John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1996, with $1,672,553 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1234 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43205 EIN 31-1453633 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 5.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.9M
Net assets
$72.6M
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 John J and Pauline 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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating454 mo reserves · -15% 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 John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation: 454 mo reserves · -15% 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 John J and Pauline 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 →
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 John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1234 E Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43205
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $694K (FY2013) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $72.6M
Operating margin
-14.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$72.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$72.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,672,553▲5.5% | $1,919,825▲24.7% | $72,633,910▲3.5% | $72,633,910▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,585,152▲12.9% | $1,539,700▲18.0% | $70,193,689▼15.2% | $70,193,689▼15.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,404,116▲9.4% | $1,305,032▲29.2% | $82,779,730▲18.9% | $82,879,730▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,283,807▼72.5% | $1,010,021▼40.8% | $69,649,857▼9.5% | $69,849,857▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,675,527▲294% | $1,704,835▼76.3% | $76,938,328▲18.7% | $77,238,328▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,187,503▲9.8% | $7,179,582▲820% | $64,805,500▼16.9% | $71,205,500▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,081,674▲10.9% | $780,268▲17.4% | $77,970,942▲36.1% | $77,970,942▲36.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $975,769▲9.8% | $664,892▼70.1% | $57,275,098▼7.9% | $57,275,098▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $888,291▼69.8% | $2,225,927▲222% | $62,177,322▲18.6% | $62,187,322▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,945,238▲286% | $690,805▼58.2% | $52,416,788▲28.4% | $52,446,788▲26.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $762,041▲9.8% | $1,651,870▲23.1% | $40,823,285▲3.7% | $41,323,285▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $693,831 | $1,341,878▲120% | $39,363,367▲23.4% | $39,363,367▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $609,887▲13.1% | $31,896,439▲7.0% | $31,896,439▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $539,447▼3.2% | $29,805,525▲21.3% | $29,805,525▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $557,025 | $24,571,074 | $24,571,074 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1453633, based in Columbus, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation's EIN?
- John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1453633.
- How much revenue does John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation report?
- John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation reported $1,672,553 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John J and Pauline Gerlach Foundation (EIN 31-1453633) 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.