Damascus Inc
To awaken, empower and equip a generation to live the adventure of the catholic faith through world-class programs and an environment of encounter.
Damascus Inc at a glance
In short: Damascus Inc gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,663
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $17,663
- Median grant
- $17,663
- Total assets
- $31,985,871
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Damascus Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Urban Encounter Ministries ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Encounter Ministries Columbus, OH | Missionary Support | $17,663 |
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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 | $31,985,871 | $14,117,153 | $11,153,109 | $17,663 | 1 | $328,212 |
| 2024 | $27,291,893 | $10,932,220 | $9,857,601 | — | — | $256,400 |
| 2023 | $26,405,263 | $9,623,656 | $9,296,695 | — | — | $107,317 |
| 2022 | $25,158,206 | $8,004,294 | $6,845,794 | — | — | $1,926 |
| 2021 | $24,885,717 | $8,487,345 | $5,702,338 | — | — | $9,124 |
| 2020 | $21,752,986 | $5,076,835 | $3,897,276 | — | — | $7,822 |
| 2019 | $20,727,032 | $5,882,316 | $3,663,053 | — | — | $17,171 |
About Damascus Inc
Based on IRS filings
Damascus Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Centerburg, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $32.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $328K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Damascus Inc is led by Aaron Richards, Executive Director - Operations since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Richards
Executive Director - Operations
Executive Director - Operations & Finance → Executive Director - Opera, 2024
Executive Director - Opera → Executive Director - Operations, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$99K (2019) → $113K (2025)
Daniel Dematte
Executive Director - Mission
Executive Director - Missions & Advancement → Executive Director - Missi, 2024
Executive Director - Missi → Executive Director - Mission, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$99K (2019) → $157K (2025)
Matthew Schlater
Board Chairperson
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Halligan
Advancement Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2025)
Ben Hartings
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Byrnes Lambert
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Meyers
Board Member
Board Vice Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cole Ellis
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bianconi
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Sizemore
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Stucko
Board Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Hamrock
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Dandrea
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Schlater
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Pivonka
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Maple
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Hawk
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Snavely
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kevin Armshaw (2023–2024) — National Director of Advan
- Former: Bishop Daniel E. Thomas (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jon Yerian (2019) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Vince Pompili (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 $157K, to Daniel Dematte (Executive Director - Mission). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Damascus Inc
How much does Damascus Inc give each year?
Damascus Inc gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Damascus Inc?
Damascus Inc reported $32.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.1M.
What is Damascus Inc?
Damascus Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Centerburg, OH. It holds $32.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Damascus Inc operate?
Damascus Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Damascus Inc's EIN?
Damascus Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8398029. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
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