Stan Hywet named one of worst run charities in America

[MDZip]

First, I didn't know Stan Hywett was a non-profit organization, but mainstreet.com gave them one of the worst ratings in the country. Article is a little old (June 2010) but I hadn't seen anything on this before.

12. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Administrative expenses: 45.8%

Like many historical landmarks, the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio is a window into the past. The former home of one of the founders of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, it was built in 1915 and was turned over to a nonprofit organization in 1957. The site exists to educate the public about itself: the history of the land, the owners, and the local rubber industry. Maintenance of the property, as well as the $150,000 paid to its president and CEO, Harry Lynch, ate into the home’s budget of over four and a half million dollars in fiscal year 2007, which goes to educational programs for schoolchildren as well as the local population. Being the only historical landmark in Akron, known at one time as the “Rubber Capital of the World”, the Stan Hywet house is an important local resource whose impact would surely be even more substantial if it could reduce its administrative overhead.

[Zipmeister]

First, I didn't know Stan Hywett was a non-profit organization, but mainstreet.com gave them one of the worst ratings in the country. Article is a little old (June 2010) but I hadn't seen anything on this before.

12. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Administrative expenses: 45.8%

Like many historical landmarks, the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio is a window into the past. The former home of one of the founders of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, it was built in 1915 and was turned over to a nonprofit organization in 1957. The site exists to educate the public about itself: the history of the land, the owners, and the local rubber industry. Maintenance of the property, as well as the $150,000 paid to its president and CEO, Harry Lynch, ate into the home’s budget of over four and a half million dollars in fiscal year 2007, which goes to educational programs for schoolchildren as well as the local population. Being the only historical landmark in Akron, known at one time as the “Rubber Capital of the World”, the Stan Hywet house is an important local resource whose impact would surely be even more substantial if it could reduce its administrative overhead.

Stan Hywet was a great place to go to watch a Zips soccer game back in the early 60s.

[ziplock]

First, I didn't know Stan Hywett was a non-profit organization, but mainstreet.com gave them one of the worst ratings in the country. Article is a little old (June 2010) but I hadn't seen anything on this before.

12. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens

Administrative expenses: 45.8%

Like many historical landmarks, the Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio is a window into the past. The former home of one of the founders of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, it was built in 1915 and was turned over to a nonprofit organization in 1957. The site exists to educate the public about itself: the history of the land, the owners, and the local rubber industry. Maintenance of the property, as well as the $150,000 paid to its president and CEO, Harry Lynch, ate into the home’s budget of over four and a half million dollars in fiscal year 2007, which goes to educational programs for schoolchildren as well as the local population. Being the only historical landmark in Akron, known at one time as the “Rubber Capital of the World”, the Stan Hywet house is an important local resource whose impact would surely be even more substantial if it could reduce its administrative overhead.

Stan Hywet was a great place to go to watch a Zips soccer game back in the early 60s.

My first ever UA soccer experience was UA playing tOSU on Stan Hywet's "front yard" in the 60's. My recollection was that Akron took it to 'em.

Go Zips.