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Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Newark, OH EIN: 20-3486818 Website

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.

Key facts about Energy Cooperative Roundup Foundation Inc

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.

EIN
20-3486818
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$218,686
Grants made (2024)
33
Average grant
$6,627
Median grant
$6,370
New grantees (estimate)
70% first-time grantees (21 of 30, 2024)
Total assets
$292,351
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$292K

+5.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$219K

-47.4% YoY

Grant Count

33

-40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-12.3% YoY

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.

  • 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.

States

Cities

NewarkZanesvilleMount VernonJohnstownPataskalaPhiloCenterburgDanvilleHeathRosevilleSaint LouisvilleUticaBladensburgBuckeye LakeCrotonGranvilleSouth ZanesvilleCrooksvilleDresdenFrazeysburg

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K14 grants2020 16 grants2021 19 grants2022 55 grants2023 33 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2020) to $416K (2023). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $219K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Salvation Army-Mount Vernon: $10KSalvation Army-Mount Vernon$10KLicking County Foundation: $10KLicking County Foundation$10KNewark Campus Development Fund: $10KNewark Campus Development Fund$10KAmerican Red Cross: $10KAmerican Red Cross$10KNewark Band Parents Club: $10KNewark Band Parents Club$10KKnox Esc Preschool: $10KKnox Esc Preschool$10KDanville Police Department: $10KDanville Police Department$10KNewton Township: $10KNewton Township$10KHartford Township Fire Department: $9KHartford Township FireDepartment$9KNewton Township Fire Dept: $8KNewton Township Fire Dept$8K

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

137<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation Army-Mount Vernon Mt Vernon, OHBuilding Reno$10,000
Licking County Foundation Newark, OHSullivan Building Renovation$10,000
Newark Campus Development Fund Newark, OHFounders Hall Renovation$10,000
American Red Cross Newark, OHBlood Collection Center$10,000
Newark Band Parents Club Newark, OHPractice Field$10,000
Knox Esc Preschool Mount Vernon, OHPlayspace Equipment$10,000
Danville Police Department Danville, OHK9 DOG$10,000
Newton Township Newark, OHRescue Equipment$9,839
Hartford Township Fire Department Croton, OHHighway Strut Kit$8,675
Newton Township Fire Dept Zanesville, OHRope Rescue Equipment$8,417

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant sum Grant count
2024 $292,351 $368,714 $358,407 $218,686 33
2023 $277,044 $328,888 $553,610 $415,620 55
2022 $496,766 $320,804 $219,027 $149,989 19
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$292,351$277,044$496,766
Revenue$368,714$328,888$320,804
Expenses$358,407$553,610$219,027
Net Investment Income$11,185$9,662$3,145

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 1500 Granville Rd, Newark, OH 43055
Website: https://theenergycoop.com

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.

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