Verna M Griffee Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbus, Ohio, registered in 2012, with $235,172 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2025)
$235K
▲ 20.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$99K
Net assets
$1.2M
Employees
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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 Verna M Griffee Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Verna M Griffee Trust: 144 mo reserves · +58% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Verna M Griffee Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Verna M Griffee Trust: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $49K (FY2015) to $235K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
57.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.2M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $235,172▲20.2% | $98,929▲27.0% | $1,186,169▲13.0% | $1,186,169▲13.0% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $195,607▲372% | $77,896▲3.5% | $1,050,142▲12.6% | $1,050,142▲12.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $41,481▲5.1% | $75,242▼27.4% | $932,428▼3.1% | $932,428▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $39,478▼74.0% | $103,705▲32.8% | $962,358▼5.7% | $962,358▼5.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $151,768▲81.4% | $78,104▲35.7% | $1,020,909▲7.4% | $1,020,909▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $83,652▲89.8% | $57,559▼23.8% | $950,845▲2.8% | $950,845▲2.8% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $44,069▼13.8% | $75,577▼12.8% | $925,274▼2.7% | $925,274▼2.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $51,120▼3.1% | $86,635▲11.9% | $951,155▼4.1% | $951,155▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $52,743▲94.7% | $77,397▲6.0% | $991,326▼2.2% | $991,326▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $27,088▼44.2% | $73,013▼4.9% | $1,013,310▼4.1% | $1,013,310▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $48,571 | $76,743 | $1,056,444 | $1,056,444 | 990PF |
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Data for Verna M Griffee Trust (EIN 31-6103083) 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.