Athens County Foundation
- Assets
- $11.2m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $3.1m
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Athens, OH
- Founding
- 09/1982
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 31-1040215
Organization Overview
Athens County Foundation is located in Athens, OH. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Athens County Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Athens County Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Athens County Foundation generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Athens County Foundation has awarded 255 individual grants totaling $3,308,386. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION AWARDS COMPETITIVE GRANTS AND DISTRIBUTIONS THROUGH AN APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS. THE FOCUS OF THESE AWARDS IS TOWARD EDUCATION, WELFARE ENHANCEMENT, CIVIC PROJECTS, AND COMMUNITY BETTERMENT THROUGH GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN ATHENS, OHIO AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. DURING THE YEAR THERE WERE 115 GRANTS AWARDED.
LEADERSHIP ATHENS COUNTY PROGRAM IS A NINE-MONTH COURSE AIMED AT DEVELOPING A GROUP OF INFORMED CITIZENS TO PROVIDE DYNAMIC COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP. IT ALSO ENCOMPASSES A YOUTH LEADERSHIP GROUP COMPONENT AIMED AT DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS
CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM FOR ATHENS COUNTY NON-PROFITS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cheryl Sylvester President & Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Julia Paxton Pagon Vice Chairperson (begin 1/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Claudia Hale Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Geoffrey Morgan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Otis Crocron Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jessica Thomas Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $30,995 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,249,108 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,144,970 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,280,103 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,004 |
| Investment income | $216,370 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$28,815 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,627 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,417,036 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $560,621 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,944 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,944 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $203,624 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,011 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,927 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $325 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $39,838 |
| Fees for services: Other | $48,468 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $16,094 |
| Information technology | $20,702 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,996 |
| Travel | $23,709 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,029 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,783 |
| Insurance | $4,873 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,125,648 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $47,516 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $40,149 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $198,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,509 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,548 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,728,572 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,140,751 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,176,045 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,202 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $514,239 |
| Total liabilities | $529,441 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,640,719 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,005,885 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $11,176,045 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Athens County Foundation has awarded $449,628 in support to 36 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN RED CROSS PURPOSE: HOME FIRE CAMPAIGN - PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCY IN ATHENS COUNTY | $9,000 |
ATHENS CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: NATURE FOR ALL; GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,870 |
ATHENS COUNTY COMMUNITY SINGERS PURPOSE: SERVING THE COMMUNITY WITH SONG | $6,200 |
ARTS WEST PURPOSE: ARTS WEST PRESENTS: ONCE THE MUSICAL; GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,931 |
ATHENS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES PURPOSE: OPERATION FULL BELLY | $7,000 |
ATHENS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY DBA SOUTHEAST OHIO HISTORY CENTER PURPOSE: SCIENCE AND HISTORY ON THE ROCKS; INVIDIBLE GROUND: MAKING COMMUNITY HISTORY VISIBLE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,162 |