John B & Dareth Gerlach Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1997, with $601,972 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$602K
▲ 7.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$596K
Net assets
$27.9M
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 John B & Dareth Gerlach 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 John B & Dareth Gerlach Foundation: 562 mo reserves · +1% 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 John B & Dareth Gerlach 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 John B & Dareth Gerlach Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $566K (FY2013) to $602K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$27.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$27.9M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $601,972▲7.5% | $596,325▲15.0% | $27,934,374▲7.9% | $27,934,374▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $559,849▼22.7% | $518,700▼6.0% | $25,881,952▼12.0% | $25,881,952▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $724,710▲33.7% | $551,951▼6.0% | $29,415,044▲15.9% | $29,415,044▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $542,073▲16.6% | $587,070▼27.2% | $25,385,768▼6.7% | $25,585,768▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $464,752▲4.9% | $806,566▲9.3% | $27,219,377▲10.3% | $27,559,377▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $443,191▲10.7% | $737,988▲43.2% | $24,674,908▼6.3% | $24,674,908▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $400,463▼88.6% | $515,300▼22.5% | $26,338,505▲29.5% | $26,338,505▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,526,097▲1155% | $665,245▼39.1% | $20,336,751▲11.0% | $20,336,751▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $280,980▼64.1% | $1,092,848▲175% | $18,320,499▲13.8% | $18,320,499▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $783,161▼57.4% | $397,125▲6.5% | $16,101,611▲20.7% | $16,101,611▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,838,261▲225% | $372,914▲10.3% | $13,337,397▲19.0% | $13,337,397▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $566,096 | $338,156▼38.3% | $11,207,813▲29.7% | $11,207,813▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $547,868▼43.3% | $8,640,492▲4.3% | $8,840,492▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $966,112▲95.6% | $8,286,566▲5.0% | $8,636,566▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $494,020 | $7,893,624 | $7,893,624 | 990 |
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Data for John B & Dareth Gerlach Foundation (EIN 31-1487829) 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.