Nonprofit · EIN 23-7109141
STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · BEAVERCREEK, OH 45440
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,567,136 | $8,500,766 | $66,370 | $9,271,123 | $6,469,132 | $2,801,991 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,508,284 | $8,203,522 | $304,762 | $8,469,553 | $5,949,375 | $2,520,178 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,559,582 | $6,285,101 | $274,481 | $8,104,786 | $6,141,350 | $1,963,436 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $266,596
- Membership dues
- $148,500
- Program service revenue
- $8,062,616
- Investment income
- $213,052
- Other revenue
- $24,872
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $259,574
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,191,419
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,813,230
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $35,285
- Occupancy
- $63,092
- Travel
- $13,607
- Depreciation
- $2,406
- Program services (functional)
- $7,058,591
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,442,175
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,469,553
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,271,123
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,469,132
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,801,991
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $66,677
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,377,014
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,801,991
- Gross receipts
- $8,567,136
- Employees
- 546
- Volunteers
- 22
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSIE BARLOW | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $234,230 | $25,344 |
| DEREK BARKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE BRANDSTATER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY COCKERILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DECKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDE DUROJAIYE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE FERNANDES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL GROVES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY INMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANN NEWKIRK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEVILLE PINTO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA POSEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI RIES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS SPRADLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI STEWART GONZALEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WASHINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS WHITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC SPINA | TRUSTEE - CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JO ALICE BLONDIN | TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE ROADES | TRUSTEE - TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FRANDSEN | TRUSTEE - PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN EDWARDS | TRUSTEE - MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MORAKINYO KUTI | TRUSTEE - MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSIE BARLOW | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $215,179 | $23,484 |
| DEREK BARKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC BRAUN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY COCKERILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DECKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDE DUROJAIYE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE FERNANDES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL GROVES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX JOHNSON | TRUSTEE (JUL-FEB) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORAKINYO KUTI | TRUSTEE (MAR-JUN) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VANN NEWKIRK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEVILLE PINTO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA POSEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SPRADIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI STEWART GONZALEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WHITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FRANDSEN | TRUSTEE - CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SPINA | TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ALICE BLONDIN | TRUSTEE - TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN EDWARDS | TRUSTEE - MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE ROADES | TRUSTEE - MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE BRANDSTATER | TRUSTEE - PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSIE BARLOW | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $210,820 | $21,050 |
| DOREEN LARSON | TRUSTEE - CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL FRANDSEN | TRUSTEE - VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SCHUSTER WEBB | TRUSTEE - TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ALICE BLONDIN | TRUSTEE - MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC SPINA | TRUSTEE - MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK THOMAS | TRUSTEE - MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE BRANDSTATER | TRUSTEE - PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK BARKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TREVOR BATES | TRUSTEE (JOINED) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID DECKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDE DUROJAIYE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN EDWARDS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL GROVES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WALTER JONES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELFRED PINKARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEVILLE PINTO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA POSEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGH SHERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WASHINGTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WHITE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE FERNANDES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE ROADES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2750-B INDIAN RIPPLE RD 225, BEAVERCREEK, OH 45440-3638
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CASSIE BARLOW, 2750-B INDIAN RIPPLE RD 225, BEAVERCREEK, OH 45440
- Signed the 990
- CASSIE BARLOW, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (937) 258-8890
- Website
- WWW.SOCHE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO
Mission
SOCHE IS THE LEADER FOR HIGHER COLLABORATION, ENGAGING WITH COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND INDUSTRY TO TRANSFORM THE ECONOMY THROUGH EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.
Program accomplishments
- STUDENT RESEARCH - THE ORGANIZATION'S STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STUDENTS AT WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE AND THE AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND STUDENTS OF ALL OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES IN COMPANIES ACROSS THE REGION. STUDENTS BENEFIT BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND FINANCIALLY BY WORKING IN STATEOFTHEART LABORATORIES WITH TOP PROFESSIONALS. ADDITIONALLY, THEY CAN USE THIS EXPERIENCE FOR CAPSTONE PROJECTS, COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND GRADUATE RESEARCH. THE AIR FORCE AND REGION RECEIVE THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS WHO BRING ENERGY AND NEW IDEAS TO PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EXPAND INTERNSHIPS IN INDUSTRY CLUSTERS IN THE REGION TO INCREASE ECONOMIC VITALITY BY SECURING A FUTURE WORK FORCE.Expenses $6,979,828 · revenue $7,923,193
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION IS A CONSORTIUM OF LOCAL COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER EDUCATION-RELATED ENTITIES WITH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADVANCE HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE REGION. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SEVERAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCES ANNUALLY ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO ITS MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS CROSS REGISTRATION RESOURCES SO THAT STUDENTS FROM MEMBER INSTITUTIONS CAN BROADEN THEIR RANGE OF STUDY AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES BY ATTENDING COURSES OFFERED BY OTHER MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TO WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE BY SERVING AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR INFORMATION AND OFFERING ACADEMIC ADVISORY ASSISTANCE TO THE BASE'S EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES.Expenses $78,763 · revenue $139,423
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7109141
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B40A)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,271,123
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,567,136
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,567,136 | $8,500,766 | $9,271,123 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,508,284 | $8,203,522 | $8,469,553 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,559,582 | $6,285,101 | $8,104,786 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,074,275 | $6,065,464 | $6,641,134 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7109141).
Questions about STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION is 23-7109141.
- Is STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CASSIE BARLOW.
- Who are the officers and directors of STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $234,230 (CASSIE BARLOW, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does STRATEGIC OHIO COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,567,136, expenses of $8,500,766 and total assets of $9,271,123 at year end.
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