Ohio Restaurant Association Education
Hospitality institute of Ohio builds, expands, supports and trains Ohio's hospitality workforce by connecting them to opportunities and resources that empower individuals to build successful careers through prostart, hopes and restaurant ready training programs.
Ohio Restaurant Association Education at a glance
In short: Ohio Restaurant Association Education gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,862
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,862
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,862
- Total assets
- $1,138,814
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ohio Restaurant Association Education
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (Outstanding Industry Educator Award)
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Ohio Restaurant Association Education
Ohio ProStart Undergraduate Scholarship
Ohio Restaurant Association Education
Amount
Up to $50,000 total awarded annually
Deadline
Deadline not published
Outstanding Industry Educator Award
Ohio Restaurant Association Education
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Outstanding ProStart Student Award
Ohio Restaurant Association Education
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Who Ohio Restaurant Association Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ohio Restaurant Association ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Restaurant Association Columbus, OH | Hope Grant | $19,862 |
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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 | $1,138,814 | $486,844 | $423,638 | $19,862 | 1 | $13,698 |
| 2023 | $1,073,734 | $480,705 | $403,073 | $18,038 | 1 | $95 |
| 2022 | $981,879 | $442,465 | $389,520 | $15,948 | 1 | $95 |
| 2021 | $851,366 | $708,389 | $396,163 | — | — | $96 |
| 2020 | $509,965 | $777,994 | $665,529 | — | — | $148 |
About Ohio Restaurant Association Education
Based on IRS filings
Ohio Restaurant Association Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohio Restaurant Association Education is led by John Barker, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 32 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Barker
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Halper
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$87K (2020) → $97K (2024)
Adrian Adornetto
Chairman
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Britney Ruby Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brody Danner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Andrews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Fix
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hundt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lanni
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Boyle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sylvester
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul D. Belle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Getz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Stasiulewicz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Shaffery
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Valenti
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Rammel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Deroberts
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Novak
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Art Oestrike
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Treva Weaver
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew King
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Harmon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Brooks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen White
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Gutierrez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Marriola
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Callicoat
Pastchairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Pastchairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lamarca
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Haunert
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Torres
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Doug Fahrenholz (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Julius Dorsey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Prakash Karamanchandi (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sheila Trautner (2020–2023) — Past Chairperson
- Former: Gus Mancy (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Blaire Luciano (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Lindsley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Wayne Schick (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ron Jordan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael S. Short (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ryan Rose (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sheri Harper (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Blum (2020) — Director
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 $97K, to Patricia Halper (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ohio Restaurant Association Education
How much does Ohio Restaurant Association Education give each year?
Ohio Restaurant Association Education gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
How large is Ohio Restaurant Association Education?
Ohio Restaurant Association Education reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $487K.
What is Ohio Restaurant Association Education?
Ohio Restaurant Association Education is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ohio Restaurant Association Education operate?
Ohio Restaurant Association Education has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Ohio Restaurant Association Education's EIN?
Ohio Restaurant Association Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1739154. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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