Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation
The mission of the hocking hills tourism association is to promote the growth of responsible tourism through marketing stratgies and programs that balance economic growth with the need to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the hocking hills region.
Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation at a glance
In short: Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation gave $72K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,029
- -53.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,005
- -60.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,199
- Total assets
- $4,078,790
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Logan Theater Inc ($28K). Together the top 6 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 19 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation gives
- Giving fell 48% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2024) to $154K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Theater Inc Logan, OH | Av, Marketing, Progr | $28,287 |
| Hocking Hills Childrens Museum Inc Logan, OH | Marketing | $14,179 |
| Logan in Bloom Fundfao Logan in Bloom Fund/FAO Nelsonville, OH | Butterfly Trl.bench | $8,955 |
| Other MKTG Grants | — | $7,443 |
| Bishop Educational Gardens Rockbridge, OH | Lilyfest/Marketing | $6,720 |
| Hocking Co Historical Soc Inc Logan, OH | Color Book/His Markr | $6,445 |
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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 | $4,078,790 | $3,087,579 | $2,554,966 | $72,029 | 6 | $137,616 |
| 2023 | $3,543,063 | $2,724,826 | $2,244,612 | $153,708 | 5 | $79,207 |
| 2022 | $3,058,567 | $2,322,550 | $1,707,146 | $80,803 | 6 | $9,400 |
| 2021 | $2,441,445 | $2,369,672 | $1,457,858 | $137,245 | 2 | $6,091 |
| 2020 | $1,528,416 | $1,602,964 | $1,175,910 | — | — | $-3,981 |
About Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation
Based on IRS filings
Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation is a public charity, based in Logan, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $138K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation is led by Valerie Fox, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Valerie Fox
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Freda
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Peacock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Shaw
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassie Davis
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Mondal
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Tucker
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Vermillion
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Clark
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shad Mace
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Raymore
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $110K (2024)
Bobbi Bishop
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Hoffman
Immediate Pa
President → Immediate Pa, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Gerstner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Roley
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: David Brimner (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nicole McCabe (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Drew Davidson (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin Claus (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Kim Lanning (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rebecca Miller (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Judy Hard (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Erin Spackey (2020) — Trustee
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 $110K, to Karen Raymore (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation
How much does Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation give each year?
Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation gave $72K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $154K across 5 grants.
What is Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation's typical grant size?
Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation's median grant in 2024 was $8,199, and its average grant was $12,005, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation give grants?
Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation gives mostly in Ohio: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Logan, OH (3 grants).
Does Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation's largest grantees?
Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation's largest 2024 grantees include Logan Theater Inc ($28,287), Hocking Hills Childrens Museum Inc ($14,179) and Logan in Bloom Fundfao Logan in Bloom Fund/FAO ($8,955), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation?
Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation's EIN?
Hocking Hills Tourism Assocation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1383745. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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