Franklin County Historical Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Franklin County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1962, with $25,440,171 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215 EIN 31-4383802 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2023)
$25.4M
▼ 7.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$26.8M
Net assets
$21.3M
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.
B
—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 Franklin County Historical Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -5% 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 Franklin County Historical Society: 10 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 Franklin County Historical Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Franklin County Historical Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43215
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Historical Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $16.9M (FY2013) to $25.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $5.5MNet assets $21.3M
Operating margin
-5.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$26.8M
Total liabilities
$5.5M
Net assets
$21.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,440,171▼7.2% | $26,794,368▼0.3% | $21,272,320▼3.7% | $26,771,755▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $27,403,443▲4.5% | $26,879,383▲10.1% | $22,082,297▲3.9% | $30,165,034▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $26,226,471▲34.7% | $24,422,926▲83.3% | $21,254,491▲8.5% | $29,479,644▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $19,471,266▲29.2% | $13,326,698▼24.6% | $19,586,947▲49.5% | $23,539,656▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $15,067,947▼26.7% | $17,683,199▼19.5% | $13,098,849▼16.0% | $18,744,629▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $20,553,295▲0.7% | $21,961,172▲13.6% | $15,602,008▼14.7% | $20,055,552▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $20,416,717▲1.8% | $19,337,284▲7.9% | $18,291,967▲6.3% | $22,169,322▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $20,046,925▲15.0% | $17,916,053▼5.1% | $17,199,833▲14.7% | $21,225,538▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $17,437,480▼1.2% | $18,869,478▲5.3% | $14,998,202▼8.8% | $19,366,750▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $17,649,814▲4.2% | $17,920,549▲1.3% | $16,438,549▼1.6% | $20,494,622▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $16,940,713 | $17,698,088▼4.8% | $16,701,249▼3.7% | $20,981,253▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,582,529▲12.8% | $17,343,380▲5.1% | $21,854,155▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $16,470,978▲9.0% | $16,499,582▲8.7% | $20,712,653▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $15,105,038▼3.1% | $15,178,969▲8.0% | $19,708,152▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $15,593,607 | $14,060,397 | $18,629,780 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $14.2M total
329 grants to Franklin County Historical Society totaling $14.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation | Arts and humanities | 2024 | $1,199,122 |
| Robert F Wolfe & Edgar T Wolfe Foundation | Education | 2024 | $58,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2024 | $53,500 |
| Cleveland Foundation | To support cosi connects learning lunchbox distribution at several locations throughout ohio to help bridge the digital divide and promote digital literacy skills via educational activities. | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $11,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Arts and humanities, conservation, & education | 2023 | $2,063,840 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $147,188 |
| Robert F Wolfe & Edgar T Wolfe Foundation | Education | 2023 | $76,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2023 | $50,850 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $32,250 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | To support cosi connects learning lunchbox distribution at several locations throughout ohio to help bridge the digital divide and promote digital literacy skills via education activities. | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $16,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $10,500 |
| Columbus Foundation | Arts and humanities | 2022 | $2,022,471 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Franklin County Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Franklin County Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-4383802, based in Columbus, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Franklin County Historical Society's EIN?
- Franklin County Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-4383802.
- How much revenue does Franklin County Historical Society report?
- Franklin County Historical Society reported $25,440,171 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Franklin County Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Franklin County Historical Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Franklin County Historical Society (EIN 31-4383802) 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.