Ohio Federation of Teachers
Represent and advocate for our membership on a statewide level.
Ohio Federation of Teachers at a glance
In short: Ohio Federation of Teachers gave $138K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,333
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,583
- -25.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,667
- Total assets
- $3,297,228
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ohio Federation of Teachers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Learning Lighthouse ($75K). Together the top 4 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 27 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ohio Federation of Teachers gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2025) to $264K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Lighthouse Columbus, OH | Organizational Support | $75,000 |
| Educators Thriving LLC Richmond, CA | Organizational Support | $38,333 |
| Policy Matters Ohio Cleveland, OH | Organizational Support | $15,000 |
| Ohio Organizing Collaborative Youngstown, OH | Organizational Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,297,228 | $2,808,549 | $2,810,936 | $138,333 | 4 | $45,171 |
| 2024 | $3,293,395 | $2,432,887 | $2,517,507 | $139,167 | 3 | $43,778 |
| 2023 | $3,374,162 | $2,446,038 | $2,654,435 | $263,826 | 6 | $29,613 |
| 2022 | $3,584,929 | $2,417,556 | $2,504,478 | $153,750 | 7 | $20,481 |
| 2021 | $3,670,490 | $2,373,681 | $2,201,706 | $167,000 | 7 | $16,995 |
About Ohio Federation of Teachers
Based on IRS filings
Ohio Federation of Teachers is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $45K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohio Federation of Teachers is led by Melissa Cropper, President on every filing since 2021; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa Cropper
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$56K (2021) → $43K (2025)
Brian Kessler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Catherine Hernandez
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Lee Black
Second Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Shari Obrenski
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Milbeth Allen
Second Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$975 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $43K, to Melissa Cropper (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ohio Federation of Teachers
How much does Ohio Federation of Teachers give each year?
Ohio Federation of Teachers gave $138K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $139K across 3 grants.
What is Ohio Federation of Teachers's typical grant size?
Ohio Federation of Teachers's median grant in 2025 was $26,667, and its average grant was $34,583, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ohio Federation of Teachers give grants?
Ohio Federation of Teachers gives mostly in Ohio: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (28%).
Does Ohio Federation of Teachers give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Ohio Federation of Teachers's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organizational Support" (4 grants).
How large is Ohio Federation of Teachers?
Ohio Federation of Teachers reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Ohio Federation of Teachers's EIN?
Ohio Federation of Teachers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4269484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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