Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Westerville, Ohio, registered in 1963, with $1,217,217 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081 EIN 34-6556126 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 7.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$416K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +5% 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 Parks & Recreation Assn: 4 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A 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 Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Parks & Recreation Assn: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1069 W Main St, Westerville, OH, 43081
- City
- Westerville
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $536K (FY2013) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35KNet assets $416K
Operating margin
5.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$452K
Total liabilities
$35K
Net assets
$416K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,217,217▲7.5% | $1,153,280▲7.7% | $416,362▲18.2% | $451,520▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,132,337▲18.6% | $1,070,875▲13.4% | $352,355▲21.1% | $383,476▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $954,598▲19.2% | $944,118▲16.8% | $290,873▲3.7% | $352,467▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $800,978▲104% | $808,638▲62.5% | $280,393▼2.8% | $327,584▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $393,188▼50.7% | $497,581▼38.8% | $288,602▼26.6% | $319,228▼24.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $796,997▼4.4% | $813,278▲1.9% | $393,412▼4.0% | $419,978▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $833,813▲9.6% | $798,073▲12.4% | $409,693▲9.6% | $450,301▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $760,898▲6.7% | $709,791▲9.4% | $373,832▲15.8% | $431,982▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $712,952▲17.5% | $649,091▲7.6% | $322,825▲24.7% | $376,147▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $606,995▼4.1% | $603,166▲12.8% | $258,937▲1.5% | $304,923▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $632,833▲18.1% | $534,866▲12.9% | $255,108▲62.3% | $274,471▲54.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $535,904 | $473,564▼17.4% | $157,220▲65.8% | $178,266▲58.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $573,128▲1.1% | $94,804▲28.1% | $112,507▲52.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $566,785▲12.6% | $74,001▲25.3% | $74,001▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $503,480 | $59,076 | $59,076 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-6556126, based in Westerville, Ohio.
- What is Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn's EIN?
- Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-6556126.
- How much revenue does Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn report?
- Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn reported $1,217,217 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn have?
- CharityIndex grades Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ohio Parks & Recreation Assn (EIN 34-6556126) 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.