Scripps Howard Fund

EIN: 872877540 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CINCINNATI, OH

Total Revenue
$2,643,571
Total Expenses
$2,116,086
Total Assets
$1,563,886
Net Assets
$1,509,826
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
OH
Phone
5139773000
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Scripps Howard Fund, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $527K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

Creating informed and engaged communities through journalism education, childhood literacy and local causes.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,637,571
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $6,000
TOTAL REVENUE $2,643,571

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $896,313
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,939,852
Other Expenses $1,219,773
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,116,086

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,643,571 $1,845,935 +0.4%
Expenses $2,116,086 $1,525,032 +0.4%
Net Income $527,485 $320,903 +0.6%
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
23
Independent Members
22
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
22

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
5
$342,806
Total Directors
23
$342,806
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Carolyn Micheli Lead Trustee 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Giles Secretary and Trustee 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Liz Carter President, CEO, and Trustee 7.5
Officer Director
$0 $7,292 $164,995
Meredith Delaney President, CEO, and Trustee (Beg 05/2024) 7.5
Officer Director
$0 $12,960 $177,811
Rebecca Riegelsberger Treasurer and Trustee 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Austin Heidt Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christina Hartman Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dean Littleton Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eli Scripps Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jack Howard-Potter Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Kaufman Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie McGehee Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kate O'Brian Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathleen Choal Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keisha Taylor-Starr Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leon Clark Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Knuston Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lyn Plantinga Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Scagliotti Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ray Granado Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roy Perkins Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam Scripps Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Samantha Brickner Anderson Trustee 1.0
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 $2,643,571 $2,116,086 $1,563,886 $527,485
2023 $1,845,935 $1,525,032 $1,366,735 $320,903
2022 $1,414,215 $752,777 $687,851 $661,438
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