Ohio Christian Education Network

Foundation · Grantmaker Columbus, OH EIN: 31-1787824 Website

THE OHIO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NETWORK (OCEN) PROTECTS THE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AND ENSURES EVERY OHIO FAMILY HAS ACCESS TO A GOSPEL-CENTERED EDUCATION.

Key facts about Ohio Christian Education Network

EIN: 31-1787824
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $1,176,226
Grants made (2025): 16
Average grant: $73,514
Median grant: $63,435
Total assets: $3,345,583
Primary geography: Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Ohio Christian Education Network funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ohio Christian Education Network's 16 itemized 2025 grants were Ohio (100%). None of its 16 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

+125.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$74K

About Ohio Christian Education Network

Based on IRS filings

Ohio Christian Education Network is a nonprofit organization, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 16 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $49K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $1.2M (100%)

Share of all 16 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Ohio

Cities

AkronBataviaCantonChagrin FallsCincinnatiClevelandFindlayGrove CityGroveportMansfieldMasonNw CantonRichfieldSpringboroSteubenvilleWorthington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,345,583	$1,485,889	$1,202,303
Revenue	$3,310,060	$3,269,898	$1,786,354
Expenses	$1,450,366	$2,933,855	$1,581,838
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$48,624	$20,465	—
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Heritage Classical Academy ($320,400), Worthington Christian School ($147,500), Cincinnati Hills Christian Acadmeny ($130,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Chagrin Falls, OH	GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS	$320,400
WORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Worthington, OH	GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS	$147,500
CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADMENY Cincinnati, OH	GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS	$130,000
THE GARDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cleveland, OH	GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS	$79,360
CHARIS CLASSICAL ACADEMY Mason, OH	GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS	$71,289
GROVE CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Grove City, OH	GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS	$70,750
ST PEREGRINE ACADEMY Richfield, OH	GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS	$66,416
CHAPEL HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Akron, OH	GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS	$64,389
MANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mansfield, OH	GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS	$62,480
MADISON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Groveport, OH	GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS	$38,700

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Al Caperna	Chairman	1	—
Brian Spires	Treasurer	1	—
Paul Kalmbach	Secretary	1	—
Margaret Hartshorn	Board Member	1	—
Rich Johnson	Vice Chairman	1	—
Aaron Baer	President	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Ohio Christian Education Network?

As of 2025, Ohio Christian Education Network holds $3.3M in total assets with $3.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $1.2M in 2025.

Where does Ohio Christian Education Network operate?

Ohio Christian Education Network has awarded grants in Ohio.

What size grants does Ohio Christian Education Network award?

In 2025, Ohio Christian Education Network awarded 16 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $74K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Ohio Christian Education Network's EIN?

Ohio Christian Education Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1787824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.