Ohio Agribusiness Association
To fundraise and accept contributions to be administered and disbursed to provide scholarship assistance to Ohio students pursuing a career in agribusiness.
Ohio Agribusiness Association at a glance
In short: Ohio Agribusiness Association gave $36K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,350
- +48.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,350
- +196.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,350
- Total assets
- $730,143
- +3.3% 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 Ohio Agribusiness Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was OSU Foundation ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ohio Agribusiness Association gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $25K (2024) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSU Foundation Columbus, OH | Educ Scholarships | $36,350 |
Ready to take the next step with Ohio Agribusiness Association?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $730,143 | $53,220 | $72,609 | $36,350 | 1 | $6,617 |
| 2024 | $707,115 | $59,296 | $52,774 | $24,500 | 2 | $7,698 |
| 2023 | $669,612 | $62,548 | $55,910 | $31,000 | 3 | $6,773 |
| 2022 | $610,065 | $55,003 | $49,894 | $28,000 | 3 | $1,289 |
| 2021 | $708,073 | $53,517 | $54,321 | $33,000 | 3 | $-79 |
| 2020 | $669,007 | $47,811 | $55,010 | $33,000 | 3 | $1,521 |
| 2019 | $609,287 | $54,509 | $49,861 | $28,000 | 3 | $3,923 |
About Ohio Agribusiness Association
Based on IRS filings
Ohio Agribusiness Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $730K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohio Agribusiness Association's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melinda Witten
Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Case
Educational
Vice Chairman → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Educational, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Erwin
Educational
Trustee → Educational, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Flore
Educational
Trustee → Educational, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Alsop
Educational
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Educational, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Sunderman
Educational
Trustee → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Educational, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Osentoski
Educational
Trustee → Educational, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Steiner
Educational
Trustee → Educational, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Christopher Henney (2019–2023) — Past Trust M
- Former: Janice Welsheimer (2023) — Interim Trustee
- Former: Jim Hitchcock (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lee Sundermeier (2019–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Ed Harra (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Roger Wallace (2019–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Rhoda Crown (2019) — Chairwoman
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 Ohio Agribusiness Association
How much does Ohio Agribusiness Association give each year?
Ohio Agribusiness Association gave $36K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
How large is Ohio Agribusiness Association?
Ohio Agribusiness Association reported $730K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $53K.
What is Ohio Agribusiness Association?
Ohio Agribusiness Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $730K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ohio Agribusiness Association operate?
Ohio Agribusiness Association has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Ohio Agribusiness Association's EIN?
Ohio Agribusiness Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1387575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Ohio Agribusiness Association's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Ohio
Drake Ray & Ruth Schol Fund OAG
Columbus, OH
The fund supports scholarships for Eastwood High School students pursuing post-high-school education, with a 3.0 GPA required; recent grants ranged from $500 to $3,500, typically $1,000. It is based in Columbus, Ohio, and recent awards went mostly to recipients in Ohio, with others in Kentucky and Indiana. The filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; applicants should contact the Eastwood High School principal and submit a paper application by April 15.
Assets
$306K
Grants
11
Total Given
$13K
Cassner Foundation
Hillsboro, OH
The Cassner Foundation funds scholarships, school expansion, and general programs, primarily in Ohio, with most of its 2026 grant dollars going to Ohio recipients. Its 2026 awards ranged from $800 to $60,000, with a median of $3,500. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$3.2M
Grants
32
Total Given
$197K
The Troy Foundation
Troy, OH
The Troy Foundation funds arts and culture, education, health and human services, youth development, environmental protection, community beautification, and emergency assistance for nonprofits. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,310 to $2,438,051, with a median of $22,806; its giving includes Troy and nearby communities, as well as recipients elsewhere in Ohio. Unsolicited requests are not addressed generally, though some specific programs invite eligible organizations to inquire or apply.
Assets
$159.1M
Grants
141
Total Given
$9.1M
The Community Foundation of Louisville Depository Inc
Louisville, KY
The Community Foundation of Louisville supports a broad range of causes, including arts, parks, education, social services, and libraries, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Kentucky organizations. Its 2025 grants had a median of $15,200 and ranged from $5,100 to over $2.3 million; the available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$24.0M
Grants
421
Total Given
$20.5M
G & M Owens FB Owens Fam Fnd Irr
Pittsburgh, PA
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
7
Total Given
$75K
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds nonprofits working on education, housing, community and cultural vibrancy, and related regional needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though amounts vary widely; specific opportunities include awards of up to $35,000 for Resilient Communities and up to $450,000 through the Neighborhood Development Fund. It lists RFP and letter-of-intent opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,408
Total Given
$184.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Ohio
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Ohio Agribusiness Association's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Ohio Agribusiness Association down — hundreds of funders to go?