Ohio Voice
Ohio Voice is a public charity based in Columbus, Ohio, that supports and grows Ohio’s nonprofit, nonpartisan civic-engagement ecosystem. It provides funding and organizational support to groups working year-round with underrepresented communities.
Ohio Voice at a glance
In short: Ohio Voice gave $1.8M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,787,690
- +192.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +92.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,211
- +51.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $2,001,500
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ohio Voice
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 428, Columbus, OH 43216
Phone: (614) 398-1675
Website: https://ohvoice.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ohio Voice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Freedom Righteous Organizing Collaborative ($225K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 87 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Ohio Voice describes its work as supporting organizations and civic engagement in Ohio. In 2024, 90% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio; 7% went to recipients in Washington, DC, 2% to New York, and 1% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ohio Voice gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Righteous Organizing Collaborative Akron, OH | Civic Engagement | $225,001 |
| Honesty for Ohio Education Medina, OH | Civic Engagement | $200,000 |
| Ohio Coalition on Black Civic Participation Columbus, OH | Civic Engagement | $158,332 |
| Ohio Families Unite Against Police Brutality Dayton, OH | Civic Engagement | $155,000 |
| Northeast Ohio Worker Center Cleveland, OH | Civic Engagement | $131,464 |
| Greater Cleveland Congregations Inc Cleveland, OH | Civic Engagement | $100,000 |
| Ohio Womens Alliance Columbus, OH | Voter Registration | $96,135 |
| Greater Cleveland Neighborhood Centers Association Cleveland, OH | Civic Engagement | $91,000 |
| Young Latino Network Cleveland, OH | Civic Engagement | $67,166 |
| Ohio Unity Mason, OH | Voter Registration | $66,667 |
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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 | $2,001,500 | $4,923,371 | $5,171,561 | $1,787,690 | 27 | $38,887 |
| 2023 | $2,225,211 | $3,752,952 | $3,758,529 | $611,424 | 14 | — |
| 2022 | $2,230,789 | $3,863,757 | $3,635,271 | $1,227,285 | 18 | — |
| 2021 | $2,002,752 | $1,878,386 | $1,549,264 | $100,185 | 5 | $853 |
| 2020 | $1,693,501 | $3,540,839 | $2,445,646 | $811,609 | 23 | $198 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Ohio Voice’s mission is to support and grow the ecosystem of nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations doing year-round civic engagement with underrepresented communities to improve people’s lives. It says it works to build infrastructure that supports and connects Ohio’s social-movement organizations, and to equip them with resources, skills, and networks.
Its program support includes access to data and technology tools and training; communications assistance, including media and digital strategy; organizer trainings and fellowships; and regrants to partners. The organization says it monitors grant funds to ensure they are used for charitable and educational activities consistent with its exempt purpose.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Ohio Coalition on Black Civic Participation says it educates voters about the importance of voting and encourages electoral participation. Ohio Women’s Alliance describes itself as a statewide membership of grassroots leaders and organizers working through a reproductive-justice lens. Young Latino Network says it builds the power of Latinx/a/o/e communities through community-building, civic engagement, and advocacy in Ohio. Greater Cleveland Congregations says it unites people across race, class, religion, and geography to improve neighborhood quality of life.
Grantmaking
Ohio Voice reported 27 grants totaling $1,787,690 in 2024. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $225,001, with a median of $40,000. The organization says it regranted more than $1.6 million in 2024 and over $2 million between 2018 and 2023.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $225,001 to Freedom Righteous Organizing Collaborative and $200,000 to Honesty for Ohio Education, both for civic engagement; $158,332 to Ohio Coalition on Black Civic Participation for civic engagement; $155,000 to Ohio Families Unite Against Police Brutality for civic engagement; and $131,464 to Northeast Ohio Worker Center for civic engagement. Ohio Women’s Alliance received $96,135 for voter registration. Ohio Voice also gave $60,000 to Common Cause Education Fund for civic engagement.
The organization says it raises money for ecosystem goals and collective plans, then regrants resources to partners based on available funds. No application process, application materials, grant restrictions beyond the stated charitable and educational purpose, or deadline are specified.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erika Anthony as board chair; Petee Talley as treasurer; Hannah Halbert as secretary; Scott DiMauro, Amna Akbar, and Tessa Xuan as directors; Gavin DeVore Leonard and James Hayes as co-directors; and Katie Vaughn as finance and administration director.
The organization’s website also lists Courtney Flynn as voter engagement manager, Alwiyah Shariff as training and fellowship manager, Stuart McIntyre as special projects director, Avery Martens as senior project manager, and Adam Parsons as data and digital director.
Ohio Voice is led by Erika Anthony, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erika Anthony
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gavin Devore Leonard
Co-Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $137K (2024)
James Hayes
Co-Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $108K (2024)
Katie Vaughn
Finance & Administrator Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $126K (2024)
Amna Akbar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Dimauro
Director
Secretary → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tessa Xuan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Halbert
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Petee Talley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Heather Taylor-Miesle (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Melissa Cropper (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Hanauer (2020) — Director
- Former: Damareo Cooper (2020) — Director
- Former: Darold Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: Prentiss Haney (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 $137K, to Gavin Devore Leonard (Co-Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ohio Voice
How much does Ohio Voice give each year?
Ohio Voice gave $1.8M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $611K across 14 grants.
What is Ohio Voice's typical grant size?
Ohio Voice's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $66,211, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ohio Voice give grants?
Ohio Voice gives mostly in Ohio: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (8 grants), Columbus, OH (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Dayton, OH (2 grants).
Does Ohio Voice give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Ohio Voice's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic Engagement" (23 grants) and "Voter Registration" (4 grants).
Who are Ohio Voice's largest grantees?
Ohio Voice's largest 2024 grantees include Freedom Righteous Organizing Collaborative ($225,001), Honesty for Ohio Education ($200,000) and Ohio Families Unite Against Police Brutality ($175,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ohio Voice?
Ohio Voice reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What does Ohio Voice fund?
Ohio Voice’s mission is to support and grow the ecosystem of nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations doing year-round civic engagement with underrepresented communities to improve people’s lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ohio Voice?
Ohio Voice has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ohvoice.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ohio Voice's EIN?
Ohio Voice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3381404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ohio Voice funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ohio-voice-morg_8285bc652ef14f71bad487e33ea783cc
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