Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc is a public charity based in Columbus, Ohio. It is a statewide organization whose main purpose is to increase the capacity of Ohio’s 46 Habitat for Humanity affiliates to build homes with families in need of affordable housing.
Key facts about Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc
In short: Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc gave $2.9M across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $131K), mostly in Ohio. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 20-1182119
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,884,964
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- Average grant
- $131,135
- Median grant
- $27,175
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $468,357
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$468K
+219.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+447.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
+83.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$131K
+198.7% YoY
Is Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $162K. How we count
Medians: $27K first-time, $85K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Ohio brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.” Its vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Its stated work includes supporting affiliates’ homebuilding capacity, administering statewide grants, providing training, and holding an annual state conference. The organization’s 2024 filing says participating affiliates must demonstrate a need for funds, show they can use them within the applicable guidelines and period, and document proper use.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity says it builds and rehabs affordable homes and helps families pursue financial stability and safety. Habitat for Humanity of Wood County describes its work as providing safe, decent, affordable housing through homeownership for economically disadvantaged families in Wood County. These are the grantees’ missions, not Habitat for Humanity of Ohio’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Habitat for Humanity of Ohio reported 22 grants totaling $2,884,964. Grant amounts ranged from $9,540 to $520,393, with a median of $27,175. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The largest listed grants were:
The listed grants were for housing subsidies. The organization’s 2024 filing says affiliates receiving funds must demonstrate need and ability to use the funds within the applicable guidelines and period, and provide documentation of proper use.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as statewide in Ohio, supporting Ohio’s Habitat affiliates. Its 2025 grants went entirely to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2021) to $2.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati ($520K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 67 (66%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Housing Subsidies | $520,393 |
| Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity Maumee, OH | Housing Subsidies | $507,839 |
| Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity Cleveland, OH | Housing Subsidies | $355,784 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton Dayton, OH | Housing Subsidies | $311,979 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio Millfield, OH | Housing Subsidies | $292,328 |
| HFH of Mid Ohio Mansfield, OH | Housing Subsidies | $213,348 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Delaware and Unioin CO Delaware, OH | Housing Subsidies | $179,700 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Summit County Akron, OH | Housing Subsidies | $101,589 |
| Habitat for Humanity of East Central Ohio Canton, OH | Housing Subsidies | $85,175 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Sandusky County Fermont, OH | Housing Subsidies | $33,509 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $468,357 | $3,525,438 | $3,459,044 | $2,884,964 |
| 2024 | $146,571 | $563,487 | $912,719 | $526,842 |
| 2023 | $490,129 | $941,362 | $829,086 | $518,919 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $468,357 | $146,571 | $490,129 |
| Revenue | $3,525,438 | $563,487 | $941,362 |
| Expenses | $3,459,044 | $912,719 | $829,086 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,957 | $7,067 | $2,220 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 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
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing:
- Kenneth Oehlers — Chair
- Christian Donovan — Treasurer
- Emily Leite — Secretary
- Heidi Kern — Trustee
- Alena Speed — Trustee
- Doug Graver — Trustee
- Gretchen Long — Trustee
- Beth Weaver — Trustee
- Lynn Zucker — Trustee
- Ryan Miller — Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc is led by Ryan Miller, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan Miller
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $110K (2025)
Kenneth Oehlers
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Weaver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Long
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Kern
Trustee
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alena Speed
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Zucker
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Graver
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Clark
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Welty
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Barr
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Donovan
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Leite
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Miozzi
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Carrie Arblaster (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Dersch (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Terry Schulz (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Tony Diblasi (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Doug Garver (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Eren Demiray (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ted Spencer (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mike McIntyre (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Alena Cunningham (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ed Lee (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Caitltn Moritz (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Amanda Ensinger (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ken Oehlers (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Stacy Thompson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Todd Miller (2020) — Secretary
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 $110K, to Ryan Miller (Executive Director).
Contact
Mailing address: 10 N High St 200, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 545-7835
Website: https://habitatohio.org
Frequently asked questions about Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc
How much does Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc give each year?
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc gave $2.9M across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $527K across 12 grants.
What is Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc's typical grant size?
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc's median grant in 2025 was $27,175, and its average grant was $131,135, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc give grants?
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Housing Subsidies" (22 grants).
Who are Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc's largest grantees?
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati ($520,393), Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity ($507,839) and Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity ($355,784), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc?
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc reported $468K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What does Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Ohio brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.” Its vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc?
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check habitatohio.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc's EIN?
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1182119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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