Appalachian Partnership Inc
To foster enduring, widely spread prosperity across appalachian Ohio by helping build the region's private sector business economy and work with banks and revolving loan funds as an additional or alternate funding source for small business projects in Ohio's Appalachian-designated counties.
Appalachian Partnership Inc at a glance
In short: Appalachian Partnership Inc gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $720K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,440,507
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $720,254
- Median grant
- $720,254
- Total assets
- $13,537,782
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Appalachian Partnership Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was E Capital Partners LLC ($851K). Together the top 2 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| E Capital Partners LLC Ashtabula, OH | Transfer of Loans to Entrepreneurs. | $851,398 |
| Ohiose Inc Hillsboro, OH | To contribute net assets and operations of a discontinued segment to this newly formed entity. | $589,109 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,537,782 | $2,379,217 | $3,616,860 | $1,440,507 | 2 | $255,963 |
| 2023 | $15,299,039 | $5,011,492 | $3,386,272 | — | — | $211,397 |
| 2022 | $13,784,353 | $3,453,432 | $3,189,572 | — | — | $189,951 |
| 2021 | $13,165,694 | $3,356,039 | $3,104,282 | — | — | $204,286 |
| 2020 | $15,420,552 | $4,362,947 | $3,266,655 | — | — | $72,050 |
About Appalachian Partnership Inc
Based on IRS filings
Appalachian Partnership Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Logan, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $256K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Appalachian Partnership Inc is led by Glenda Bumgarner, CEO - Api on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glenda Bumgarner
CEO - Api
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $298K (2024)
Marjean Kennedy
Chairperson - Api & Apeg
Chairperson → Chairperson - Api & Apeg, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Stockmeister
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack McCoy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Kidd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Archer
Director
Director → Governance, 2023
Governance → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Evans
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Cover
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Stepp
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Wilcox
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (40)
- Former: Chuck Sulerzyski (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Craig Butler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David Willhelm (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dennis Mingyar (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jay Goodman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeanette Wierzbicki (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Katy Farber (2020–2023) — Vice President - Business Services
- Former: Ken Mason (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Marty Hohenberger (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Abbott (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Linton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Jacoby (2020–2023) — CEO - Apeg
- Former: Sam Schupbach (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tammy Osborne-Smith (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Zane Daniels (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ryan Kirkham (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Koscielak (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffery Woda (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Tracy Stevens (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Terry Slaybaugh (2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew Graf (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Connie Luck (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Bauer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff East (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Matt Cybulski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Brooks (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Harold E. Looman (2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Woda (2021) — Director
- Former: Terrence Slaybaugh (2021) — Director
- Former: Bob Miller (2020) — Director
- Former: Brad Blair (2020) — CEO -Apg
- Former: Byran Stepp (2020) — Director
- Former: Duane Nellis (2020) — Director
- Former: Greg Adams (2020) — Director
- Former: John Molinaro (2020) — CEO - Api
- Former: Julie Battles (2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan Kirkman (2020) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Gilbert (2020) — Director
- Former: Stu Cordell (2020) — Director
- Former: Tim Wells (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $298K, to Glenda Bumgarner (CEO - API).
Frequently asked questions about Appalachian Partnership Inc
How much does Appalachian Partnership Inc give each year?
Appalachian Partnership Inc gave $1.4M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Appalachian Partnership Inc?
Appalachian Partnership Inc reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Appalachian Partnership Inc?
Appalachian Partnership Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Logan, OH. It holds $13.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Appalachian Partnership Inc operate?
Appalachian Partnership Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Appalachian Partnership Inc's EIN?
Appalachian Partnership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3478053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Appalachian Partnership Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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