Nonprofit · EIN 31-1620483
FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO
Tax-exempt · NELSONVILLE, OH 45764
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $26,141,317 | $11,501,492 | $14,639,825 | $128,064,929 | $8,858,177 | $119,206,752 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $29,031,055 | $13,767,751 | $15,263,304 | $105,544,952 | $7,443,691 | $98,101,261 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,432,573
- Program service revenue
- $1,561,011
- Investment income
- $4,177,100
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,185,421
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$29,367
- Other revenue
- -$29,367
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,596,626
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $440,792
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,245,320
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,960,216
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $37,000
- Occupancy
- $48,069
- Travel
- $213,258
- Depreciation
- $41,027
- Program services (functional)
- $8,296,736
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,499,016
- Fundraising (functional)
- $705,740
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $105,544,952
- Total assets, end of year
- $128,064,929
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,858,177
- Net assets, end of year
- $119,206,752
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $783,288
- Publicly traded securities
- $123,648,521
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $39,193,824
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $80,012,928
- Gross receipts
- $56,417,088
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 330
- Year formed
- 1998
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARA BROOK | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $250,000 | $11,547 |
| HOLLY SHELTON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $163,245 | $16,000 |
| RONALD STRICKMAKER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ CONGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY CHADDOCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY LAHMERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MOONEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY LUSK ZIMPHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH WILLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI TANNER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN TAYLOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERA COLEMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERI GEIGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN KVAMME | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARC REITTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOM W JOHNSON | EMERITUS/TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RON CREMEANS | EMERITUS/TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT MICK MCLAUGHLIN | EMERITUS/TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JO ELLEN DIEHL YEARY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOK CARA | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $231,800 | $11,547 |
| SHELTON HOLLY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $139,046 | $14,000 |
| STRICKMAKER RONALD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CONGER TJ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHADDOCK JEFFERY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAHMERS NANCY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLS SARAH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMPBELL MARIANNE | EMERITUS / TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MCLAUGHLIN ROBERT MICK | EMERITUS / TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CREMEANS RON | EMERITUS / TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MOONEY CHRISTOPHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUSK ZIMPHER NANCY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TANNER KRISTI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAYLOR KEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLEMAN TERA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEIGER TERI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KVAMME MEGAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REITTER MARC | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JO ELLEN DIEHL YEARY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 35 PUBLIC SQ, NELSONVILLE, OH 45764-1132
- In care of
- % ROGER MCCAULEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CARA DINGUS BROOK, 35 PUBLIC SQUARE PO BOX 456, NELSONVILLE, OH 45764
- Signed the 990
- CARA DINGUS BROOK, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (740) 753-1111
- Website
- WWW.APPALACHIANOHIO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REA & ASSOCIATES
Mission
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. AT THE FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO, WE ENVISION A REGION ABUNDANT IN POSSIBILITIES. WE WORK TOWARDS THIS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR DONORS, GRANTEES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY SHRINKING THE PHILANTHROPY GAP BETWEEN APPALACHIAN OHIO AND THE REST OF THE STATE; AWARDING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES; AND CONVENING PARTNERS TOGETHER MORE REGULARLY AROUND MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE TO OUR REGION.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,700,110 · revenue $1,561,011
- 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.Expenses $5,856,840 · grants $5,856,840
- IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DONORS WHO HAVE CREATED FUNDS TO CELEBRATE AND MEMORIALIZE LOVED ONES WITH THE GIFT OF EDUCATION, FAO AWARDED 664 SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2024. 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.Expenses $739,786 · grants $739,786
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1620483
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T310)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $128,064,929
- Income (IRS master file)
- $56,417,088
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $26,141,317 | $11,501,492 | $128,064,929 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $29,031,055 | $13,767,751 | $105,544,952 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $22,438,784 | $5,525,145 | $81,090,516 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 31-1620483).
Questions about FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO
- What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO is 31-1620483.
- Is FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO 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 FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CARA DINGUS BROOK.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $250,000 (CARA BROOK, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $26,141,317, expenses of $11,501,492 and total assets of $128,064,929 at year end.
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