Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral
The Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Columbus, Ohio at 2469 Stelzer Road. Founded in 1989, OCCRRA operates as a statewide coordinating body for Ohio's early care and education system. The organization supports a network of seven regional Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies that collectively serve all 88 counties in Ohio.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.8M
-11.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$279.7M
-56.1% YoY
Grant Count
5,308
-13.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
-49.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
OCCRRA's mission is to enhance the statewide system of early care and learning and afterschool services to achieve high-quality experiences for Ohio children and families. The organization accomplishes this mission by:
- Supporting Ohio's network of Child Care Resource and Referral agencies
- Implementing statewide programs that improve service quality
- Advocating for policy improvements
Primary Program Areas:
Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) — Ohio's workforce registry information system that promotes professional growth and development for early childhood, child-serving, and school-age professionals. The OPR serves as a comprehensive data repository for employment, professional development, education, and credentials, with over 140,000 active users.
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® OHIO — A scholarship program providing financial support to teachers and family child care providers to advance their education and professional credentials.
COVID-19 Relief and ARPA Funding Distribution — In fiscal year 2024, OCCRRA received $288,329,740 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) pandemic support funding, which the organization distributed to approved beneficiary day care centers, early child care centers, and schools based on eligibility criteria established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Statewide Quality Initiatives — OCCRRA coordinates and ensures consistency among the seven regional CCR&R agencies while managing numerous statewide quality improvement initiatives.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OCCRRA operates statewide throughout Ohio, coordinating services across all 88 counties through its network of seven regional CCR&R agencies.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenues: $306,993,850
- Total Expenses: $306,511,520
- Total Assets: $12,766,106
Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Revenues: $801,000,000
- Total Expenses: $800,000,000
- Total Assets: $14,400,000
- Total Liabilities: $11,300,000
Staffing: The organization employs approximately 25-30 staff members.
Tax-Exempt Status: OCCRRA has maintained 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status since August 1992. Donations to the organization are tax-deductible. The organization holds a Three-Star rating with an 81% overall score based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,766,106 | $14,426,689 | $12,148,132 |
| Revenue | $306,993,850 | $800,861,616 | $257,697,040 |
| Expenses | $306,511,520 | $800,454,212 | $257,649,527 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Young Mens Christian Association of Ross County ($192,330), Our Star Kids Learning Center Llc ($109,470), Ohio University ($108,030).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| POPLAR RIDGE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN DEFIANCE, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $38,760 |
| BELIEVE ACADEMY TOLEDO, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $41,400 |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY ATHENS, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $86,100 |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY ATHENS, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $108,030 |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY ATHENS, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,030 |
| IMAGINE THAT DAYCARE PRESCHOOL INC COLUMBIANA, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,200 |
| YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY YOUNGSTOWN, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,800 |
| DELAWARE CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION DELAWARE, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $57,900 |
| HGE FIC I LLC LAKE FOREST, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $66,480 |
| CHILDRENS CENTER AT SOUTHWOODS LLC BOARDMAN, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $73,740 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Todd Barnhouse — Chief Executive Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE CORRIGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE GALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANGELA MOSES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER DODGE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NANCY MENDEZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANN LOCKET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RANDY LEITE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VANESSA FREYTAG | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ABIGAIL HAMPTON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| VALORA WASHINGTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALLIE PARRIMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUDITH SANTMIRE | COO | 40 | $155,376 |
| TODD BARNHOUSE | CEO | 40 | $169,715 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In fiscal year 2024, OCCRRA's primary activity centered on administering substantial pandemic relief funding. The organization received and distributed $288,329,740 in ARPA pandemic support funding to child care centers and early childhood education programs across Ohio, with applications reviewed against criteria established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Getting Started With the Ohio Early Care and Education Access GrantsFrequently Asked Questions
What does Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral fund?
OCCRRA's mission is to enhance the statewide system of early care and learning and afterschool services to achieve high-quality experiences for Ohio children and families. The organization accomplishes this mission by: • Supporting Ohio's network of Child Care Resource and Referral agencies • Implementing statewide programs that improve service quality • Advocating for policy improvements **Primary Program Areas:** **Ohio Professional Registry (OPR)** — Ohio's workforce registry information sys…
Where does Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral make grants?
OCCRRA operates statewide throughout Ohio, coordinating services across all 88 counties through its network of seven regional CCR&R agencies.
What size grants does Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral award?
In 2024, Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral awarded 5,308 grants totaling $279.7M — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral's EIN?
Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1339322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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