Ohio Children's Alliance
Ohio Children's Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1973 as Ohio's first statewide child advocacy organization. Formerly known as the Ohio Association of Child Caring Agencies, the organization serves as a membership-based advocacy and support entity for community agencies serving vulnerable children and families across Ohio.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.6M
-24.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-20.9% YoY
Grant Count
39
-36.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$74K
+23.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Through its mission, the Ohio Children's Alliance applies the collective strength of its members to sustainably improve the provision of services to children, young adults, and families through policy advocacy, performance improvement, and member support.
Vision: Leading the way to a future where all Ohio children and families thrive and achieve their highest potential.
Core Values:
- Statewide Impact: Dedicated to growing a robust statewide system of care that addresses the diverse needs of children and families across Ohio
- Child and Family-Centered: Prioritizes the needs and well-being of children and families in all actions and decisions
- Equity and Inclusion: Promotes equity and inclusion, ensuring all children and families have access to support and services regardless of background or circumstance
- Empowerment: Strives to empower children and families
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Behavioral Health
- Foster Care & Adoption
- Residential Centers and Group Homes
- Early Childhood Mental Health
- Extended Foster Care Programs
Grantmaking
Ohio Children's Alliance functions as both a grantmaker and fiscal intermediary for various initiatives. Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024):
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Ohio Children's Alliance primarily funds and operates in:
- Ohio (primary focus)
- Pennsylvania
- Michigan
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Financial Summary (2023):
- Total Revenue: $27,028,361
- Total Expenses: $26,956,583
- Total Assets: $10,126,565
- Total Liabilities: $7,220,000
Financial Rating: The organization holds a Four-Star rating with a 92% overall score, based on Accountability & Finance metrics.
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since May 1977 (EIN: 34-1168205). Donations are tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,645,665 | $10,126,565 | $7,580,301 |
| Revenue | $27,119,298 | $27,028,361 | $26,119,977 |
| Expenses | $27,078,658 | $26,956,583 | $25,395,419 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $121,865 | $118,825 | $40,957 |
| 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
94 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ohio Children's Alliance
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mark Mecum: Chief Executive Officer
- Sarah Latourette: Chief Advocacy Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Steuer | President | 1 | — |
| Rebecca Ranford | Director - Start 04/24 | 1 | — |
| Paul Haffner | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Vickie Thompson-Sandy | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jane Anderson | Director | 1 | — |
| Cheryl Tarantino | Director - Start 04/24 | 1 | — |
| Richard Graziano | Director | 1 | — |
| Leigh Hall | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Kresic | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Mitchell | Director | 1 | — |
| Charity Wheeler | Director | 1 | — |
| Kelli Ott | Director | 1 | — |
| Terry Jones | Director | 1 | — |
| Nancy Harvey | Director | 1 | — |
| LaVisa Bell | Director | 1 | — |
| John Banchy - Exit 0424 | Immediate Past President | 1 | — |
| Marti Eagleton | Director - Exit 04/24 | 1 | — |
| Mark Mecum | CEO | 45 | $326,773 |
| Karen Hill | COO | 45 | $166,200 |
| Sarah Latourette | CAO | 45 | $161,100 |
| Susan Ballard | Director of Programs | 45 | $102,156 |
| Carol Taylor | Director of Learning and Development | 45 | $100,484 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Ohio Children's Alliance announced the release of a Request for Proposals
News & Info - Ohio Children's AllianceOhio Child and Family Health Collaborative was awarded a Bridges regrant through the organization
Ohio Child and Family Health Collaborative Awarded Bridges RegrantThe organization continues to work closely with state government officials, including leaders at ODJFS, OhioMHAS, the Governor's office, General Assembly, and officials at the county and federal levels
Contact Information
Phone: (614) 461-0014
Website: ohiochildrensalliance.org
Address: 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive, Suite 350, Columbus, OH 43231-1666
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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