Athens Rotary Foundation
The Athens Rotary Foundation supports adn promotes the welfare of children, youth, and young adults in Athens county Ohio by providing grants in aid or direct funding to organizations whose goals and nee
Athens Rotary Foundation at a glance
In short: Athens Rotary Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $761,234
- +8.4% 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 Athens Rotary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seoh History Ctr ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Athens Rotary Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $30K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seoh History Ctr Athens, OH | ARF Grant | $10,000 |
| Alexander PTO Albany, OH | Playground | $5,000 |
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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 | $761,234 | $93,640 | $34,613 | $15,000 | 2 | $44,835 |
| 2023 | $702,207 | $136,727 | $45,827 | $15,000 | 2 | $24,781 |
| 2022 | $635,610 | $48,109 | $137,020 | $15,000 | 2 | $18,360 |
| 2021 | $724,521 | $115,678 | $44,791 | $30,000 | 2 | $31,489 |
| 2020 | $653,634 | $313,840 | $31,653 | $10,000 | 1 | $35,608 |
About Athens Rotary Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Athens Rotary Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Athens, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $761K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Athens Rotary Foundation is led by C. McCallister, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. McCallister
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Baringer
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David W. Diggle
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Miller
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Mark
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Barga
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Wood
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hepworth
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Mark Heflin (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Diane McVey (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Gerald Mollica (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: M. Hutchinson (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Candy Kemmerer (2020–2021) — Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Athens Rotary Foundation
How much does Athens Rotary Foundation give each year?
Athens Rotary Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
How large is Athens Rotary Foundation?
Athens Rotary Foundation reported $761K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $94K.
What is Athens Rotary Foundation?
Athens Rotary Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Athens, OH. It holds $761K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Athens Rotary Foundation operate?
Athens Rotary Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Athens Rotary Foundation's EIN?
Athens Rotary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1600581. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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