Charles Obleness Foundation-3
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Charles Obleness Foundation-3 is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1968, with $188,215 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 1558, Columbus, OH, 43216 EIN 31-6042978 Since 1968
Revenue (FY2024)
$188K
▼ 14.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$215K
Net assets
$2.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Charles Obleness Foundation-3— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating153 mo reserves · -14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Charles Obleness Foundation-3: 153 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Charles Obleness Foundation-3— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Charles Obleness Foundation-3: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $74K (FY2015) to $188K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.7M
Operating margin
-14.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $188,215▼14.6% | $215,037▼3.9% | $2,745,092▼1.1% | $2,745,092▼1.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $220,348▲59.1% | $223,655▼7.0% | $2,776,525▼0.1% | $2,776,525▼0.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $138,527▼49.5% | $240,597▼21.9% | $2,779,832▼3.5% | $2,779,832▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $274,385▼11.6% | $308,172▲40.6% | $2,881,696▼1.2% | $2,881,696▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $310,294▲26.0% | $219,215▼31.0% | $2,915,919▲3.2% | $2,915,919▲3.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $246,357▲57.2% | $317,600▲64.8% | $2,824,363▼2.3% | $2,824,363▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $156,754▼52.2% | $192,767▼6.4% | $2,892,034▼1.2% | $2,892,034▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $328,130▲15.7% | $205,989▲53.4% | $2,928,148▲4.4% | $2,928,148▲4.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $283,713▲284% | $134,261▼24.4% | $2,805,755▲5.6% | $2,805,755▲5.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $73,797 | $177,597 | $2,656,262 | $2,656,262 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles Obleness Foundation-3 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles Obleness Foundation-3 is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-6042978, based in Columbus, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles Obleness Foundation-3's EIN?
- Charles Obleness Foundation-3's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-6042978.
- How much revenue does Charles Obleness Foundation-3 report?
- Charles Obleness Foundation-3 reported $188,215 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles Obleness Foundation-3 have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles Obleness Foundation-3 C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles Obleness Foundation-3 (EIN 31-6042978) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.