Ohioans to Stop Executions
Public education around the death penalty
Ohioans to Stop Executions at a glance
In short: Ohioans to Stop Executions gave $65K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,500
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $391,235
- +389.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ohioans to Stop Executions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Otse Action Fund ($55K). Together the top 2 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
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 $65K (2022) to $120K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Otse Action Fund Cincinnati, OH | DIR/Indir Lobbying | $55,000 |
| Ignite Peace Cincinnati, OH | Grassroot Organizing | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $391,235 | $583,166 | $274,214 | $65,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $79,969 | $366,235 | $331,988 | $120,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $47,053 | $356,304 | $334,229 | $65,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $25,348 | $181,249 | $261,762 | — | — |
| 2020 | $104,626 | $88,716 | $82,604 | — | — |
About Ohioans to Stop Executions
Based on IRS filings
Ohioans to Stop Executions is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $391K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $65K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ohioans to Stop Executions is led by Kevin Werner, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Werner
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
Jonathan Mann
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2024)
Rukiye Abdul Mutakallim
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Celeste Fitzgerald
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Walker
Co-Board Cha
Board Member → Co-Board Cha, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Stebbins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack D'aurora
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Bohman
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lashawn Ajamu
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hartley
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon McGraw
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margery Koosed
Co-Board Cha
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Marge Koosed (2020–2023) — Co-Board Cha
- Former: Allison Cohen (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Colleen Dailey (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Hannah Kubbins (2020) — Executive Di
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 $17K, to Kevin Werner (Exec Directo). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ohioans to Stop Executions
How much does Ohioans to Stop Executions give each year?
Ohioans to Stop Executions gave $65K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $120K across 2 grants.
How large is Ohioans to Stop Executions?
Ohioans to Stop Executions reported $391K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $583K.
What is Ohioans to Stop Executions?
Ohioans to Stop Executions is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $391K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ohioans to Stop Executions operate?
Ohioans to Stop Executions has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Ohioans to Stop Executions's EIN?
Ohioans to Stop Executions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1269170. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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