Ohio Aerospace Institute
Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) is a Form 990 public charity based in Brookpark, Ohio. Founded in 1989, it connects government, academia, and industry to support aerospace research, education, workforce development, and Ohio’s aerospace economy.
Ohio Aerospace Institute at a glance
In short: Ohio Aerospace Institute gave $492K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Ohio. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $491,650
- -24.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,314
- -33.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,000
- Total assets
- $12,843,690
- -9.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ohio Aerospace Institute
- Contact
Mailing address: 22800 Cedar Point Road, Brookpark, OH 44142
Phone: (440) 962-3000
Website: https://oai.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ohio Aerospace Institute
Who Ohio Aerospace Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland State University ($54K). Together the top 10 received $366K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 85 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. The listed 2025 grantees include institutions in Cleveland, Berea, Ada, Columbus, Oxford, Athens, Akron, Dayton, Kent, Marietta, Cedarville, Wilberforce, and Cincinnati.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ohio Aerospace Institute open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $26K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $221K (2020) to $698K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $492K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | Osgc Scholarships | $53,950 |
| Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | Osgc Scholarships | $42,900 |
| Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | Osgc Scholarships | $40,900 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Osgc Scholarships | $40,400 |
| Miami University Oxford, OH | Osgc Scholarships | $36,900 |
| Ohio University Athen, OH | Osgc Scholarships | $36,900 |
| University of Akron Akron, OH | Osgc Scholarships | $30,900 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | Osgc Scholarships | $29,550 |
| Wright State University Dayton, OH | Osgc Scholarships | $28,500 |
| Kent State University Kent, OH | Osgc Scholarships | $25,500 |
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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 | $12,843,690 | $24,213,958 | $23,209,860 | $491,650 | 18 | $87,106 |
| 2024 | $14,156,536 | $17,058,955 | $17,003,127 | $653,265 | 16 | $54,268 |
| 2023 | $8,927,929 | $8,330,588 | $9,198,198 | $410,300 | 15 | $39,505 |
| 2022 | $8,801,598 | $8,780,189 | $8,788,953 | $619,033 | 17 | $1,252 |
| 2021 | $8,809,588 | $10,021,750 | $10,442,590 | $698,304 | 19 | $2,219 |
| 2020 | $9,660,989 | $13,893,174 | $13,706,205 | $221,353 | 17 | $12,877 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2024 filing, OAI states that its tax-exempt purpose includes advancing aerospace-related scientific and engineering knowledge through research; building Ohio’s aerospace economy through research, education, training, and collaboration; and supporting doctoral-level graduate and continuing education in cooperation with Ohio colleges and universities.
The filing describes programs in computational modeling, materials, structures, vehicle health monitoring and safety, and space science and exploration technologies. It also describes workforce development activities such as internships, scholarships, visiting faculty, short courses, education outreach, and student and faculty engagement with industry and federal laboratories. OAI’s website lists additional research areas including advanced aerospace materials, aerospace systems sensing and safety, thermal management, additive manufacturing, and space science and exploration technology.
The 2025 filing lists grants to universities, including Cleveland State University, Baldwin Wallace University, Ohio Northern University, Ohio State University, and Miami University. The stated purpose for the largest listed awards is OSGC scholarships. In describing themselves, Baldwin Wallace University says it is committed to liberal arts and sciences education, while the University of Dayton describes its primary purpose as providing postsecondary education. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not OAI’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, OAI reported 18 grants totaling $491,650. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $53,950, with a median of $27,000. The largest awards included $53,950 to Cleveland State University, $42,900 to Baldwin Wallace University, $40,900 to Ohio Northern University, $40,400 to Ohio State University, and $36,900 each to Miami University and Ohio University. The listed purpose for these grants is OSGC scholarships.
Other 2025 recipients included the University of Akron ($30,900), University of Dayton ($29,550), Wright State University ($28,500), Kent State University ($25,500), Marietta College ($24,550), Cedarville University ($24,200), Central State University ($21,500), Wilberforce University ($18,000), University of Cincinnati ($9,000), and an individual recipient Reserve University ($7,500).
OAI’s website describes a separate support program for small businesses seeking SBIR and STTR funding. It offers opportunity-fit assessment, grant-writing assistance and reviews, and guidance from application through contract execution. The website says this support is provided through initiatives including FAST and JumpStart, and identifies OAI as Ohio’s recipient of the Small Business Administration’s FAST Partnership Program Award. These services are distinct from the grants reported in OAI’s filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dennis Andersh as CEO and president, Chris Hocevar as CFO and treasurer, and Wayne Denny Jr. as board chair. It also lists Dr. Christina Bloebaum, Gail Doman-Smith, Lloyd Fields, Dr. Carlos Grodsinsky, and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) C.D. Moore as directors, and Leigh Oldham as VP of HR.
Ohio Aerospace Institute is led by Dennis Andersh, CEO & President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis Andersh
CEO & President
Trustee → CEO & President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Denny Jr.
Board Chair
Trustee → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gail Doman-Smith
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carlos Grodsinsky
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Christina Bloebaum
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lloyd Fields
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Lt Gen Ret Cd Moore
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Chris Hocevar
CFO & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Oldham
Vice President of Hr & S
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (32)
- Former: Ali Dhinojwala (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Andrew Gyekenyesi (2020–2024) — Associate Chief Scientist
- Former: John Sankovic (2020–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Lee Ann Cochran (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael McKay (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mrityunjay Singh (2020–2024) — Chief Scientist
- Former: Robert Tanner (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Anthony Gillespie (2021–2024) — Senior Program Manager
- Former: Casimir Suchyta (2021–2024) — Principal Scientist
- Former: Gautam Pillay PhD (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John Leland (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Dirgo (2022–2024) — Senior Program Manager
- Former: Christopher Hocevar (2022–2024) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: David Koonce (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Dennis Irwin Phd Pe Fnspe (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John M. Horack PhD (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Meredith Bond PhD (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Amanda Smith (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Sherri Oblander (2020–2023) — Secretary -
- Former: Mike Pearsall (2023) — Secretary -
- Former: Dennis Irwin (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John Cotman (2020–2021) — Treasurer & COO
- Former: Joseph Shields (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Gao (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sarit Bhaduri (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jen-Ching Tsao (2021) — Principal Scientist
- Former: Mehul Mehta (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Raman Ras (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Dirgo (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Shin Euy-Sik (2020) — Principal Scientist
- Former: Sreeramesh Kalluri (2020) — Principal Scientist
- Former: Stewart Leib (2020) — Principal Scientist
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ohio Aerospace Institute
How much does Ohio Aerospace Institute give each year?
Ohio Aerospace Institute gave $492K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $653K across 16 grants.
What is Ohio Aerospace Institute's typical grant size?
Ohio Aerospace Institute's median grant in 2025 was $27,000, and its average grant was $27,314, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ohio Aerospace Institute that year got $40K on average.
Where does Ohio Aerospace Institute give grants?
Ohio Aerospace Institute gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (2 grants) and Wilberforce, OH (2 grants).
Does Ohio Aerospace Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Ohio Aerospace Institute's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Osgc Scholarships" (18 grants).
Who are Ohio Aerospace Institute's largest grantees?
Ohio Aerospace Institute's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland State University ($53,950), Baldwin Wallace University ($42,900) and Ohio Northern University ($40,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ohio Aerospace Institute?
Ohio Aerospace Institute reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24.2M.
What does Ohio Aerospace Institute fund?
In its 2024 filing, OAI states that its tax-exempt purpose includes advancing aerospace-related scientific and engineering knowledge through research; building Ohio’s aerospace economy through research, education, training, and collaboration; and supporting doctoral-level graduate and continuing education in cooperation with Ohio colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ohio Aerospace Institute?
Ohio Aerospace Institute has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check oai.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ohio Aerospace Institute's EIN?
Ohio Aerospace Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1621676. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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