Thomas R Gross Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Thomas R Gross Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 1997, with $135,452 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1241 Gibbard Ave, Columbus, OH, 43219 EIN 31-1529104 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$135K
▼ 42.6% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$162K
Net assets
$2.9M
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 Thomas R Gross Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating214 mo reserves · -19% 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 Thomas R Gross Family Foundation: 214 mo reserves · -19% margin earns a C+ 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 Thomas R Gross Family 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 Thomas R Gross Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1241 Gibbard Ave, Columbus, OH, 43219
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Ohio
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $137K (FY2013) to $135K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.9M
Operating margin
-19.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135,452▼42.6% | $161,855▼4.9% | $2,891,896▼0.9% | $2,891,896▼0.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $235,958▲992% | $170,258▼19.8% | $2,917,744▲2.3% | $2,917,744▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$26,462▼101% | $212,264▲182% | $2,853,070▼7.8% | $2,853,070▼7.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,244,932▲5287% | $75,382▼61.2% | $3,093,157▲11.3% | $3,093,157▲11.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $41,677▼65.0% | $194,312▲1.7% | $2,779,457▼5.2% | $2,779,457▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $118,917▼16.1% | $191,029▲4.1% | $2,932,092▼2.4% | $2,932,092▼2.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $141,785▼28.2% | $183,573▲7.9% | $3,004,204▼1.4% | $3,004,204▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $197,347▼37.9% | $170,116▼3.6% | $3,045,992▲0.9% | $3,045,992▲0.9% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $317,788▲447% | $176,544▼6.9% | $3,018,761▲4.9% | $3,018,761▲4.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $58,050▼89.4% | $189,688▲9.8% | $2,877,517▼4.4% | $2,877,517▼4.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $546,816▲299% | $172,780▲10.3% | $3,009,155▲14.2% | $3,009,155▲14.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $136,981 | $156,688▼4.5% | $2,635,119▼0.7% | $2,635,119▼0.7% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $164,123▲9.5% | $2,654,826▲3.0% | $2,654,826▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $149,923▲13.8% | $2,578,322▲2.2% | $2,578,322▲2.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $131,731 | $2,521,712 | $2,521,712 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Thomas R Gross Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Thomas R Gross Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1529104, based in Columbus, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Thomas R Gross Family Foundation's EIN?
- Thomas R Gross Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1529104.
- How much revenue does Thomas R Gross Family Foundation report?
- Thomas R Gross Family Foundation reported $135,452 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Thomas R Gross Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Thomas R Gross Family Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Thomas R Gross Family Foundation (EIN 31-1529104) 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.