Ohio School Boards Association
Osba engages and serves Ohio's public school board members and the diverse districts they represent by fostering or delivering - excellence in governance - steadfast advocacy - superior services - relevant professional development - customized training
Ohio School Boards Association at a glance
- Total assets
- $22,925,994
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $10,684,362
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $444,254
- +54.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $9,333,870
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ohio School Boards Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $35K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio School Boards Association Scholarship Foundation Columbus, OH | To provide scholarships and educational supply and book grants to college-bound students. The scholarships are awarded to students for tuition at an accredited college/university. The educational supply and book grants are awarded to college-bound students to help defray the cost of books and materials needed for college/university classes at an accredited institution | $35,056 |
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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 | $22,925,994 | $10,684,362 | $9,333,870 | — | — | $444,254 |
| 2023 | $21,432,004 | $10,071,260 | $9,112,983 | — | — | $287,139 |
| 2022 | $18,998,248 | $9,686,570 | $8,280,721 | $35,056 | 1 | $441,835 |
| 2021 | $19,022,558 | $9,269,056 | $7,908,736 | — | — | $700,606 |
| 2020 | $17,104,115 | $7,612,836 | $7,380,299 | $6,315 | 1 | $389,167 |
About Ohio School Boards Association
Based on IRS filings
Ohio School Boards Association is a nonprofit organization, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $444K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohio School Boards Association is led by Kathryne McFarland, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 40 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryne McFarland
Chief Executive Officer
Deputy Chief Executive → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$161K (2020) → $274K (2024)
Sally S. Green
President
Executive Committee → President-Elect, 2023
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Ryan
Director of Board & Management Services
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Jeffery Chambers
Director of Communication Services
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Jennifer Hogue
Director of Legislative Services
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Albert Haberstroh
Trustee
Trustee → Executive Committee, 2021
Executive Committee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Vasquez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug G. Stuart
Trustee
Trustee → Executive Committee, 2023
Executive Committee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marguerite Bennett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Heard Sr.
Trustee
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
Immediate Past President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie Lawson
Trustee
Trustee → Trustee & President-Elect, 2021
Trustee & President-Elect → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobbie Grice
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Melda
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Penrod
Trustee
Trustee → Executive Committee, 2022
Executive Committee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Erickson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrell Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Adair
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Libby Wallick
Trustee
Trustee Beginning → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Enriquez
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Parker III
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Hayden
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise D'angelo Steele
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric K. Germann
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ann Schmidt
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kareem T. Moffett
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Levi Hartschuh
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micah Covert
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Lockwood II
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Elaqad
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Duemmel
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Morris
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Sara Clark
Chief Legal Counsel
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $173K (2024)
Andrew Clark
Chief Technology Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $134K (2024)
Bruce Alexander
Executive Committee
Trustee → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas C Patterson
President-Elect
Executive Committee → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina D. Pierce
Executive Committee
Trustee → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Landin
Executive Committee
Trustee → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Cleveland
Executive Committee
Trustee → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Varwig
Immediate Past President
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Browning
Executive Committee
Trustee → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Carolyn L. Jones (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Christopher Widman (2020–2023) — Executive Committee
- Former: Kim Harless (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Thomas (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lynda O'Connor (2020–2023) — Executive Committee
- Former: Renda M. Cline (2020–2023) — Executive Committee
- Former: Richard C. Lewis (2020–2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Anthony Caldwell (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Pat Hanson (2022–2023) — Executive Committee
- Former: Cathy Johnson (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Christina Vera (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Amy Kissinger (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Carol-Ann Molnar (2020–2022) — Executive Committee
- Former: Lee Schreiner (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Terry Gibson (2020–2022) — Executive Committee
- Former: Leslie Schneider (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dennis E. Long (2022) — Trustee Beginning
- Former: Mindy Patrick (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Varwig (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Fred Hunt (2020–2021) — Executive Committee
- Former: John Halkias (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin Archer (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Ragland (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Scott Huddle (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Terry Groden (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Terry Halley (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: David Yockey (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jaimie Beamer (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Larry A Good (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Linda Jordan (2020) — Executive Committee
- Former: Stu Harris (2020) — Executive Committee
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 $274K, to Kathryne McFarland (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ohio School Boards Association
How large is Ohio School Boards Association?
Ohio School Boards Association reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $10.7M.
Where does Ohio School Boards Association operate?
Ohio School Boards Association has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Ohio School Boards Association's EIN?
Ohio School Boards Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-4414897. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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