Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn
501(c)(6)
98% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Grove City, Ohio, registered in 1955, with $79,963,925 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
2237 Sonora Dr, Grove City, OH, 43123 EIN 31-6050108 Since 1955
Revenue (FY2024)
$80.0M
▲ 5.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$82.9M
Net assets
$77.3M
Employees
12
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating98% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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. For Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn: 98% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -4% 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 Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn: 11 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The association's primary exempt purpose is to promote and improve harness racing in the state of ohio and to recommend changes in rules and regulations to the publc.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2237 Sonora Dr, Grove City, OH, 43123
- City
- Grove City
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $628K (FY2013) to $80.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26.6MNet assets $77.3M
Operating margin
-3.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$104.0M
Total liabilities
$26.6M
Net assets
$77.3M
Salaries & benefits
$506K
1% of expenses
Board members
30
30 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,963,925▲5.8% | $82,930,192▲26.7% | $77,328,307▼1.5% | $103,972,297▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $75,563,322▲7.0% | $65,459,726▲7.7% | $78,513,095▲16.6% | $96,275,169▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $70,590,723▲1.6% | $60,768,742▲0.9% | $67,341,064▲10.8% | $85,360,119▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $69,500,596▲66.4% | $60,250,490▲45.2% | $60,798,753▲18.3% | $76,103,227▲31.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $41,770,465▼25.5% | $41,482,378▼14.1% | $51,378,345▼0.4% | $57,869,830▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $56,037,830▲7.7% | $48,273,885▲4.8% | $51,568,375▲17.6% | $56,106,697▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $52,043,963▲8.9% | $46,063,127▼1.1% | $43,842,374▲13.8% | $47,190,634▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $47,780,255▲24.6% | $46,571,014▲146% | $38,521,957▲4.7% | $40,485,926▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $38,353,234▲40.7% | $18,960,615▲86.9% | $36,803,522▲111% | $38,245,758▲103% | 990 |
| 2015 | $27,253,140▲468% | $10,145,122▲119% | $17,410,903▲5648% | $18,803,784▲4926% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,800,462▲665% | $4,636,310▲670% | $302,880▲94.7% | $374,152▲73.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $627,555 | $602,184 | $155,534 | $216,186 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Renee Mancino — $234,718 (0.28% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Mancino | Executive Director | 40 | $234,718 |
| Allan Rusty Vorhees | Director | 1 | — |
| Ayers Ratliff Sr | Director | 1 | — |
| Brad Wallace | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| C Brian Loney | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles Hank Levan | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles Myrick | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Beaver | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Page | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Laurie Gallatin | Director | 1 | — |
| Hugh Beatty Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Jacob Mossbarger | Director | 1 | — |
| James Arledge Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Joe Mclead | Director | 1 | — |
| John Ryan Melsheimer | Director | 1 | — |
| Keith Gisser | Director | 1 | — |
| Kelsey Brinkman | Director | 1 | — |
| Kent Saunders | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Winters Sr | Director | 1 | — |
Grants made · $75K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $75K in FY2024. All grants made by Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Standardbred Transition Alliance | General support | $75,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-6050108, based in Grove City, Ohio.
- What is Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn's EIN?
- Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-6050108.
- How much revenue does Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn report?
- Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn reported $79,963,925 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn's spending goes to programs?
- Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn have?
- CharityIndex grades Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn's latest Form 990 is $234,718, paid to Renee Mancino (Executive Director).
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Data for Ohio Harness Horsemens Assn (EIN 31-6050108) 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.