Ohio County Community Foundation Inc
Ohio County Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Rising Sun, Indiana. It makes grants for projects and programs benefiting Ohio County residents and also awards scholarships to area students.
Ohio County Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ohio County Community Foundation Inc gave $853K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in Indiana. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $852,936
- +2998.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $85,294
- +829.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,501
- Total assets
- $39,323,013
- +6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ohio County Community Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Applications are submitted online. Applicants must qualify as an exempt organization under Section 501(c), be sponsored by such an organization, qualify as a governmental or educational entity, or have similar attributes under Section 509(a). The foundation may verify exempt status and request documentation. It does not reimburse costs or fund programs or equipment committed to before a grant award. Grant funds cannot be used to influence legislation or intervene in a political campaign, and grants are not made for weapons, firearms, destructive devices, or ammunition. Grants are not made specifically for sectarian religious purposes, though religious organizations may apply for general community purposes. Past grantees must have current reporting requirements before applying. Proposals requiring advisory-body or individual approval must include the relevant letters of recommendation or approval.
- Review Cycle
- Deadlines vary by grant type and are shown in the online applications. Community Cycle Grant deadlines are in March and August.
- Deadline
- Deadlines vary by grant type and are shown in the online applications.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 170, Rising Sun, IN 47040
Phone: (812) 438-9401
Website: https://occfrisingsun.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ohio County Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Rising Sun ($729K). Together the top 10 received $853K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 25 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant policy says its grants are for projects and programs benefiting residents of Ohio County, Indiana. In 2024, 99% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana and 1% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ohio County Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $156K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $853K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $853K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Rising Sun Rising Sun, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $729,150 |
| Rising Sunohio County Community School Coporation Rising Sun, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $32,443 |
| Ohio County Public Library Rising Sun, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $20,743 |
| Rsoc Senior Citizens Housing Inc Rising Sun, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $13,000 |
| Ohio County Historical Society Rising Sun, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,675 |
| Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Department Rising Sun, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,326 |
| St Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation Edgewood, KY | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Ohio County Tourism Inc Rising Sun, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $9,799 |
| Rising Sun Church of Christ Inc Rising Sun, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $9,100 |
| Ohio County Rising Sun, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $7,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,323,013 | $2,934,568 | $1,691,423 | $852,936 | 10 | $2,316,378 |
| 2023 | $36,803,101 | $1,521,473 | $793,432 | $27,525 | 3 | $1,318,150 |
| 2022 | $32,890,423 | $1,624,468 | $2,235,031 | $744,024 | 3 | $955,472 |
| 2021 | $39,627,295 | $3,604,913 | $2,017,304 | $102,334 | 5 | $2,778,576 |
| 2020 | $35,479,101 | $1,077,430 | $1,235,379 | $225,022 | 4 | $768,298 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide responsible stewardship of donated gifts, offer leadership in addressing community issues, and make grants in the Ohio County area. Its grant policy identifies community development, education, health, human services, and cultural affairs as areas for support. Its 2024 filing also names community service, education, health, the environment, and the arts.
The foundation says it serves as a vehicle for Ohio County residents to support local organizations and projects. Among its 2024 grantees, Rising Sun & Ohio County Senior describes its mission as developing and managing affordable housing, particularly housing for older adults in Ohio County. The Ohio County Historical Society says it promotes local heritage through collecting, preserving, and displaying artifacts and through educational programs. The Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Department says it provides fire and rescue services to protect lives and property in the city and surrounding community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $852,936. Grant amounts ranged from $7,700 to $729,150, with a median of $10,500. The largest grants listed were $729,150 to the City of Rising Sun, $32,443 to Rising Sun-Ohio County School Corporation, and $20,743 to Ohio County Public Library. Each was reported as supporting the recipient’s exempt purpose.
Other 2024 grants included $13,000 to RSOC Senior Citizens Housing Inc, $10,675 to Ohio County Historical Society, and $10,326 to Rising Sun Volunteer Fire Department. The stated purpose for each was to further the recipient’s exempt purpose.
The foundation lists competitive, mini, junior, conference/training, teachers’ classroom tools, and annual celebration grants. It also offers community cycle grants twice a year, with Cycle I in March and Cycle II in August.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clifford Thies as president, Tina Bovard as vice-president, Kathy Huber as secretary, Julia Jimenez as treasurer, and Jane Angst as executive director. It also lists Deb Cappel, Leslee Bush, Riley Bovard, Rita Scudder, and Tom Work as members.
Ohio County Community Foundation Inc is led by Jane Angst, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Angst
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$23K (2022) → $58K (2024)
Clifford Thies
President
Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Huber
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Bovard
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Cappel
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslee Bush
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Riley Bovard
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Jimenez
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita Scudder
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Work
Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Debbie Brightwell (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Nanci Ross (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jesse McClure (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Bob Sommer (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Debra Cappel (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Nancy Parks (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Peggy Dickson (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Tammy Brett (2022) — Member
- Former: Jodie Cole-Mulle' (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Patricia Kinnett (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: William Marksberry (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Rhonda Brown (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $58K, to Jane Angst (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ohio County Community Foundation Inc
How much does Ohio County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Ohio County Community Foundation Inc gave $853K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $28K across 3 grants.
What is Ohio County Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ohio County Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,501, and its average grant was $85,294, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ohio County Community Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Ohio County Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Ohio County Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rising Sun, IN (9 grants).
Who are Ohio County Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ohio County Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include City of Rising Sun ($729,150), Rising Sunohio County Community School Coporation ($32,443) and Ohio County Public Library ($20,743), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ohio County Community Foundation Inc?
Ohio County Community Foundation Inc reported $39.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does Ohio County Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to provide responsible stewardship of donated gifts, offer leadership in addressing community issues, and make grants in the Ohio County area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ohio County Community Foundation Inc?
Applications are submitted online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ohio County Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ohio County Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2038531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ohio County Community Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ohio-county-community-foundation-inc-morg_6fcd945209e64652bba23eb3d6a20079
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