Historic South Initiative
Historic South Initiative develops bold, long-term, measurable strategies and facilitates partnerships to promote the ongoing development of a vibrant, thriving old south end neighborhood. Priorities include housing, education, commercial development and support of other organizations.
Historic South Initiative at a glance
In short: Historic South Initiative gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +80.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $2,522,940
- +24.6% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to Historic South Initiative
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Historic South Initiative
Who Historic South Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mosaic Ministries of South Toledo ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Historic South Initiative gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2020) to $287K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Ministries of South Toledo Toledo, OH | Support | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,522,940 | $5,736,541 | $6,025,281 | $200,000 | 1 | $-141,940 |
| 2023 | $2,024,263 | $3,441,609 | $3,049,947 | $221,990 | 2 | $18,319 |
| 2022 | $1,419,667 | $2,301,714 | $2,025,588 | $253,981 | 1 | $-6,833 |
| 2021 | $1,158,362 | $1,475,675 | $1,199,425 | $286,836 | 1 | $10,175 |
| 2020 | $856,961 | $1,266,606 | $1,245,937 | $125,450 | Total only | $8,091 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Historic South Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Historic South Initiative is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Toledo, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Historic South Initiative is led by Carl Wagner, Interim Executive Director & Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl Wagner
Interim Executive Director & Chair
Director → Interim Executive Director & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$27K (2024)
Christopher J. Amato
Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $88K (2024)
Amy Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Ruch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bret Clark
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celeste Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hussien Shousher
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bingle
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Francisco Molina
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Pilcher
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Aston
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Toth
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Ripsin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Wiliams
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dick Torchia (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sabina Serratos (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $88K, to Christopher J Amato (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Historic South Initiative
How much does Historic South Initiative give each year?
Historic South Initiative gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $222K across 2 grants.
How large is Historic South Initiative?
Historic South Initiative reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What is Historic South Initiative?
Historic South Initiative is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Toledo, OH. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Historic South Initiative operate?
Historic South Initiative has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Historic South Initiative's EIN?
Historic South Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1691856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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