# Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation

Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) nonprofit in Columbus, Ohio 43214. EIN 80-0449315. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To provide support to blind and visually impaired children who are enrolled in the Ohio State School for the Blind's (OSSB) educational programs, school activities and student music programs.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/800449315/202523189349307992/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO) (IRS activity code B94)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2009
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $37,554 | $15,523 | $310,898 | $310,898 | 0 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/800449315/202523189349307992/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $14,443 (93%), management $978 (6%), fundraising $102 (1%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $37,554, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 24 PTAs and PTOs in Columbus.
- Revenue $37,554 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 212 PTAs and PTOs in Ohio; median $54,873.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Franklin County, Ohio: about 311,601 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 691 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Columbus: 20 camps, 534 licensed child care centers, 31 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/columbus
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation's EIN?**

Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0449315. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation in Columbus, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2009. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "To provide support to blind and visually impaired children who are enrolled in the Ohio State School for the Blind's (OSSB) educational programs, school activities and student music programs." The IRS classifies it as: Parent-teacher group (PTA or PTO).

**How much money does Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Ohio State School for the Blind Parent Teacher Staff Foundation reported total revenue of $37,554 and total expenses of $15,523 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.