Central Ohio Community Improvement
To stabilize or increase property values in areas of Franklin County suffering from the effects of blighted, vacant, abandoned, tax-foreclosed or economically-stranded properties and to promote and facilitate rehabilitation, reutilization and return to productive status.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.9M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$67K
+113.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+113.9% YoY
About Central Ohio Community Improvement
Based on IRS filings
Central Ohio Community Improvement is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $88K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,936,783 | $15,849,163 | $12,619,826 |
| Revenue | $11,406,142 | $18,148,092 | $4,628,636 |
| Expenses | $10,589,909 | $16,272,234 | $4,395,683 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $88,200 | $57,463 | $21,463 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Central Ohio Community Improvement
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Homes on the Hill ($37,375), Homeport Voice & Vision ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homes on the Hill Columbus, OH | — | $37,375 |
| Homeport Voice & Vision Columbus, OH | — | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtiss L Williams | Executive Director | 40 | $277,077 |
| Melissa Coleman | Asst Secretary | 40 | $96,654 |
| Erica Crawley | Ex-Officio Member | 2 | — |
| Cheryl Brooks-Sullivan | Ex-Officio MemberCOCIC Chairperson | 2 | — |
| John OGrady | Ex-Officio Member | 2 | — |
| Sadicka White | Appointed DirectorCOCIC Vice Pres | 2 | — |
| Robert Weiler | Appointed DirectorCOCIC Vice Pres | 2 | — |
| Michael Stevens | City of Columbus Representative | 2 | — |
| Jim Jewel | Township Representative | 2 | — |
| Fred Ransier | COCIC Vice Pres SecretaryTreasurer | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Ohio Community Improvement?
Central Ohio Community Improvement is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in COLUMBUS, OH. It holds $15.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Central Ohio Community Improvement?
As of 2024, Central Ohio Community Improvement holds $15.9M in total assets with $11.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $67K in 2024.
Where does Central Ohio Community Improvement operate?
Central Ohio Community Improvement has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Central Ohio Community Improvement award?
In 2024, Central Ohio Community Improvement awarded 2 grants totaling $67K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Central Ohio Community Improvement's EIN?
Central Ohio Community Improvement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3829443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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