Ohio Credit Union Foundation
The Ohio Credit Union Foundation supports educational and outreachinitiatives that promote financial independence through credit unions.
Ohio Credit Union Foundation at a glance
In short: Ohio Credit Union Foundation gave $87K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,562
- -58.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,366
- -46.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,185
- Total assets
- $1,973,008
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ohio Credit Union Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Ohio Credit Union Foundation
Louise McCarren Herring Grant (DE Training Program Grant)
Ohio Credit Union Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
OCUF Student Loan Forgiveness Grant
Ohio Credit Union Foundation
Amount
$5,000 per award (3 awards available)
Deadline
Deadline not published
OCUF Student Video Scholarship
Ohio Credit Union Foundation
Amount
$5,000 (1st place), $2,500 (2nd place), $1,000 (3rd place); Total $8,500 available
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Ohio Credit Union Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Truecore Federal Credit Union ($23K). Together the top 7 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 56 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ohio Credit Union Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2021) to $227K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Truecore Federal Credit Union Newark, OH | To support management and business development for credit union employees, and zogo app. | $23,245 |
| Century Federal Credit Union Saint Louis, MO | Zogo app and to support lending solutions loan decisioning boot camp | $20,595 |
| Nueva Esperanza Community Credit Union Toledo, OH | To provide consulting support for growth in the hispanic community. | $10,000 |
| Educational Community Alliance Credit Union Toledo, OH | To support training in marketing & business development in the credit union field. Cuna management school. | $9,185 |
| Community Star Credit Union Elyria, OH | To support training in compliance, management, digital marketing, and business lending. | $8,941 |
| Topmark Federal Credit Union Cridersville, OH | To provide training and resources in governmental affairs, loan decisioning, regulatory compliance, and professional development. | $7,406 |
| Greater Wayne Community FCU Rittman, OH | To support management and business development for credit union employees, | $7,190 |
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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 | $1,973,008 | $437,140 | $236,556 | $86,562 | 7 | $61,291 |
| 2023 | $1,957,683 | $398,325 | $361,938 | $207,414 | 9 | $56,578 |
| 2022 | $1,792,070 | $333,827 | $275,048 | $227,015 | 14 | $9,081 |
| 2021 | $1,603,461 | $264,696 | $176,444 | $78,136 | 6 | $3,665 |
| 2020 | $1,472,485 | $290,547 | $291,386 | $221,975 | 20 | $15,158 |
About Ohio Credit Union Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ohio Credit Union Foundation is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohio Credit Union Foundation is led by Paul Mercer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Mercer
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannie Fye
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miranda McConoughey
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Pielemeier
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Moore
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lionel Harris
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Conner
Vice President Member Experience
Director Member Experience → Vice President Member Experience, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Cantrell
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Reams
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Becky Landis (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Jacqueline Moore (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Karen Reams (2020) — Chair
- Former: Kathy Haas (2020) — Director
- Former: Sonja Delaney (2020) — Vice Chair
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ohio Credit Union Foundation
How much does Ohio Credit Union Foundation give each year?
Ohio Credit Union Foundation gave $87K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $207K across 9 grants.
What is Ohio Credit Union Foundation's typical grant size?
Ohio Credit Union Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,185, and its average grant was $12,366, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ohio Credit Union Foundation give grants?
Ohio Credit Union Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (2 grants).
Does Ohio Credit Union Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Ohio Credit Union Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ohio Credit Union Foundation's largest grantees?
Ohio Credit Union Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Truecore Federal Credit Union ($23,245), Century Federal Credit Union ($20,595) and Nueva Esperanza Community Credit Union ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ohio Credit Union Foundation?
Ohio Credit Union Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $437K.
What is Ohio Credit Union Foundation's EIN?
Ohio Credit Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1582415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 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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