Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation

EIN: 810576974 501(c)(3) Education

Gahanna, OH

Total Revenue
$428,289
Total Expenses
$348,021
Total Assets
$6,619,127
Net Assets
$6,619,127
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
W Michael Fritz
Phone
6144160298
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $428K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $80K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

To promote excellence in education in Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $186,894

Funds provide to GJPS for Educational Grants to teachers and schools

Program 2
Expenses: $105,504

Scholarships to higher education institutions on behalf of students

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $247,241
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $123,835
Other Revenue $57,213
TOTAL REVENUE $428,289

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $292,398
Salaries & Benefits $45,913
Fundraising Expenses $18,365
Program Expenses $292,398
Other Expenses $9,710
TOTAL EXPENSES $348,021

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $428,289 $380,947 +0.1%
Expenses $348,021 $269,943 +0.3%
Net Income $80,268 $111,004 -0.3%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
N/A
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
6
$45,913
Total Directors
18
$45,913
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DIANNA BESSIGNANO Assistant Ex Director 30.00
Officer Director
$25,927 $0 $25,927
TRICIA MUELLER Executive Director 29.00
Officer Director
$19,986 $0 $19,986
W MICHAEL FRITZ Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON TOMKO Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN BABCENIC Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLE BICKEL Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WANDA DWORKIN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA FIRE Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE FOOR Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANY HANNA Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEWITT HARRELL Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HELLER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NED SEGELKEN President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SURIANO Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLEY WISE Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEY DEAGLE board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE HORN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL LONG Director 1.00
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
2025 $428,289 $348,021 $6,619,127 $80,268
2024 $380,947 $269,943 $5,647,880 $111,004
2023 $366,982 $308,122 $5,126,870 $58,860
2022 $576,569 $322,741 $4,459,878 $253,828
2021 $1,873,467 $235,987 $5,328,650 $1,637,480
2020 $1,271,837 $205,128 $3,416,225 $1,066,709
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