Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1958, with $344,023 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
191 W Nationwide Blvd Ste 200, Columbus, OH, 43215 EIN 31-6029095 Since 1958
Revenue (FY2024)
$344K
▲ 83.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$99K
Net assets
$5.8M
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 Richard H & Ann Shafer 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 rating706 mo reserves · +71% 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 Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation: 706 mo reserves · +71% 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 Richard H & Ann Shafer 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 Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $250K (FY2013) to $344K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.8M
Operating margin
71.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $344,023▲83.8% | $98,954▼64.8% | $5,822,563▲4.3% | $5,822,563▲4.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $187,166▼32.2% | $281,229▲370% | $5,581,750▼1.7% | $5,581,750▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $275,931▼39.7% | $59,780▼58.8% | $5,675,878▲4.0% | $5,675,878▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $457,744▲283% | $144,974▲5.0% | $5,460,196▲6.1% | $5,460,196▲6.1% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $119,617▲109% | $138,074▼92.1% | $5,146,240▼0.3% | $5,146,240▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | -$1,328,861▼1081% | $1,746,737▲1303% | $5,163,406▼37.4% | $5,163,406▼37.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $135,477▲112% | $124,541▼97.4% | $8,245,663▲3.7% | $8,245,663▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | -$1,115,031▼1007% | $4,727,806▲921% | $7,953,370▼42.1% | $8,238,740▼40.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $122,881▼1.7% | $463,118▲33.7% | $13,739,029▼2.4% | $13,796,207▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $125,013▼51.1% | $346,404▲92.1% | $14,079,266▼1.5% | $14,079,266▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $255,448▲2.3% | $180,319▼60.1% | $14,300,657▲0.5% | $14,300,657▲0.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $249,600 | $451,870▼67.9% | $14,225,528▼1.4% | $14,225,528▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $1,408,322▲246% | $14,427,798▼7.4% | $14,427,798▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $406,792▲43.1% | $15,586,017▼1.2% | $15,586,017▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $284,222 | $15,779,880 | $15,779,880 | 990PF |
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 Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-6029095, based in Columbus, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation's EIN?
- Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-6029095.
- How much revenue does Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation report?
- Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation reported $344,023 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Richard H & Ann Shafer Foundation (EIN 31-6029095) 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.