Van Wert County Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Van Wert County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Van Wert, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $12,731,957 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
138 E Main St, Van Wert, OH, 45891 EIN 34-0907558 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$12.7M
▲ 181.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.9M
Net assets
$83.0M
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
—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 Van Wert County 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 rating169 mo reserves · +54% 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 Van Wert County Foundation: 169 mo reserves · +54% 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 Van Wert County Foundation— 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 Van Wert County Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.2M (FY2014) to $12.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.5MNet assets $83.0M
Operating margin
53.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$85.5M
Total liabilities
$2.5M
Net assets
$83.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,731,957▲182% | $5,887,737▲10.1% | $83,037,919▲10.0% | $85,540,758▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,520,208▲5.0% | $5,348,478▲22.0% | $75,473,906▲7.1% | $77,906,636▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,303,175▼17.9% | $4,384,097▼18.6% | $70,455,945▼13.1% | $72,768,008▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,243,606▼11.7% | $5,388,017▲34.9% | $81,085,029▲8.2% | $84,063,134▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,938,417▼39.8% | $3,992,876▲18.9% | $74,953,583▲11.2% | $75,300,533▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $9,870,938▲189% | $3,357,086▼3.0% | $67,376,925▲16.4% | $67,703,583▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,414,457▼30.9% | $3,460,568▲0.8% | $57,861,464▼7.4% | $57,929,788▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,938,768▲97.2% | $3,432,238▲8.5% | $62,493,992▲13.2% | $62,499,650▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,504,034▼66.9% | $3,164,338▲20.6% | $55,224,509▲3.2% | $55,229,740▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $7,558,482▲4.5% | $2,624,377▲10.3% | $53,504,177▼1.4% | $53,521,963▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $7,229,726 | $2,380,105▲18.8% | $54,262,858▲30.6% | $54,344,877▲30.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,003,701 | $41,538,848 | $41,633,059 | 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.
Grants received · $152K total
10 grants to Van Wert County Foundation totaling $152K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Foundation | Advancing philanthropy | 2024 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Support | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Dayton Foundation | Self reliance banquet | 2022 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $6,265 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use | 2018 | $51,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2018 | $6,853 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use | 2017 | $15,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | Vw area conv & visitor bureau | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Advancing philanthropy | 2015 | $2,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Van Wert County Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Van Wert County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-0907558, based in Van Wert, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Van Wert County Foundation's EIN?
- Van Wert County Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-0907558.
- How much revenue does Van Wert County Foundation report?
- Van Wert County Foundation reported $12,731,957 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Van Wert County Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Van Wert County Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Van Wert County Foundation (EIN 34-0907558) 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.