Ohioguidestone
83% goes to programs $21 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Ohioguidestone is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Berea, Ohio, registered in 1947, with $91,423,557 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
343 West Bagley Road, Berea, OH, 44017 EIN 34-0720558 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2023)
$91.4M
▲ 5.8% vs prior year
Mental Health median: $333K
Expenses (FY2023)
$91.6M
Net assets
$29.8M
Employees
1,561
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating83% to programs · $21 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 Ohioguidestone: 83% to programs · $21 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -0% 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 Ohioguidestone: 4 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a A 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 Ohioguidestone: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Ohioguidestone: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide pathways for growth, achievement, and lifelong success.
What they do
Out-of-home care & clinical services: ohioguidestone offers children with severe histories of trauma and abuse safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environments through both residential treatment centers and a foster care program. foster children are placed into the loving homes of foster parents. ohioguidestone provides intensive, 24/7 care for the children who live in the residential treatment centers.
Early childhood & family support services: ohioguidestone serves children with severe emotional, social, and behavioral problems, and/or developmental delays, with intensive home-based services, mental health treatment, and parent education. ohioguidestone diagnoses, addresses, and counsels children and families. recognizing the link between a quality education and success later in life, ohioguidestone also offers high quality child care in multiple locations across cleveland.
Contact & location
- Address
- 343 West Bagley Road, Berea, OH, 44017
- City
- Berea
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Mental Health Treatment
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $49.3M (FY2013) to $91.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $25.0MNet assets $29.8M
Operating margin
-0.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$54.8M
Total liabilities
$25.0M
Net assets
$29.8M
Salaries & benefits
$68.9M
75% of expenses
Board members
28
28 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,423,557▲5.8% | $91,643,583▲1.5% | $29,810,734▲5.3% | $54,836,100▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $86,442,106▼0.4% | $90,264,579▲2.2% | $28,310,394▼8.6% | $55,161,905▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $86,774,449▲19.0% | $88,332,834▲27.2% | $30,961,074▼12.9% | $51,742,923▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $72,902,916▼4.9% | $69,418,332▼10.9% | $35,546,128▲21.7% | $53,435,706▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $76,622,794▲1.3% | $77,945,403▲4.1% | $29,218,743▼3.0% | $49,414,636▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $75,670,271▲6.6% | $74,887,230▲10.9% | $30,121,331▲2.4% | $51,309,076▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $71,003,958▲12.9% | $67,553,096▲11.1% | $29,408,199▲7.3% | $46,130,154▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $62,866,927▲7.2% | $60,809,899▲8.2% | $27,417,880▲10.0% | $42,425,097▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $58,647,614▲8.2% | $56,177,366▲9.8% | $24,924,357▲10.7% | $39,750,826▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $54,221,974▲10.1% | $51,141,283▲6.7% | $22,505,765▲12.0% | $39,310,845▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $49,261,053 | $47,940,757▲3.1% | $20,090,397▲14.6% | $35,428,262▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $46,517,329▲11.5% | $17,529,455▲16.2% | $33,815,229▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $41,704,226▲11.1% | $15,081,227▼9.4% | $33,298,399▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $37,536,969▲11.9% | $16,640,174▲18.5% | $31,438,992▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $33,538,015 | $14,037,626 | $29,277,898 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Brant M Russell — $342,406 (0.37% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brant M Russell | President & Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $342,406 |
| Donna Keegan | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $240,408 |
| Mary Stiles | Chief of Staff/strategy/legal | 40 | $239,171 |
| Sheila Paul | Psychiatrist Until 9/14/23 | 40 | $230,486 |
| Joseph R Ziegler | Vp & Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $221,456 |
| Patricia Stumpp | Chief Hr Officer | 40 | $196,793 |
| Douglas Blair | Vp & Chief Information Officer | 40 | $176,140 |
| James Dombrowski | Vp of Education | 40 | $163,963 |
| Dr Benjamin W Kearney Former | Exec. Vp & Chief Clinical Officer | 0 | $163,566 |
| Holli Ritzenthaler | Regional Vice President | 40 | $155,869 |
| Aamir Bharmal | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Aaron O'brien | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Allison Smith-newsome | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Andrea Garten | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Andrew Cox | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Angelo Pimpas | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Bishop Tracy Malone | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Bruce Hitchcock | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Cathy Vail | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Curtis Danburg | Director | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Tech Smart Solutions | It Consulting | $2,266,606 |
| Netsmart Technologies | It Consulting | $1,029,255 |
| Ultimate Software Group | Payroll Services | $476,800 |
| Medic Management Group LLC | Consulting | $413,747 |
| Freedom Construction Services | Construction Services | $273,280 |
Grants received · $2.4M total
69 grants to Ohioguidestone totaling $2.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneohio Recovery Foundation | Opioid abatement | 2024 | $280,217 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2024 | $28,250 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2024 | $19,720 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $14,950 |
| Columbus Foundation | Health | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $19,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $16,250 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $14,750 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2023 | $14,134 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Community support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Pga Tour Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Community support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association | General support | 2022 | $90,258 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation | Program support | 2022 | $23,160 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ohioguidestone a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ohioguidestone is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-0720558, based in Berea, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ohioguidestone's EIN?
- Ohioguidestone's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-0720558.
- How much revenue does Ohioguidestone report?
- Ohioguidestone reported $91,423,557 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Ohioguidestone's spending goes to programs?
- Ohioguidestone spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Ohioguidestone have?
- CharityIndex grades Ohioguidestone A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Ohioguidestone's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ohioguidestone's latest Form 990 is $342,406, paid to Brant M Russell (President & Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Ohioguidestone (EIN 34-0720558) 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.