Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc
To support the long-term revitalization and care of neighborhoods through local partnerships that equip residents, businesses and organizations to improve economic opportunity and community well-being.
Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc at a glance
In short: Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc gave $153K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $77K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $153,167
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $76,584
- +80.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $76,584
- Total assets
- $554,431
- -29.5% 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 Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Green Umbrella ($113K). Together the top 2 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $254K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Umbrella Cincinnati, OH | EPA-Enhanced AQM (Air Quality Monitoring) | $113,167 |
| B the Keeper Cincinnati, OH | General Program Support | $40,000 |
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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 | $554,431 | $1,879,180 | $2,037,174 | $153,167 | 2 | $96 |
| 2024 | $785,965 | $2,481,366 | $2,131,574 | $254,428 | 6 | $9 |
| 2023 | $613,857 | $1,476,540 | $1,589,745 | $20,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $376,808 | $826,396 | $890,314 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $361,820 | $569,147 | $530,723 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $165,000 | $335,194 | $190,004 | — | — | — |
About Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc
Based on IRS filings
Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $554K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $153K. Net investment income was $96.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc is led by Sarah Kent, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Kent
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$89K (2025)
Indi Ekanayake
Board President
Director → Board President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Agha Haider
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady Duncan
Board Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Taphorn
Board Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Reynolds
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Naibei
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Walker
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Thomas
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Tanner Yess (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Alan Edwards (2020–2023) — Co-Executive Director Former
- Former: Katherine Keller (2020–2023) — Treasurer Vice President
- Former: Miriam Wise (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Carlos Jean Baptiste (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Adelyn Hall (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Morgan Green (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Carlos Jean-Baptiste (2020) — President
- Former: Gabriel Davis (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $89K, to Sarah Kent (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc
How much does Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc give each year?
Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc gave $153K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $254K across 6 grants.
How large is Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc?
Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc reported $554K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc?
Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $554K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc operate?
Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia.
What is Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc's EIN?
Groundwork Ohio River Valley Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2991804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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