CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE

EIN: 314379438 501(c)(3)

COLUMBUS, OH

Total Revenue
$2,604,920
Total Expenses
$2,509,685
Total Assets
$4,187,946
Net Assets
$3,475,783
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1936
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
TAMAR FORREST
Phone
6142523157
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE, founded in 1936, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.5M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOUSE (CCH) IS A COMPREHENSIVE, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED COMMUNITY CENTER THAT HAS BEEN SERVING THE NEAR EAST AND SOUTH SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS OF COLUMBUS, OHIO SINCE 1936. RATHER THAN SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS ONE PROBLEM OR SOCIAL CONDITION, CCH HOLISTICALLY COMBATS THE MYRIAD EFFECTS OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY. HEALTHY CHILDREN CAN ONLY EXIST WITHIN STRONG FAMILIES; FAMILIES CAN ONLY SUCCEED WHEN SURROUNDED BY SAFE, SUPPORTIVE NEIGHBORHOODS. CCH HAS A LONG HISTORY OF SUCCESS OFFERING PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EARLY EDUCATION/CHILDCARE, AFTER-SCHOOL/SUMMER PROGRAMS, TRANSIT ARTS/TEEN DEVELOPMENT, SENIOR PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, FAMILY STRENGTHENING/SOCIAL WORK, BASIC NEEDS/CRISIS ASSISTANCE, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. MORE THAN 4,000 INDIVIDUALS ACCESS CRITICAL SERVICES AT CCH EACH YEAR, WHICH REDUCES OR ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR INDIVIDUALS TO RELY ON COSTLY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE OR GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, AND CAN PREVENT GREATER ISSUES SUCH AS HOMELESSNESS, CRIME, UNEM

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $634,572

STRONG FAMILIES PROGRAMMING: STRONG FAMILIES CREATE STRONG COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE THE SERVICES NEEDED TO REDUCE FOOD, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT INSECURITIES. OUR FAMILY PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE...

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STRONG FAMILIES PROGRAMMING: STRONG FAMILIES CREATE STRONG COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE THE SERVICES NEEDED TO REDUCE FOOD, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT INSECURITIES. OUR FAMILY PROGRAMS HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE LOCAL RESOURCES AND FIND EMERGENCY CARE NEAR THEM SO THEY CAN LIVE IN SAFE AND SUPPORTED HOUSEHOLDS. WE OFFER SOFT SKILLS TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION TRAINING AND EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAMS TO HELP ACCESS RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMMING, PARENTING WORKSHOPS AND MORE.

Program 2
Expenses: $565,982

SENIOR PROGRAMMING: STAYING ACTIVE IN A COMMUNITY IS CRITICAL IN LATER LIFE. THAT'S WHY OUR SENIOR PROGRAM PROVIDES ENGAGING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES FOR SENIORS, BY SENIORS SO THEY CAN...

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SENIOR PROGRAMMING: STAYING ACTIVE IN A COMMUNITY IS CRITICAL IN LATER LIFE. THAT'S WHY OUR SENIOR PROGRAM PROVIDES ENGAGING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES FOR SENIORS, BY SENIORS SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO LIVE HEALTHY LIVES WITHIN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS. OUR VILLAGE CENTRAL SENIOR PROGRAM HELPS ADULTS AGES 60 AND OLDER MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND COMBAT ISOLATION AS THEY AGE. LED BY THE MEMBERS THEMSELVES, SENIORS COLLABORATE AND SHARE THEIR LIFELONG GIFTS WITH ONE ANOTHER. ADDITIONALLY, WE SUPPORT OUR SENIORS THROUGH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, WELLNESS PROGRAMS, HOME REPAIRS, ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, ORGANIZED SOCIAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MORE.

Program 3
Expenses: $437,183

YOUTH PROGRAMMING: WE HELP YOUTH SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE CULTURE, CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. HERE, YOUTH HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO PLAY WITH FRIENDS AND...

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YOUTH PROGRAMMING: WE HELP YOUTH SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE CULTURE, CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. HERE, YOUTH HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO PLAY WITH FRIENDS AND DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS- HELPING THEM LEAD HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER LIVES. " LAUGHTER AND LEARNING GO HAND-IN-HAND IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. RUNNING AUGUST UNTIL MAY, EVERY MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 4-6PM, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TUTORING, A FREE COMPUTER LAB, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, FIELD TRIPS, MUSIC AND ARTS EDUCATION, AND HEALTHY MEALS/SNACK FOR YOUTH AGES 5-11. " OUR SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAM SUPPORTS BUSY PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 5-13. WE PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS EACH DAY. ADDITIONALLY, CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, ARTS PROGRAMMING AND MORE. " OUR TRANSIT ARTS PROGRAM BRINGS THE POWER OF CULTURE, CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION TO YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE HOST FREE WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED WEEKLY WHERE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY ARTISTS AND MENTORS LEAD GROUP SESSIONS TEACHING AND PRACTICING THE ARTS. CREATIVE ENGAGEMENT BUILDS UPON GIFTS OF YOUTH, WHILE PROVIDING A SAFE SPACE FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND HEALING; AND A CONNECTION TO NETWORKS THAT OFFER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,298,559
Program Service Revenue $38,298
Investment Income $41,710
Other Revenue $226,353
TOTAL REVENUE $2,604,920

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,180,456
Fundraising Expenses $29,495
Program Expenses $2,299,179
Other Expenses $1,306,795
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,509,685

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,604,920 $3,808,483 -0.3%
Expenses $2,509,685 $4,130,550 -0.4%
Net Income $95,235 $-322,067 -1.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
47
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$107,838
Total Directors
15
$107,838
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TAMAR FORREST EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$107,838 $0 $107,838
ASHLEY BERRY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL BRYSON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA DURHAM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENITA KAHN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ART KRUMSEE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBER LINEBARGER VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JERZEL PIERRE-LOUIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISA RATAJCZAK PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW SCHLINGMAN TREASUER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA SHIELDS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK STEFANIK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA STRAUSBAUGH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS SUEL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SUNAMI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,604,920 $2,509,685 $4,187,946 $95,235
2022 $3,808,483 $4,130,550 $4,039,927 $-322,067
2021 $3,689,937 $3,205,670 $5,010,181 $484,267
2021 $2,852,943 $2,995,049 $4,245,139 $-142,106
2020 $2,339,760 $2,205,102 $3,726,448 $134,658
2019 $1,566,414 $1,603,499 $3,445,294 $-37,085
2018 $1,233,027 $1,309,162 $3,392,587 $-76,135
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