BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc
BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New Lexington, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 60 grants totaling $80,735, primarily to organizations in Ohio.
BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc gave $81K across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Ohio. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,735
- +59.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,346
- +46.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (37 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2023 final return says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists the contact as BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation and says to see attached materials. These are details from the final return, not current application instructions.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 final return lists monthly deadlines; this is not a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- The 2023 final return lists monthly deadlines; this is not a current application cycle.
- Contact
Application contact: Bpoe 509 Charitable Foundation
Mailing address: 109 South Main Street, New Lexington, OH 43764
Phone: (740) 342-9445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BPOE 509 ENF ($7K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 184 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The remaining reported shares went to Tennessee (2%), and North Carolina, Michigan, and Pennsylvania (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 37 of 60 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 271% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $81K (2024). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BPOE 509 ENF New Lexington, OH | Donation | $6,700 |
| NL Food Pantry New Lexington, OH | Donation | $5,500 |
| Perry County Housing Coalition New Lexington, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Miller Band Boosters Hemlock, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| Sheridan High School Band Thornville, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| Crooksville Music Boosters Crooksville, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| New Lexington Band Boosters New Lexington, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| NL Classic Riders New Lexington, OH | Ride with Santa | $3,000 |
| Perry County Angel Tree New Lexington, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| Perry County Longbeards New Lexington, OH | Donation | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 60 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 55 and 45 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $83,710 | $84,245 | $80,735 | 60 | $84,245 | $1,770 |
| 2023 | $27,201 | $70,572 | $53,978 | $50,558 | 55 | $53,978 | $969 |
| 2022 | $10,607 | $31,999 | $30,195 | $26,852 | 45 | $30,195 | $594 |
| 2021 | $8,803 | $30,595 | $24,237 | $21,780 | 24 | — | $238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including food, housing, youth and school band groups, and community organizations. For example, the National Fire Safety Council, a 2024 grantee, describes its own mission as preventing accidents and saving lives through fire, burn-prevention, and life-safety education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $80,735. Grants ranged from $100 to $6,700, with a median of $1,000. Notable awards included BPOE 509 ENF ($6,700), NL Food Pantry ($5,500), Perry County Housing Coalition ($5,000), Miller Band Boosters ($3,000), Sheridan High School Band ($3,000), Crooksville Music Boosters ($3,000), New Lexington Band Boosters ($3,000), NL Classic Riders ($3,000), and Perry County Angel Tree ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lori Harmon as president, Chuck Taylor as secretary, and Steve Dailey as treasurer.
BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Lori Harmon, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Harmon
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Chuck Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steve Dailey
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lori Epifano (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc gave $81K across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 55 grants.
What is BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,346, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Lexington, OH (34 grants), Crooksville, OH (7 grants), Thornville, OH (4 grants) and Somerset, OH (3 grants).
Does BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (58 grants).
Who are BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include BPOE 509 ENF ($6,700), NL Food Pantry ($5,500) and Perry County Housing Coalition ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including food, housing, youth and school band groups, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc?
The 2023 final return says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0261993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). BPOE 509 Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bpoe-509-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_e992399eedcd4a4aac67e769e179ec82
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