Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Gahanna, Ohio, registered in 2008, with $89,897 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$90K
▲ 34.4% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$55K
Net assets
$321K
Employees
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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 Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation: 70 mo reserves · +38% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $70K (FY2014) to $90K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
38.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$321K
Net assets
$321K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,897▲34.4% | $55,317▲13.1% | $320,675▲13.2% | $320,675▲13.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $66,891▼46.3% | $48,918▼52.4% | $283,302▲9.4% | $283,302▲9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $124,576▲117% | $102,704▲238% | $258,979▼8.0% | $258,979▼8.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $57,349▲135% | $30,365▼7.5% | $281,562▲16.2% | $281,562▲16.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $24,449▼59.3% | $32,826▼5.4% | $242,363▼1.1% | $242,363▼1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $60,100▼28.2% | $34,709▼45.2% | $245,166▲23.4% | $245,166▲23.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $83,676▼27.4% | $63,365▼20.5% | $198,702▲1.0% | $198,702▲1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $115,253▼8.7% | $79,735▼28.4% | $196,786▲22.0% | $196,786▲22.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $126,195▲10.1% | $111,412▲41.6% | $161,267▲10.1% | $161,267▲10.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $114,664▲63.5% | $78,684▲39.9% | $146,485▲32.6% | $146,485▲32.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $70,137 | $56,245 | $110,505 | $110,505 | 990EZ |
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.
14 grants to Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation totaling $99K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $7,600 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2018 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $12,500 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2017 | $9,640 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2015 | $31,256 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2015 | $3,272 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2015 | $500 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2015 | $20 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2014 | $589 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2014 | $488 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2014 | $293 |
| Columbus Foundation | Urban affairs | 2014 | $98 |
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Data for Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation (EIN 26-2448422) 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.