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Ohio Christian Education Network

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.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.3M

+125.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Grant Count

16

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

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States

Cities

AkronBataviaCantonChagrin FallsCincinnatiClevelandFindlayGrove CityGroveportMansfieldMasonNw CantonRichfieldSpringboroSteubenvilleWorthington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$910K$2M$3M$4M202320242025
Metric202520242023
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

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$294K$588K$882K$1M0 grants20230 grants202416 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY$320KWORTHINGTON CHRISTIAN SC…$148KCINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTI…$130KTHE GARDEN CHRISTIAN ACA…$79KCHARIS CLASSICAL ACADEMY$71KGROVE CITY CHRISTIAN SCH…$71KST PEREGRINE ACADEMY$66KCHAPEL HILL CHRISTIAN SC…$64KMANSFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL$62KMADISON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL$39K

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K6$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
CANTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CANTON, OHGRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS$18,975
CHAPEL HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AKRON, OHGRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS$64,389
CHARIS CLASSICAL ACADEMY MASON, OHGRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS$71,289
CHESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SPRINGBORO, OHGRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS$28,250
CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADMENY CINCINNATI, OHGRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS$130,000
CLERMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BATAVIA, OHGRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS$7,600
GROVE CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GROVE CITY, OHGRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS$70,750
HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHAGRIN FALLS, OHGRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS$320,400
HILLTOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL STEUBENVILLE, OHGRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS$15,729
MADISON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GROVEPORT, OHGRANTS 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

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
AL CAPERNACHAIRMAN1
BRIAN SPIRESTREASURER1
PAUL KALMBACHSECRETARY1
MARGARET HARTSHORNBOARD MEMBER1
RICH JOHNSONVICE CHAIRMAN1
AARON BAERPRESIDENT1

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.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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