Ohio Council of Community Schools
Ohio Council of Community Schools's mission is to be a student-centered organization that advocates the excellence in education by advancing educational choice, achieving excellence through leadership and innovation, and ensuring community schools are legally, financially and academically sound.
Ohio Council of Community Schools at a glance
In short: Ohio Council of Community Schools gave $524K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $524,471
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,924
- -49.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,164
- Total assets
- $10,403,539
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ohio Council of Community Schools funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio Virtual Academy ($265K). Together the top 7 received $524K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 65 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ohio Council of Community Schools gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2020) to $1.9M (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $524K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Virtual Academy Maumee, OH | Performance, Innovation and Improvement | $265,000 |
| Ohio Connections Academy Columbus, OH | Performance, Innovation and Improvement | $150,000 |
| Ohio College Preparatory School Maple Heights, OH | Performance, Innovation and Improvement | $28,223 |
| Arts & College Preparatory Academy Columbus, OH | Performance, Innovation & Improvement | $24,164 |
| Canton College Preparatory School Canton, OH | Performance, Innovation and Improvement | $21,495 |
| Akron Preparatory Academy Akron, OH | Performance, Innovation and Improvement | $19,258 |
| STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights Warrensville Heights, OH | Performance, Innovation and Improvement | $16,331 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,403,539 | $7,800,156 | $6,529,542 | $524,471 | 7 | $233,586 |
| 2024 | $8,766,263 | $7,416,403 | $6,224,058 | $440,530 | 3 | $494,584 |
| 2023 | $7,084,468 | $5,962,693 | $5,672,680 | $471,373 | 3 | $96,792 |
| 2022 | $6,173,170 | $5,676,410 | $5,270,080 | $414,164 | 12 | $87,214 |
| 2021 | $7,079,568 | $6,241,775 | $5,952,904 | $1,901,140 | 40 | $324,776 |
| 2020 | $5,437,783 | $4,760,101 | $4,622,212 | $210,086 | 10 | $92,934 |
| 2019 | $5,361,434 | $4,594,820 | $4,422,808 | $528,875 | 8 | $98,462 |
About Ohio Council of Community Schools
Based on IRS filings
Ohio Council of Community Schools is a public charity focused on Education, based in Toledo, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $524K. Net investment income was $234K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohio Council of Community Schools is led by Leonard Schafer, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 6 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leonard Schafer
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$185K (2019) → $258K (2025)
Robert Rice
Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Dmytryka
Trustee
Treasusrer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Janak
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Szpila
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanice Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Delk
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Farell
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Zawisza
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Kuhlenbeck
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Patterson
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrin Beconder
Vice President of Internal Oversight
Vice President of Oversight → Vice President of Oversigh, 2022
Vice President of Oversigh → Vice President of Internal Oversight, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$110K (2019) → $180K (2025)
Jason Wall
Associate Executive Director
Associate Executive Director of Development → Associate Executive Director of, 2024
Associate Executive Director of → Associate Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$113K (2019) → $192K (2025)
Christopher Trabbic
Associate Executive Director
Associate Executive Director of Operations → Associate Executive Director of, 2024
Associate Executive Director of → Associate Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $168K (2025)
Shelby Sauer
CFO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $178K (2025)
Frederick Cardinal
Vice President of External Oversight
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$159K (2025)
Chad Bolles
Treasurer
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2024
Vice Chairman → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Latz
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Fischbach
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Carroll Ashley (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John Jones (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Rice (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Pamela Haynam (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Barry Kroeger (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Betty Valentine (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel Saad (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jan Kasle (2019–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Judy Bashforth (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Hagmeyer (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $258K, to Leonard Schafer (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ohio Council of Community Schools
How much does Ohio Council of Community Schools give each year?
Ohio Council of Community Schools gave $524K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $441K across 3 grants.
What is Ohio Council of Community Schools's typical grant size?
Ohio Council of Community Schools's median grant in 2025 was $24,164, and its average grant was $74,924, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ohio Council of Community Schools give grants?
Ohio Council of Community Schools gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Ohio Council of Community Schools give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Ohio Council of Community Schools's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Performance, Innovation and Improvement" (6 grants).
Who are Ohio Council of Community Schools's largest grantees?
Ohio Council of Community Schools's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio Virtual Academy ($265,000), Ohio Connections Academy ($150,000) and Ohio College Preparatory School ($28,223), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ohio Council of Community Schools?
Ohio Council of Community Schools reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.8M.
What is Ohio Council of Community Schools?
Ohio Council of Community Schools is a public charity focused on Education, based in Toledo, OH. It holds $10.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Ohio Council of Community Schools's EIN?
Ohio Council of Community Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0477422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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