Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County
The Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County improves the quality of life in our community by surveying its stakeholders, developing strategic objectives, identifying impactful projects, raising funds, and providing oversight for the successful completion of those projects.
Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County at a glance
In short: Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County gave $389K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $97K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $389,060
- +139.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,265
- +139.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $92,500
- Total assets
- $1,794,323
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pymatuning Valley ($195K). Together the top 4 received $389K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 19 (58%).
How Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County gives
- Giving grew 251% 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 $111K (2021) to $389K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $389K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pymatuning Valley | Greenway Trail | $195,362 |
| Lake Shore Park | Upper Pond Renovation | $135,000 |
| Geneva Township Park | New Pavilion and Restrooms | $50,000 |
| Geneva-on-the-Lake | Recreational Playground Upgrade | $8,698 |
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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 | $1,794,323 | $638,461 | $488,525 | $389,060 | 4 | $89,973 |
| 2023 | $1,625,579 | $424,665 | $264,634 | $162,808 | 4 | $39,545 |
| 2022 | $1,399,270 | $311,953 | $364,897 | $244,684 | 6 | $-9,266 |
| 2021 | $1,490,829 | $331,574 | $200,247 | $110,765 | 3 | $69,900 |
| 2020 | $1,368,169 | $225,935 | $208,951 | $112,173 | 2 | $7,742 |
About Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County
Based on IRS filings
Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County is a public charity, based in Ashtabula, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $389K. Net investment income was $90K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County is led by Amanda Tirotta, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Tirotta
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $62K (2024)
Lori A. Herpen
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Diehl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald W. Chaplin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Janson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Kister
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Carlucci
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Glasky
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Haught
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Coxon
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Bell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Hellmer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Leehan
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Spencer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jerry Powers (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Mary Lou Howe (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Stephen E. Varckette (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Beth Cybulski (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Phil Pawlowski (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Stuart Cordell (2020) — Trustee
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 $62K, to Amanda Tirotta (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County
How much does Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County give each year?
Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County gave $389K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $163K across 4 grants.
What is Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County's typical grant size?
Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County's median grant in 2024 was $92,500, and its average grant was $97,265, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County?
Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $638K.
What is Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County's EIN?
Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0843430. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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