Ohio Education Association
The Ohio Education Association (OEA) is a 501(c)(6) business league and labor union representing more than 122,000 teachers, faculty members, and support professionals working in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities. Founded in 1847, the organization is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, and operates as an education membership organization affiliated with the National Education Association (NEA).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$217.5M
+12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
-17.9% YoY
Grant Count
38
+2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
-20.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
OEA's mission is to lead the way for the continuous improvement of public education while advocating for members and the students they serve. The organization works to advance quality public education for every child through professional development, member advocacy, and policy engagement.
Primary Program Areas:
Program Delivery: Administers the UniServ delivery program providing professional development training, bargaining, contract administration, grievance processing, and vital programmatic assistance to affiliates and members. Also administers the unified legal service program.
Member Services: Provides communications services (internal and external communications, membership promotion, program mailings), education policy research and member advocacy, governmental services including legislative lobbying and political action, and administration of the OEA Fund for Children and Public Education.
Governance: Provides strategic direction through elected officers, board of directors, appeals board, committees, commissions, and divisions that monitor state education-related actions and respond accordingly.
Grantmaking
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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
Fiscal Year 2024 (most recent):
- Total Revenue: $67,757,333
- Total Expenses: $56,381,187
- Total Assets: $217,496,251
- Net Income: $11,375,146
Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Revenue: $67,713,734
- Total Expenses: $56,047,120
- Total Assets: $194,000,000
- Net Income: $11,666,614
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Program Services: $62,610,103 (92.5%)
- Investment Income: $5,314,476 (7.8%)
- Contributions: $114,410 (0.2%)
Staffing: 195 employees (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $217,496,251 | $193,562,391 | $177,826,228 |
| Revenue | $67,757,333 | $67,713,734 | $66,219,891 |
| Expenses | $56,381,187 | $56,047,120 | $51,945,865 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,215,479 | $5,018,674 | $4,356,428 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cea ($1,144,194), Canton Professional ($207,811), Ohio Progressive Collaborative ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CEA | OPERATING | $1,144,194 |
| CANTON PROFESSIONAL | OPERATING | $207,811 |
| GROVEPORT MADISON | EFFECTIVE LOCALS | $44,280 |
| YOUNGSTOWN EA | EFFECTIVE LOCALS | $38,466 |
| FREDERICKTOWN EA | EFFECTIVE LOCALS | $36,928 |
| FIELD LOCAL TA | EFFECTIVE LOCALS | $28,669 |
| SOUTH-WESTERN EA | EFFECTIVE LOCALS | $27,346 |
| LIBERTY ASE | EFFECTIVE LOCALS | $27,309 |
| WILLOUGHBY EASTLAKE TA | EFFECTIVE LOCALS | $27,026 |
| WESTERVILLE | EFFECTIVE LOCALS | $25,037 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Mark Hill - Principal Officer
- Airica Clay - Executive Director
- Patricia Collins Murdock - Listed as leadership (2022 filing)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT DIMAURO | PRESIDENT | 60 | $226,779 |
| MARK HILL RESIGNED 71524 | SECRETARY - TREASURER | 60 | $199,656 |
| JEFF WENSING | VICE PRESIDENT | 60 | $202,336 |
| ROB MCFEE START 71524 | SECRETARY - TREASURER | 60 | — |
| ADRIENNE BOWDEN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ALICE SNEED | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| AMY BUTCHER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| AMY WHITE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ANGEL DYER-SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ARTHUR LARD | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BARB NEWTON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BARBARA MARTINI | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BONITA GAUSS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BRENDA ABELS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BRENDA AMES | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CAROL CORRETHERS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CAROL NANCE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CASSANDRA DANIELS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DAN GREENBURG | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DAVID PRYER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DEBORAH JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DEE MEREDITH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DELORIS ROME-HUDSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DENISE HERMETZ | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DWAYNE MARSHALL | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| GEOFF MIZE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| GEORGE HOOVER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JASON SCHERER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JESSIE KEPLINGER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JOIE MOORE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JULIE GARCIA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KAREN LINCH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KELLY DUWVE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KINSEY SCHILLING | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KRISTIN JONES | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LAUREN DIMAURO | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LINNA JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LISA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MARCHEL JOSIE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MARJORIE LANGSTON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MATTHEW WHITE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MEGAN HINZ | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MELINDA CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MICHAEL FARREN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MICHELLE JONES | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| NEIL RITCHIE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| NICOLE STRATTON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| NORVEL CRANDALL | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| PAIGE HARDING | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| RACHEL IMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SARAH EISNAUGLE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SHARRON CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| TAMMY LAPLANTE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| TAMMY SHELTON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| TANYA HORN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| PATRICIA COLLINS MURDOCK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 60 | $227,762 |
| KRISTY SPIRES | AED BUSINESS SERVICES | 60 | $209,303 |
| BRIAN EASTMAN | AED LEGAL | 60 | $191,101 |
| AIRICA CLAY | AED MEMBER ADVOCACY | 60 | $209,547 |
| RYAN DUNN | ORGANIZING & MEMBER ENGAGEMENT DIR. | 60 | $191,006 |
| MICHAEL MCEACHERN | LABOR RELATION CONSULTANT | 60 | $189,151 |
| CRISTINA MUNOZ-NEDROW | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 60 | $205,360 |
| SUSAN DODGE | LABOR RELATION CONSULTANT | 60 | $191,329 |
| ELIZABETH CHANDLER-MARKS | LABOR RELATION CONSULTANT | 60 | $184,187 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Applications are open for the 2025-2026 OEA Educational Foundation Innovation Grants. The organization continues to support students through community initiatives, including participation in the Souper Bowl of Caring event.
Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 OEA Educational ...Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ohio Education Association fund?
OEA's mission is to lead the way for the continuous improvement of public education while advocating for members and the students they serve. The organization works to advance quality public education for every child through professional development, member advocacy, and policy engagement. **Primary Program Areas:** • **Program Delivery**: Administers the UniServ delivery program providing professional development training, bargaining, contract administration, grievance processing, and vital pr…
How do I apply for a grant from Ohio Education Association?
**OEA Educational Foundation** operates as a separate grantmaking entity (EIN: 04-3618101) with the purpose of funding initiatives that enhance student learning, student achievement, and well-being, as well as promote social justice. The foundation's board of directors provides four funding opportunities annually.
What size grants does Ohio Education Association award?
In 2024, Ohio Education Association awarded 38 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ohio Education Association's EIN?
Ohio Education Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4269414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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