000 | $942 |
| GARY CLAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN RENNER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WHITE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BURENGA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY CZAJKOWSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY HURLESS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES KOCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THAD LICHTENSTEIGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY MYERS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS W PURMORT III | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM STOLLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY TAYLOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM TURNWALD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EVA YARGER | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY ADAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON BAGLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT JACKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 138 E MAIN ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891-1725
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SETH BAKER, 138 E MAIN ST, VAN WERT, OH 45891
- Signed the 990
- SETH BAKER, CEO
- Phone
- (419) 238-1743
- Return prepared by
- REHMANN ROBSON LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION IS TO TRANSFORM QUATILTY OF LIFE BY INSPIRING, FULFILLING, AND SUPPORTING PHILANTHROPY IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE A WELL-RESOURCED AND THRIVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- ALLOCATIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS TO FURTHER THE MENTAL, MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, OR PHYSICAL WELFARE AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE CITIZENS OF VAN WERT, OHIO, SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, AND OTHER SUCH AREAS AS DIRECTED BY OUR DONORS. THESE ALLOCATIONS MAY ALSO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES.Expenses $2,749,004 · grants $1,886,007 · revenue $1,571,174
- PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS IN VAN WERT, PAULDING, AND OTHER SURROUNDING OHIO COUNTIES WHERE THE FOUNDATION HAS SIGNIFICANT INVOLVEMENT AND THE ABILITY TO MONITOR QUALIFICATIONS.Expenses $1,213,650 · grants $1,213,650
- THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE ARTS THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE VAN WERT PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION WHICH BRINGS PERFORMING ARTS ENTERTAINMENT TO VAN WERT COUNTY AT MULTIPLE VENUES IN THE AREA INCLUDING POWERING THE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES IN FOUNTAIN PARK. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROMOTES THE ARTS FOR VAN WERT AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN IT'S SUPPORT OF THE WASSENBERG ART CENTER, A NOT FOR PROFIT COMMUNITY ART CENTER.Expenses $614,672 · grants $417,031
- COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR ODNR GRANT TO ASSIST WITH FUNDING THE NEXT PHASE OF RENOVATIONS AND UPGRADES TO THE HIESTAND WOODS COMMUNITY PARK.Expenses $65,807
- CONTINUE TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF FRANKLIN PARK COMMUMITY PARK INCLUDING REPLACING THE GROUND COVER FOR THE PLAYGRAOUND AREAS.Expenses $42,206
- GREW THE REINVIGORATION OF THE ELEVATE PROGRAM IN YEAR 2 WITH FOUNDATION GRANT SUPPORT AND STAFF TIME AND ENERGY. THE ELEVATE PROGRAM BRINGS NON-PROFIT AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TOGETHER FOR MONTHLY PROGRAMS REGARDING EDUCATION, CURRENT EVENTS OF INTEREST, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITES.Expenses $8,890 · grants $10,500
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 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
- 34-0907558
- 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
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $85,540,758
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,829,683
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $12,731,957 | $5,887,737 | $85,540,758 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,520,208 | $5,348,478 | $77,906,636 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,303,175 | $4,384,097 | $72,768,008 | 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 34-0907558).
Questions about VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION is 34-0907558.
- Is VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VAN WERT COUNTY 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 VAN WERT COUNTY 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 VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION 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 VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SETH BAKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,968 (SETH BAKER, CEO).
- How much revenue does VAN WERT COUNTY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $12,731,957, expenses of $5,887,737 and total assets of $85,540,758 at year end.
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