Mercer County Civic Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Mercer County Civic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Celina, Ohio, registered in 1963, with $7,636,908 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 439, Celina, OH, 45822 EIN 34-6539139 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.6M
▲ 39.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.4M
Net assets
$38.8M
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 Mercer County Civic Foundation— 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 rating86 mo reserves · +29% 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 Mercer County Civic Foundation: 86 mo reserves · +29% 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 Mercer County Civic 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 Mercer County Civic Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.7M (FY2015) to $7.6M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $38.8M
Operating margin
28.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$38.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$38.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,636,908▲39.2% | $5,444,950▲102% | $38,840,864▲10.5% | $38,840,864▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,486,824▲312% | $2,690,671▲32.1% | $35,148,781▲20.2% | $35,148,781▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,333,013▼82.7% | $2,037,342▼10.0% | $29,239,393▼7.7% | $29,239,393▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,687,613▼4.6% | $2,264,257▲44.5% | $31,688,145▲14.5% | $31,688,145▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $8,057,011▲86.6% | $1,566,460▼8.7% | $27,671,290▲37.6% | $27,671,290▲37.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,316,758▲37.4% | $1,715,247▲5.7% | $20,105,131▲30.3% | $20,105,131▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,140,674▼0.3% | $1,622,843▲36.6% | $15,425,374▼4.2% | $15,425,374▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,150,522▲34.2% | $1,188,018▼9.3% | $16,096,482▲13.6% | $16,096,482▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,347,835▲37.9% | $1,310,020▼40.8% | $14,163,537▲5.8% | $14,163,537▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,702,628 | $2,213,147 | $13,390,605 | $13,390,605 | 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 · $108K total
11 grants to Mercer County Civic Foundation totaling $108K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $11,884 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $14,778 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,024 |
| United Way Worldwide | General charitable operation | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Special fund/project | 2018 | $10,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | General charitable contributions | 2018 | $10,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | General charitable operations | 2017 | $14,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Grand lake st. mary restoration commission- lake water qualitiy improvement | 2014 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2014 | $5,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Housing for heroin addicts | 2014 | $2,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mercer County Civic Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mercer County Civic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-6539139, based in Celina, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mercer County Civic Foundation's EIN?
- Mercer County Civic Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-6539139.
- How much revenue does Mercer County Civic Foundation report?
- Mercer County Civic Foundation reported $7,636,908 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mercer County Civic Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Mercer County Civic Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mercer County Civic Foundation (EIN 34-6539139) 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.