Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation
The foundation is dedicated to supporting youth health and wellness in central Ohio
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation at a glance
In short: Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation gave $82K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,222
- -91.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -70.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,278
- -71.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,267
- Total assets
- $6,981,931
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Franklinton Cycleworks ($25K). Together the top 8 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 119 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2025) to $1.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklinton Cycleworks Columbus, OH | Grant - Health and Safety | $25,000 |
| Central Ohio Girls' Hockey Association Canal Winchester, OH | Grant - Youth Hockey | $13,891 |
| Ohio AAA Blue Jackets Dublin, OH | Grant - Youth Hockey | $10,617 |
| Ohio Sled Hockey New Albany, OH | Grant - Youth Hockey | $10,000 |
| Kings Care Foundation El Segundo, CA | Grant - 50/50 Benificiary | $6,534 |
| Central Ohio Youth Ice Hockey Officials Association Westerville, OH | Grant - Youth Hockey | $5,500 |
| Pelotonia Columbus, OH | Grant - Ped Cancer | $5,434 |
| Ccyha Columbus Blue Jackets Special Hockey Dublin, OH | Grant - Youth Hockey | $5,246 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,981,931 | $2,154,603 | $536,536 | $82,222 | 8 | $176,825 |
| 2024 | $6,027,622 | $1,858,405 | $1,490,144 | $987,301 | 27 | $164,759 |
| 2023 | $6,094,008 | $1,663,999 | $2,025,011 | $1,321,545 | 30 | $96,177 |
| 2022 | $4,878,710 | $1,729,664 | $1,107,911 | $608,281 | 19 | $76,072 |
| 2021 | $4,782,636 | $986,024 | $1,011,594 | $660,063 | 35 | $41,214 |
| 2019 | $3,764,018 | $2,067,003 | $1,545,457 | $1,070,994 | 38 | $48,373 |
About Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $177K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation is led by Andee Cochren, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andee Cochren
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Mayne Lyttle
Board Chair
President → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy McConnell
Board Member
Member-At-Large → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica McConnell
Board Member
Member-At-Large → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Wymer
Board Member
Member-At-Large → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Doyle-Ahern
Board Member
Member-At-Large → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John P. McConnell
Emeritus Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Dobbs
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tj Lamendola
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Tiina Kekalainen Former (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tiina Kekalainen (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Matney (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Thomas Lamendola (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Greg Kirstein (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation
How much does Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation give each year?
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation gave $82K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $987K across 27 grants.
What is Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation's typical grant size?
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,267, and its average grant was $10,278, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation give grants?
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (2 grants) and Dublin, OH (2 grants).
Does Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant - Youth Hockey" (5 grants).
Who are Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation's largest grantees?
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Franklinton Cycleworks ($25,000), Central Ohio Girls' Hockey Association ($13,891) and Ohio AAA Blue Jackets ($10,617), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation?
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation's EIN?
Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1688700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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