Elyria Charities Inc
Elyria Charities Inc is a public charity based in Elyria, Ohio. Formed in 2004, it provides financial support to educational and health organizations, and its stated purpose is to advance education in Ohio through instruction, recreation, wellness, sportsmanship, and character development.
Elyria Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Elyria Charities Inc gave $489K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $489,165
- +85.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,306
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $2,582,306
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Elyria Charities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 134 Kenwood Street, Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: (440) 365-0205
Website: https://elyriacharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elyria Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Neighborhood Alliance ($100K). Together the top 10 received $323K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 70 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated program focus is Northeast Ohio. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 3% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elyria Charities Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $489K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $489K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Alliance Elyria, OH | Numerous Programs Inc Meal Educational | $100,000 |
| Elyria City Schools Elyria, OH | Supporting Student Activities at ELY Stadium | $35,000 |
| Council for a Strong Ohio Powell, OH | Institute for Child Success | $25,000 |
| Elyria City Schools Elyria, OH | Positive Behavior Intervention Serv | $25,000 |
| Edwins Leadership Prog and Rest Institute Cleveland, OH | Provides Culinary Training to Formerly Incarcerated Adults | $20,000 |
| Leveling the Playing Field Columbus, OH | Help with Building Infrastructure | $20,000 |
| Oberlinkids Comm Collaborative Oberlin, OH | Kindergarten Readiness Program | $20,000 |
| Stuarts Opera House Nelsonville, OH | Elyria Charities Cultural Exchange Program | $20,000 |
| The Centers Cleveland, OH | Early Learning Programs | $20,000 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Akron, OH | Berry Good Reading Program | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,582,306 | $1,096,459 | $769,880 | $489,165 | 30 | $218,725 |
| 2023 | $2,256,593 | $961,344 | $559,406 | $264,000 | 21 | $149,980 |
| 2022 | $1,854,545 | $770,356 | $401,681 | $185,660 | 13 | $6,082 |
| 2021 | $1,486,500 | $763,578 | $267,181 | $96,800 | 4 | $8,778 |
| 2020 | $990,930 | $418,317 | $176,619 | $56,180 | 2 | $1,127 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Elyria Charities states that its purpose is to support, encourage, and advance education in Ohio, including by developing individuals’ capabilities through instruction and recreation and supporting schools and other educational institutions. Its 2024 filing describes grantmaking for schools and educational organizations, physical and mental health organizations, meal provision, and sporting organizations.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of recipients. Neighborhood Alliance describes its work as meeting basic needs for vulnerable community members while offering pathways to improve their lives and those of their children. Stuarts Opera House says it provides a venue for performances and artistic expression that contribute to preserving history and arts education in its community. Beech Brook describes its work as helping children and families thrive through healthy child development, resilience, and family health and stability.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Elyria Charities reported 30 grants totaling $489,165. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,500.
The largest reported grant was $100,000 to Neighborhood Alliance for “numerous programs” involving meals and education. Other notable awards included $35,000 to Elyria City Schools for student activities at Ely Stadium; $25,000 to Council for a Strong Ohio for the Institute for Child Success; and $25,000 to Elyria City Schools for positive behavior intervention services. Awards of $20,000 included grants to EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute for culinary training for formerly incarcerated adults, OberlinKids Community Collaborative for kindergarten readiness, Stuarts Opera House for a cultural exchange program, and The Centers for early learning programs.
The organization says it reviews the recipient organization, including prior-year donations, and assesses each request’s benefits and fit with its stated goals. Its board discusses the merits of each request.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Speidel as executive director and treasurer; Teri Speidel as assistant executive director and trustee; Rachael Speidel as president and director; Russell Miller as secretary and director; and Chris Kelley, Monica Health, and Detania Jackson as trustees and directors. The organization’s website spells the president’s name Rachel Speidel and lists Monica Heath among its trustees.
Elyria Charities Inc is led by Rachael Speidel, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachael Speidel
President & Director
Director & President → Director & Trustee, 2021
Director & Trustee → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$59K (2023) → $0 (2024)
William Speidel
Executive Director & Treasurer
Director, Secretary & Treasurer Exe.dir → Director, Secet, Treasurer & Exe.dir, 2023
Director, Secet, Treasurer & Exe.dir → Executive Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $70K (2024)
Teri Speidel
Assistant Executive Director & Trustee
Director & Trustee → Director & Assistto Executive Director, 2023
Director & Assistto Executive Director → Assistant Executive Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Chris Kelley
Trustee & Director
Director & Trustee → Director & President, 2021
Director & President → Director & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Miller
Secretary & Director
Director & Trustee → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Detania Jackson
Trustee & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Health
Trustee & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Teri Spiedel (2021–2022) — Director & 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 $70K, to William Speidel (Executive DIR,/Treasure). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elyria Charities Inc
How much does Elyria Charities Inc give each year?
Elyria Charities Inc gave $489K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $264K across 21 grants.
What is Elyria Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Elyria Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $16,306, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Elyria Charities Inc give grants?
Elyria Charities Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (7 grants), Elyria, OH (5 grants) and Amherst, OH (2 grants).
Does Elyria Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Elyria Charities Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Elyria Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Elyria Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Neighborhood Alliance ($100,000), Elyria City Schools ($67,665 across 3 grants) and Council for a Strong Ohio ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elyria Charities Inc?
Elyria Charities Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Elyria Charities Inc fund?
Elyria Charities states that its purpose is to support, encourage, and advance education in Ohio, including by developing individuals’ capabilities through instruction and recreation and supporting schools and other educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elyria Charities Inc?
Elyria Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check elyriacharities.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Elyria Charities Inc's EIN?
Elyria Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0277860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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