Northwest Ohio Education Foundation
Northwest Ohio Education Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Sylvania, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $8K.
Northwest Ohio Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Northwest Ohio Education Foundation gave $8K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $905.556), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,150
- +52.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $906
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,606
- -25.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Northwest Ohio Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fellowship of Catholic University Students ($3K). Together the top 9 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Northwest Ohio Education Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $28K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship of Catholic University Students Denver, CO | To Support | $3,000 |
| Magis Center Garden Grove, CA | To Support | $1,000 |
| College of St Joseph the Worker Steubenville, OH | To Support | $1,000 |
| Discovery Institute Seattle, WA | To Support | $1,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist Ann Arbor, MI | To Support | $500 |
| Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL | To Support | $500 |
| Ratio Christi Lafayette, IN | To Support | $500 |
| La Salle High School Cincinnati, OH | To Support | $400 |
| The Fellowship of St James (Salvo) Chicago, IL | To Support | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,606 | $10,047 | $9,936 | $8,150 | 9 | $8,150 | — | — |
| 2024 | $3,496 | $6,043 | $5,350 | $5,350 | 7 | $5,350 | $43 | $286 |
| 2023 | $2,952 | $5,042 | $4,317 | $2,750 | 4 | $2,750 | — | $200 |
| 2022 | $2,377 | $29,541 | $29,526 | $27,500 | 17 | $27,500 | — | $321 |
| 2021 | $551,512 | $29,759 | $29,760 | $28,000 | 17 | $28,000 | — | $27,304 |
| 2020 | $551,662 | $30,540 | $29,517 | $27,750 | 14 | — | — | $27,405 |
| 2019 | $550,788 | $19,026 | $18,969 | $17,200 | 8 | — | — | $27,434 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northwest Ohio Education Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Bachey
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas L Young
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James M Morton Jr. (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Ohio Education Foundation
How much does Northwest Ohio Education Foundation give each year?
Northwest Ohio Education Foundation gave $8K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 7 grants.
What is Northwest Ohio Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Northwest Ohio Education Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $906, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Northwest Ohio Education Foundation give grants?
Northwest Ohio Education Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (17%) and California (12%).
Does Northwest Ohio Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Northwest Ohio Education Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support" (9 grants).
Who are Northwest Ohio Education Foundation's largest grantees?
Northwest Ohio Education Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fellowship of Catholic University Students ($3,000), Magis Center ($1,000) and College of St Joseph the Worker ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Northwest Ohio Education Foundation?
Northwest Ohio Education Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is Northwest Ohio Education Foundation?
Northwest Ohio Education Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Sylvania, OH. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Northwest Ohio Education Foundation's EIN?
Northwest Ohio Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-6223898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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