Hancock County Performing Arts Center
The Organization (1) fosters the development of an appreciation for the dramatic, dance and musical arts in and around the Hancock County, Ohio community; (2) fulfills the community's artistic obligations with a focus on the highest possible standards of performance; and (3) provides educational programs and opportunities for new artistic talent.
Hancock County Performing Arts Center at a glance
In short: Hancock County Performing Arts Center gave $14K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,262
- -98.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,262
- -98.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,262
- Total assets
- $14,336,320
- -1.6% 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.
How to apply to Hancock County Performing Arts Center
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Hancock County Performing Arts Center
Who Hancock County Performing Arts Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hancock County Performing Arts Center Foundation ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Hancock County Performing Arts Center gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2025) to $748K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock County Performing Arts Center Foundation Findlay, OH | The grant is for investment into an Endowment whose growth will serve as support for Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. | $14,262 |
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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 | $14,336,320 | $2,696,140 | $2,638,560 | $14,262 | 1 | $16,630 |
| 2024 | $14,568,972 | $4,263,196 | $4,194,100 | $724,691 | 1 | $17,713 |
| 2023 | $15,106,863 | $2,403,186 | $2,787,905 | $197,605 | 1 | $6,005 |
| 2022 | $15,596,185 | $2,357,561 | $2,481,204 | $360,417 | 1 | $1,298 |
| 2021 | $16,161,119 | $1,202,199 | $2,142,364 | $748,366 | 1 | $1,341 |
About Hancock County Performing Arts Center
Based on IRS filings
Hancock County Performing Arts Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Findlay, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hancock County Performing Arts Center is led by Heather Clow, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Clow
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $108K (2025)
Darin Fields
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Ward
Finance Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$58K (2021) → $76K (2025)
Julie Needler-Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Schmelzer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Aschemeier
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Yeater
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Black
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Swaisgood
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lewis
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ross-Wells
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hackenberg
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Lofgren
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Haines-Koehler
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Heather Granger (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Christie Ranzau (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Donna Ridenour (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Karen Cline (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Palmer (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Stacey Reineke (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ali Rees (2021) — Director
- Former: Don Bruce (2021) — Director
- Former: Donald Malarkey (2021) — Director
- Former: Edward Reading (2021) — Director
- Former: Erika Dietsch-Brokamp (2021) — Director
- Former: Rodney Walton (2021) — Chairman
- Former: Tom Kaczynski (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $108K, to Heather Clow (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hancock County Performing Arts Center
How much does Hancock County Performing Arts Center give each year?
Hancock County Performing Arts Center gave $14K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $725K across 1 grant.
How large is Hancock County Performing Arts Center?
Hancock County Performing Arts Center reported $14.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Hancock County Performing Arts Center?
Hancock County Performing Arts Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Findlay, OH. It holds $14.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hancock County Performing Arts Center operate?
Hancock County Performing Arts Center has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Hancock County Performing Arts Center's EIN?
Hancock County Performing Arts Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0912382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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