Miami Valley Research Foundation
Miami Valley Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Dayton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $127K.
Miami Valley Research Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,679,582
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $245,518
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $126,853
- +146.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $118,665
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Miami Valley Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Miami Valley Research Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $350K (2021) to $3.1M (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Beavercreek Beavercreek, OH | Bargain sale of land to the city of beavercreek for public improvements to enhance the overall community | $3,150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,679,582 | $245,518 | $118,665 | — | — | — | $126,853 | $288,726 |
| 2023 | $5,564,428 | $200,720 | $148,672 | — | — | — | $51,414 | $278,304 |
| 2022 | $5,531,779 | $1,323,525 | $3,326,764 | $3,150,000 | 1 | $3,150,000 | $1,187,045 | $183,672 |
| 2021 | $5,215,932 | $1,476,487 | $494,928 | $350,000 | 1 | $350,000 | $1,315,967 | $543,935 |
| 2020 | $4,236,550 | $125,197 | $125,413 | — | — | — | — | $347,006 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Miami Valley Research Foundation reported a distributable amount of $289K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Miami Valley Research Foundation is led by Charles E. Giles, Former President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles E. Giles
Former President & CEO
President & CEO → Former President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$71K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Steven L. Johnson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Omlor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Barhorst
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Edwards
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Sample
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen M. Ryan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Spina
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Andrew T. Horner (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Bernard H. Wright Jr. (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Cheryl B. Schrader (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Curtis McCray (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Sweeney (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Walter Beanson (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 $67K, to Charles E Giles (Former President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Miami Valley Research Foundation
How large is Miami Valley Research Foundation?
Miami Valley Research Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $246K.
What is Miami Valley Research Foundation?
Miami Valley Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Dayton, OH. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Miami Valley Research Foundation operate?
Miami Valley Research Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
How much is Miami Valley Research Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Miami Valley Research Foundation reported a distributable amount of $289K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Miami Valley Research Foundation's EIN?
Miami Valley Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0996772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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