THE PRIMARY TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO FURTHER HUMAN SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE IN A BROAD ARRAY OF AEROSPACE RELATED DISCIPLINES THROUGH INVESTIGATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH; TO BUILD OHIO'S AEROSPACE ECONOMY THROUGH RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE. TO FURTHER THE SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION OF DOCTORAL LEVEL GRADUATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS THROUGH AEROSPACE RESEARCH IN COOPERATION WITH, AND AS A CONSORTIUM OF, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN OHIO, AND TO STIMULATE ACADEMIC, GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT OF AND COOPERATION WITH SUCH EDUCATION. TO SPONSOR, PROMOTE AND DISSEMINATE AEROSPACE RESEARCH IN COOPERATION WITH, AND AS A CONSORTIUM OF, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN OHIO; TO STIMULATE ACADEMIC, GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT OF AND COOPERATION WITH SUCH RESEARCH; AND TO DEVELOP AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND GRADUATE EDUCATION RESOURCES IN OHIO.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.2M
+58.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$653K
+59.2% YoY
Grant Count
16
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+49.3% YoY
About Ohio Aerospace Institute
Based on IRS filings
Ohio Aerospace Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in BROOKPARK, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $653K. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,156,536 | $8,927,929 | $8,801,598 |
| Revenue | $17,058,955 | $8,330,588 | $8,780,189 |
| Expenses | $17,003,127 | $9,198,198 | $8,788,953 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $54,268 | $39,505 | $1,252 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ohio Aerospace Institute
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Akron ($145,165), Ohio State University the ($81,000), Kent State University ($79,800).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY BEREA, OH | OSGC SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS | $27,500 |
| CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY CEDARVILLE, OH | OSGC SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS | $13,500 |
| CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OH | OSGC SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS | $10,000 |
| CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, OH | OSGC RESEARCH SUPPORT & SCHOLARSHIPS | $60,800 |
| KENT STATE UNIVERSITY KENT, OH | OSGC SCHOLARSHIPS & INNOVATION GRANTS | $79,800 |
| MARIETTA COLLEGE MARIETTA, OH | OSGC SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS | $12,500 |
| MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD, OH | OSGC SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS | $24,500 |
| OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY ADA, OH | OSGC SCHOLARSHIPS & INTERNSHIPS | $14,800 |
| OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY THE COLUMBUS, OH | OSGC SCHOLARSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS & INNOVATION GRANTS | $81,000 |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY ATHEN, OH | OSGC SCHOLARSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS & INNOVATION GRANTS | $34,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SANKOVIC | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $310,051 |
| CHRISTOPHER HOCEVAR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $255,478 |
| AMANDA SMITH | SECRETARY | 40 | $95,952 |
| MEREDITH BOND PHD | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| LEE ANN COCHRAN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| WAYNE DENNY JR | CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| ALI DHINOJWALA | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| GAIL DOLMAN-SMITH | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOHN M HORACK PHD | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DENNIS IRWIN PHD PE FNSPE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DAVID KOONCE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JOHN LELAND | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MICHAEL MCKAY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| GAUTAM PILLAY PHD | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ROBERT TANNER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ANDREW GYEKENYESI | ASSOCIATE CHIEF SCIENTIST | 40 | $247,120 |
| ANTHONY GILLESPIE | SR. PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $231,338 |
| BOB DIRGO | SR. PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $231,203 |
| MRITYUNJAY SINGH | CHIEF SCIENTIST | 40 | $223,806 |
| CASIMIR SUCHYTA | PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST | 40 | $184,943 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ohio Aerospace Institute?
Ohio Aerospace Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in BROOKPARK, OH. It holds $14.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ohio Aerospace Institute?
As of 2024, Ohio Aerospace Institute holds $14.2M in total assets with $17.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $653K in 2024.
Where does Ohio Aerospace Institute operate?
Ohio Aerospace Institute has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Ohio Aerospace Institute award?
In 2024, Ohio Aerospace Institute awarded 16 grants totaling $653K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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