Archaeological Networks Inc
Archaeological Networks Inc is a private foundation based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. It made nine grants totaling $298,554 in 2025, all to organizations in Ohio.
Archaeological Networks Inc at a glance
In short: Archaeological Networks Inc gave $299K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $298,554
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -30.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,173
- +53.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $6,147,183
- -34.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Archaeological Networks Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Robin Heiser as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Robin Heiser
Mailing address: 7327 Jackson Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Phone: (330) 562-7070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Archaeological Networks Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gilmour Academy ($57K). Together the top 9 received $299K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 58 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Archaeological Networks Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $222K (2023) to $299K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $299K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gilmour Academy Gates Mills, OH | Charitable | $57,000 |
| Muskingum University New Concord, OH | Educational | $50,000 |
| Rescue Village Novelty, OH | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $48,000 |
| Cleveland Zoo Cleveland, OH | Educational | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield, OH | Educational | $20,554 |
| University School Shaker HTS, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rattner School Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,147,183 | $242,684 | $331,491 | $298,554 | 9 | $298,554 | $171,891 | $318,071 |
| 2024 | $9,345,901 | $3,337,401 | $335,297 | $281,774 | 13 | $281,774 | $151,430 | $298,554 |
| 2023 | $6,343,797 | $693,710 | $1,123,310 | $221,537 | 12 | $221,537 | — | $281,774 |
| 2022 | $6,773,397 | $903,811 | $353,756 | $283,255 | 12 | $283,255 | — | $222,429 |
| 2021 | $6,223,342 | $1,959,786 | $280,230 | $221,700 | 12 | — | — | $282,494 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Archaeological Networks Inc reported a distributable amount of $318K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included awards with educational and charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Muskingum University says its mission is to prepare learners to think critically, excel professionally, grow personally, and contribute ethically. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History says it seeks to inspire, through science and education, a passion for nature and the protection of natural diversity. University School says its mission is to develop promising and motivated boys into accomplished and independent young men.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made nine grants totaling $298,554. Awards ranged from $8,000 to $57,000, with a median grant of $30,000. Its largest awards included $57,000 to Gilmour Academy, $50,000 to Muskingum University, $50,000 to Rescue Village, and $48,000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Other grants included $30,000 to Cleveland Zoo and $25,000 to Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robin Heiser is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Archaeological Networks Inc is led by Robin Heiser, President on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robin Heiser
President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carl Jagatich (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Archaeological Networks Inc
How much does Archaeological Networks Inc give each year?
Archaeological Networks Inc gave $299K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $282K across 13 grants.
What is Archaeological Networks Inc's typical grant size?
Archaeological Networks Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $33,173, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Archaeological Networks Inc give grants?
Archaeological Networks Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (4 grants).
Does Archaeological Networks Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Archaeological Networks Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Archaeological Networks Inc's largest grantees?
Archaeological Networks Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Gilmour Academy ($57,000), Muskingum University ($50,000) and Rescue Village ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Archaeological Networks Inc?
Archaeological Networks Inc reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $299K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $318K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Archaeological Networks Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included awards with educational and charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Muskingum University says its mission is to prepare learners to think critically, excel professionally, grow personally, and contribute ethically. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Archaeological Networks Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Archaeological Networks Inc's EIN?
Archaeological Networks Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1804107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Archaeological Networks Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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