EIN 31-1620483

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
30
State
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (fao) is a regional community Foundation serving the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. The Foundation creates opportunities for Appalachian Ohio's citizens and communities by inspiring and supporting philanthropy.
Total revenues
$22,438,784
2022
Total expenses
$5,525,145
2022
Total assets
$81,090,516
2022
Num. employees
30
2022

Program areas at Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

In a region where there are far fewer philanthropic resources available than in the rest of the state, fao has partnered with communities to help them build locally-focused endowment and resources to reinvest in their communities. Led by local on the ground volunteers, these community funds are creating grantmaking dollars where they haven't existed before and are creating new paths for current and former residents to give back. With fao's support and partnership, these funds have developed and implemented outreach strategies, have been fundraising, and many have embarked on their first grantmaking initiatives across their communities.
In partnership with donors who have created funds to celebrate and memorialize loved ones with the gift of education, fao awarded 264 scholarships in 2022. These scholarships serve to inspire Appalachian Ohio's students to pursue post-secondary education and to contribute to reducing financial barriers that might stand in students' way as they continue their education.
Throughout the year, fao's funds award grants through competitive grant programs as well as through strategic recommendations in partnership with committees and donor services. Grant dollars make investments across many fields of interest, including arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Fao's grant funds support initiatives based in nonprofits, schools, and community organizations.

Grants made by Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Athens Photographic ProjectGeneral Support$0
Greater Minneapolis Crisis NurseryGeneral Support$0
The Dairy Barn Arts CenterGeneral Support$0
...and 50 more grants made totalling $0

Who funds Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Logan Holl FoundationDonation$908,585
American Electric Power FoundationSecond Payment To Support the I'm A Child of Appalachian Fund and the African American Community Fund$500,000
American Electric Power FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$500,000
...and 42 more grants received totalling $4,013,705

Personnel at Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

NameTitleCompensation
Cara DingusPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Martin AdamCfao / Cfao / Cfao / Chief Financial Officer / Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Maureen SharkeyChief of Staff and Associate Secretary of the Board
David WilhelmChief Strategy Officer , Hecate Energy / Board Member$0
Holly SheltonVice President
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$20,052,764
Program services$865,460
Investment income and dividends$1,115,126
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$12,550
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$382,396
Net income from fundraising events$10,488
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$22,438,784

Form 990s for Foundation for Appalachian Ohio

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-13990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-02-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 18 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from American Electric Power Foundation
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 25 new grant, including a grant for $908,585 from Logan Holl Foundation
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCommunity foundationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
35 Public Sq PO Box 456
Nelsonville, OH 45764
Metro area
Columbus, OH
County
Athens County, OH
Website URL
appalachianohio.org/ 
Phone
(740) 753-1111
Facebook page
foundationforappalachianohio 
IRS details
EIN
31-1620483
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T31: Community Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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