Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism
The Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism (NEOPAT) is a non-profit section 501(c)(3) organization created to honor patriots who serve or have served in the armed forces by working to minimize the sacrifices the soldiers and their families endure. In addition to voluntarily spending extended periods of time away from home and risking injury or death to secure our freedom, NEOPAT has identified that service men and women often return to civilian life with needs that are not directly addressed by existing governmental programs.
Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism at a glance
In short: Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,000
- -65.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,000
- +140.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $124,156
- +28.6% 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.
Who Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Operation Flags of Freedom ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $75K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Flags of Freedom Rocky River, OH | Patriotism Program | $24,000 |
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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 | $124,156 | $559,750 | $511,606 | $24,000 | 1 | $11 |
| 2023 | $96,561 | $414,979 | $581,558 | $69,976 | 7 | $45 |
| 2022 | $222,438 | $408,990 | $330,150 | $75,169 | Total only | $41 |
| 2021 | $150,074 | $157,867 | $154,329 | $18,412 | Total only | $21 |
| 2020 | $141,125 | $294,879 | $211,718 | $11,311 | Total only | $30 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism
Based on IRS filings
Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rocky River, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $124K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K. Net investment income was $11.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism is led by Greg Renkas, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Renkas
Executive Director
Director of Philanthropy & Committee Engagement → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$60K (2022) → $77K (2024)
Shawna Whitlock
Director of Philanthropy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$39K (2024)
Alex Schmitt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Miele
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominic Offredo
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Coleman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hudec
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Swallow
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nate Lambert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane Bigelow
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Waller
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Previts
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Burns
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Burke
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chip Weinberg
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Banweg
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Staats
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Davis
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Soful
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hudson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perry Demming
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Trainor
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Evans
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Dechant
Senior Veteran Advisor
Executive Director → Senior Veteran Advisor & Emeritus, 2023
Senior Veteran Advisor & Emeritus → Senior Veteran Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Brian Anglin
Manager of Community Impac
Manager of Community Impact → Manager of Community Impac, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$46K (2023) → $54K (2024)
Former officers (14)
- Former: Babe Kwasniak (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin Smalley (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kristen Salata (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Matt Buzzelli (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Wright (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Bill Chorba (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bj Griffith (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Zurn (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Fudo (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Newman (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Jeff Salerno (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Matthew Previts (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rick DeChant (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: William Chorba (2020) — Treasurer
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 $77K, to Greg Renkas (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism
How much does Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism give each year?
Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $70K across 7 grants.
How large is Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism?
Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism reported $124K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $560K.
What is Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism?
Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rocky River, OH. It holds $124K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism operate?
Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism has awarded grants in Colorado, Ohio.
What is Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism's EIN?
Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3277678. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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