Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc
The Downtown Canton Special Improvement District (SID) provides programming to enhance the economic and cultural development in downtown canton. The SID is dedicated to preserving the aesthetic, architectural and historic character of the downtown area. The organization is funded by special assessments on downtown property owners located within the district.
Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc at a glance
In short: Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc gave $245K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $245K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $245,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $245,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $245,000
- Total assets
- $225,815
- +1.8% 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 Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Downtown Canton Partnership Inc ($245K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc gives
- Giving grew 390% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $245K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Canton Partnership Inc Canton, OH | Manage collaborations between downtown businesses and the city of canton and other programs. | $245,000 |
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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 | $225,815 | $305,851 | $301,508 | $245,000 | 1 | $3,975 |
| 2024 | $221,901 | $287,670 | $278,070 | $245,000 | 1 | $5,554 |
| 2023 | $212,218 | $287,871 | $362,723 | $245,000 | 1 | $4,548 |
| 2022 | $287,006 | $290,075 | $296,382 | $50,000 | 1 | $31 |
| 2021 | $293,313 | $15,867 | $178,998 | — | — | $-228,049 |
| 2020 | $456,444 | $579,772 | $293,304 | — | — | $989 |
| 2019 | $206,034 | $239,369 | $211,115 | — | — | — |
About Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc
Based on IRS filings
Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Canton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $226K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $245K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc is led by Todd Herberghs, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd Herberghs
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Eslich
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon H. Jacob
Director
Chairman → Past Chairman, 2022
Past Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Miller
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Grabowsky
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Pugh
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Ater
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mayor William Sherer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Daniel J. Dehoff (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: David T. Beule (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mayor Thomas Bernabei (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael E. King (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Rodney W. Meadows (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Coon (2019–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Brenda Kimbrough (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Georgia Paxos (2020–2023) — Chairwoman
- Former: Anne Graffice (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Franta (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: David Whitehill (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Laura Mills (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Charles Hall III (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Gumpp (2021) — Director
- Former: Dennis P. Saunier (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Robert J. Hankins (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas W. Schervish II (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Chris Smith (2019) — Director
- Former: Jim Porter (2019) — Director
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 Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc
How much does Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc give each year?
Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc gave $245K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $245K across 1 grant.
How large is Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc?
Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc reported $226K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $306K.
What is Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc?
Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Canton, OH. It holds $226K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc operate?
Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc's EIN?
Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1859179. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Downtown Canton Special Improvement District Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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