Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund
The Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Buckeye Lake, Ohio. It is certified by the Ohio Attorney General as a Scholarship Granting Organization and awards academic scholarships to students across Ohio attending K–12 schools, giving priority to students with the greatest financial need.
Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund gave $100K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $99,700
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- Average grant
- $3,693
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $51,721
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 273, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lakewood Lutheran School ($19K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Lutheran School Lakewood, OH | Scholarship | $19,000 |
| Archbishop Moeller High Schoo Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy Toledo, OH | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Westside Christian School Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $7,700 |
| Tuscarawas Central Catholic Dover, OH | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| All Saints of St Wickliffe, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Emmanuel Christian Academy Springfield, OH | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Bethany School Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Canton Montessori School Canton, OH | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,721 | $93,799 | $102,452 | $99,700 | 27 | $99,700 | $3,529 | $2,509 |
| 2023 | $60,374 | $60,830 | $456 | — | — | — | $180 | $403 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Fund supports academic scholarships for primary and secondary students across Ohio. Its 2024 grants included schools whose missions reflect varied educational settings. For example, Westside Christian School describes itself as a Christian school ministry serving students and families on Columbus’s west side; Emmanuel Christian Academy says it works with Christian families to support children’s development; and Clintonville Academy describes itself as a private, non-sectarian school serving diverse learners.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Fund made 27 grants totaling $99,700. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $19,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included Lakewood Lutheran School ($19,000), Archbishop Moeller High Schoo ($15,000), Notre Dame Academy ($13,000), Westside Christian School ($7,700), and an individual recipient ($6,000). Other recipients included All Saints of St ($5,000), Emmanuel Christian Academy ($4,000), Bethany School ($3,000), Canton Montessori School ($3,000), and an individual recipient High School ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Genni Ragan as president and director; Michael Stinziano as vice president; Barbara Gould as secretary and director; and Thomas Johnson as treasurer and director.
Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund is led by Genni Ragan, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Genni Ragan
President & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Gould
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Johnson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Stinziano
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund
How much does Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund give each year?
Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund gave $100K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,693, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund give grants?
Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (4 grants), Toledo, OH (3 grants), Cincinnati, OH (2 grants) and Akron, OH (2 grants).
Does Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (27 grants).
Who are Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Lakewood Lutheran School ($19,000), Archbishop Moeller High Schoo ($15,000) and Notre Dame Academy ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund?
Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund reported $52K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund fund?
The Fund supports academic scholarships for primary and secondary students across Ohio. Its 2024 grants included schools whose missions reflect varied educational settings. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund?
The Fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2535315. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Ohio Commodores Scholarship Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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