Ohio Christian Education Network
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
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| 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 | — | — | — |
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 include Heritage Classical Academy ($320,400), Worthington Christian School ($147,500), Cincinnati Hills Christian Acadmeny ($130,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CANTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CANTON, OH | GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS | $18,975 |
| CHAPEL HILL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AKRON, OH | GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS | $64,389 |
| CHARIS CLASSICAL ACADEMY MASON, OH | GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS | $71,289 |
| CHESS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SPRINGBORO, OH | GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS | $28,250 |
| CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADMENY CINCINNATI, OH | GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS | $130,000 |
| CLERMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BATAVIA, OH | GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS | $7,600 |
| GROVE CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GROVE CITY, OH | GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS | $70,750 |
| HERITAGE CLASSICAL ACADEMY CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS | $320,400 |
| HILLTOP MONTESSORI SCHOOL STEUBENVILLE, OH | GRANTS WERE MADE TO STUDENTS, PAYMENTS SENT TO SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS | $15,729 |
| 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
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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