Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc
Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Newark, Ohio. Formed in 2005, it uses member contributions to support programs and services intended to improve quality of life for cooperative members and the communities it serves.
Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc gave $219K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,686
- -47.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,627
- -12.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,370
- Total assets
- $292,351
- +5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (21 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1500 Granville Rd, Newark, OH 43055
Website: https://theenergycoop.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salvation Army-Mount Vernon ($10K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 30 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $92K (2020) to $416K (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army-Mount Vernon Mt Vernon, OH | Building Reno | $10,000 |
| Licking County Foundation Newark, OH | Sullivan Building Renovation | $10,000 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund Newark, OH | Founders Hall Renovation | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross Newark, OH | Blood Collection Center | $10,000 |
| Newark Band Parents Club Newark, OH | Practice Field | $10,000 |
| Knox Esc Preschool Mount Vernon, OH | Playspace Equipment | $10,000 |
| Danville Police Department Danville, OH | K9 DOG | $10,000 |
| Newton Township Newark, OH | Rescue Equipment | $9,839 |
| Hartford Township Fire Department Croton, OH | Highway Strut Kit | $8,675 |
| Newton Township Fire Dept Zanesville, OH | Rope Rescue Equipment | $8,417 |
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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 | $292,351 | $368,714 | $358,407 | $218,686 | 33 | $11,185 |
| 2023 | $277,044 | $328,888 | $553,610 | $415,620 | 55 | $9,662 |
| 2022 | $496,766 | $320,804 | $219,027 | $149,989 | 19 | $3,145 |
| 2021 | $419,426 | $290,264 | $220,419 | $109,300 | 16 | $31 |
| 2020 | $330,144 | $293,887 | $214,148 | $91,507 | 14 | $220 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to “utilize member contributions for assistance in programs and service that improve the quality of life for our cooperative members and the communities we serve.”
Its 2024 grants included support for building renovations, emergency and rescue equipment, a blood collection center, a playspace, a practice field, and a food pantry’s storage shed. Among the grantees, the Newark Campus Development Fund says it supports scholarships, grants, innovative projects, and capital improvements at the Newark campus of The Ohio State University and Central Ohio Technical College. Southwest Licking Baseball League describes its mission as promoting youth sports, specifically baseball. Weathervane Playhouse says it works to entertain, educate, and inspire the community through professional theatre productions and theatre arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $218,686. Grants ranged from $1,720 to $10,000, with a median grant of $6,370.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $10,000 to the Salvation Army-Mount Vernon for a building renovation; $10,000 to the Licking County Foundation for the Sullivan Building renovation; $10,000 to the Newark Campus Development Fund for Founders Hall renovation; and $10,000 to the American Red Cross for a blood collection center. Other $10,000 grants supported the Newark Band Parents Club’s practice field and Knox Esc Preschool’s playspace equipment. The foundation also awarded $9,839 to Newton Township for rescue equipment and $8,675 to Hartford Township Fire Department for a highway strut kit.
The foundation requires organizations to submit a final grant report that includes receipts and pictures to substantiate use of the grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeff Kovalik as chairperson and director; Spencer Barker as vice chairperson and director; Jenny Morehead as secretary/treasurer and director; and Nick Clark, Troy Scott, John Klauder, and Todd Ware as directors.
Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd Ware
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Morehead
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Klauder
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Scott
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Clark
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kovalik
Chairpersondirector
Director → Vice Chairpersondirector, 2022
Vice Chairpersondirector → Chairpersondirector, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Barker
Vice Chairpersondirector
Director → Vice Chairpersondirector, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Kelly Brenneman (2020–2023) — Vice Chairpersondirector
- Former: Beth Barker (2020–2022) — Chairpersondirector
- Former: Bryan Melsheimer (2020–2022) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Bob McGaughy (2020–2021) — Chairpersondirector
- Former: Tom Graham (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc
How much does Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc give each year?
Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc gave $219K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $416K across 55 grants.
What is Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,370, and its average grant was $6,627, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc give grants?
Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newark, OH (8 grants), Mt Vernon, OH (5 grants), Zanesville, OH (4 grants) and Pataskala, OH (3 grants).
Does Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Salvation Army-Mount Vernon ($10,000), Licking County Foundation ($10,000) and Newark Campus Development Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc?
Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc reported $292K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $369K.
What does Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to “utilize member contributions for assistance in programs and service that improve the quality of life for our cooperative members and the communities we serve.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc?
Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check theenergycoop.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc's EIN?
Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3486818. 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 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/energy-cooperative-roundup-foundation-inc-morg_301e362a579e47dcbf10b4cd5647e247
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