Ohio State Parks Foundation
The foundation will work to enhance visitor experiences at parks across Ohio by partnering with individuals, corporations, and other entities to support unique and innovative projects in the parks.
Ohio State Parks Foundation at a glance
In short: Ohio State Parks Foundation gave $920K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $920K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $919,811
- +291.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $919,811
- +291.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $919,811
- Total assets
- $285,837
- -58.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ohio State Parks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio Department of Natural Resource ($920K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ohio State Parks Foundation gives
- Giving grew 739% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2022) to $920K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $920K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Department of Natural Resource Columbus, OH | To provide park support | $919,811 |
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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 | $285,837 | $675,940 | $1,085,499 | $919,811 | 1 | $2,861 |
| 2024 | $695,396 | $874,855 | $406,865 | $235,214 | 1 | $1,928 |
| 2023 | $227,406 | $815,617 | $1,015,400 | $844,776 | 1 | $475 |
| 2022 | $427,412 | $642,280 | $279,809 | $109,567 | 1 | $8 |
| 2021 | $64,941 | $95,001 | $30,060 | — | — | $1 |
About Ohio State Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ohio State Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $286K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $920K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohio State Parks Foundation is led by Lisa Daris, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Daris
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$19K (2022) → $51K (2025)
Governor Bob Taft
Board Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Sloan Latta
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clyde Gosnell
Board Member
Board Member → Board Memebr, 2024
Board Memebr → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Buchholzer
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
HC Buck Niehoff
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Shumate
Treasurer
Tresurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Mertz
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Blair
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Pepper
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Henthorne
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Friedman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Swift
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Popp Braun
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Drmarcia Sloan Latta (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Waldren (2021) — Fundraiser
- Former: Paula Farrell (2021) — Execurive As
- Former: Ryan Richardson (2021) — Esquire
- Former: Susie Vance (2021) — Assistant Di
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 $51K, to Lisa Daris (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Ohio State Parks Foundation
How much does Ohio State Parks Foundation give each year?
Ohio State Parks Foundation gave $920K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $235K across 1 grant.
How large is Ohio State Parks Foundation?
Ohio State Parks Foundation reported $286K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $676K.
What is Ohio State Parks Foundation?
Ohio State Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $286K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ohio State Parks Foundation operate?
Ohio State Parks Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Ohio State Parks Foundation's EIN?
Ohio State Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2157935. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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