Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County
Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County is a small public charity based in Urbana, Ohio. It promotes economic, commercial, industrial, and civic development in Champaign County, including by connecting businesses with local partners and resources for expansion, investment, and workforce development.
Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County at a glance
- Total assets
- $209,138
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $106,215
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $116,568
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 268, Urbana, OH 43078
Phone: (937) 653-7200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission and described activities concern Champaign County, Ohio.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 65 grants totaling $634K.
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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 | $209,138 | $106,215 | $116,568 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $220,092 | $94,042 | $106,830 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $229,608 | $140,314 | $106,355 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $202,328 | $137,439 | $116,002 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $189,537 | $223,274 | $189,820 | — | — | $655 |
| 2020 | $163,105 | $848,255 | $847,723 | $633,891 | 65 | $626 |
| 2019 | $154,566 | $184,790 | $183,094 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to stimulate economic growth throughout Champaign County by strengthening the county’s competitive position and facilitating investments that build capacity with existing businesses, create jobs, generate economic opportunity, and improve quality of life.
Its 2025 filing describes CEP as a liaison among businesses, schools, local government, private partners, and state agencies. Activities include assisting with expansion and investment opportunities, potential tax abatements, and financial partnerships; maintaining business resources such as a jobs board and retail listings; partnering with educational institutions on workforce development; and working on infrastructure for new housing. CEP also describes a business-visiting team that learns what support local businesses need to grow.
Grantmaking
The 2023, 2024, and 2025 filings each report a grant count of zero. The available information does not describe an ongoing grant program for outside applicants or provide application instructions.
CEP and the Champaign County Commissioners jointly administered a CARES Act grant program for local small businesses affected by the pandemic in 2020. That past program offered approved businesses up to $10,000 in expense reimbursement. Its application deadline was November 13, 2020, so that cycle has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Ebert as director; Steve Hess as president; Pat Thackery as vice president; and Karen Hart as treasurer. It also lists Bill Bean, Ryan Berry, Todd Freyhof, Dana Booghier, Robin Coffey, and Todd Garrett as board members. CEP’s website identifies Richard Ebert as its director.
Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County is led by Steve Hess, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steve Hess
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Ebert
Director
Director As → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $51K (2025)
Bill Bean
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Booghier
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Westfall
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Thackery
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Coffey
Board Member
Board Member → Board President, 2022
Board President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Garrett
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Armstrong
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Berry
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Hart
Treasurer
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Howell
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Freyhof
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Addie King
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blair Stenson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Mitchell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Grimes
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tonya West
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Bradley Winner (2021–2025) — Board Member · Filing note: Resigned 82025
- Former: Dan Kaffenbarger (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kyle Hall (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Elton Cultice (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Pullins (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dana Zook (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David A. Snyder (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Funderburgh (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Don Burley (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Yoder (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ethan Snyder (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Evans (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marcia Bailey (2019–2021) — Director Thr
- Former: Todd Michael (2019–2021) — Board Vice P
- Former: Brett Spriggs (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jill O'Neal (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Delong (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Than Johnson (2019) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $51K, to Richard Ebert (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County
How large is Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County?
Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County reported $209K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $106K.
What does Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County fund?
The organization’s mission is to stimulate economic growth throughout Champaign County by strengthening the county’s competitive position and facilitating investments that build capacity with existing businesses, create jobs, generate economic opportunity, and improve quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County?
Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County make grants?
The organization’s stated mission and described activities concern Champaign County, Ohio.
What is Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County's EIN?
Community Improvement Corp of Champaign County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1212162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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