Nutrient Stewardship Council
Provide nutrient stewardship education and certification
Nutrient Stewardship Council at a glance
In short: Nutrient Stewardship Council gave $83K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,010
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $27,670
- Median grant
- $13,931
- Total assets
- $224,784
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nutrient Stewardship Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sunrise Cooperative ($63K). Together the top 3 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Cooperative Fremont, OH | Voucher Program | $63,353 |
| Integrated Agronnomic Services LLC Milford Center, OH | Voucher Program | $13,931 |
| Agxperience LLC Stoutsville, OH | Voucher Program | $5,726 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $224,784 | $226,597 | $233,051 | $83,010 | 3 | $3,536 |
| 2024 | $263,100 | $159,042 | $160,012 | — | — | $3,000 |
| 2023 | $233,457 | $151,019 | $133,787 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $261,278 | $122,565 | $125,796 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $275,193 | $240,205 | $206,776 | — | — | — |
About Nutrient Stewardship Council
Based on IRS filings
Nutrient Stewardship Council is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $225K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nutrient Stewardship Council is led by Nick Franks, Chairperson since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nick Franks
Chairperson
Director → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Schwab
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Mead
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Hoewischer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Otte
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Stover
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Douridas
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leanna Nigon
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Swartz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica D'ambrosio
Vice Chairperson
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kip Studer
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Heilers
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jared Skinner (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Catherine Perry (2023) — Director
- Former: Greg Labarge (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Peyton Harper (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrew Allman (2021) — Executive Di
- Former: Christopher Henney (2021) — Interim Executive
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Nutrient Stewardship Council
How much does Nutrient Stewardship Council give each year?
Nutrient Stewardship Council gave $83K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Nutrient Stewardship Council's typical grant size?
Nutrient Stewardship Council's median grant in 2025 was $13,931, and its average grant was $27,670, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nutrient Stewardship Council give grants?
Nutrient Stewardship Council gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Nutrient Stewardship Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Nutrient Stewardship Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Voucher Program" (3 grants).
How large is Nutrient Stewardship Council?
Nutrient Stewardship Council reported $225K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $227K.
What is Nutrient Stewardship Council?
Nutrient Stewardship Council is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $225K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Nutrient Stewardship Council's EIN?
Nutrient Stewardship Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1496411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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