Osteopathic Heritage Foundation
The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation is a private foundation based in Dublin, Ohio. Its mission is to improve health and quality of life through education, research and service consistent with its osteopathic heritage.
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation at a glance
In short: Osteopathic Heritage Foundation gave $12.0M across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $184K), mostly in Ohio. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,979,827
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $184,305
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $331,276,574
- +9.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Osteopathic Heritage Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It considers investments through invitations to submit, requests for proposals and funding collaborations. An application link may be provided by email invitation or through an RFP announcement. Applicants use the online application system; the Foundation says staff work with applicants and partners to develop proposals, outcome measures and sustainability plans.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6785 Bobcat Way Suite 200, Dublin, OH 43016-1443
Phone: (614) 737-4370
Website: https://osteopathicheritage.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Osteopathic Heritage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ohio University ($4.8M across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $9.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($265,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 249 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its philanthropic activities as concentrated in central and southeastern Ohio while also serving statewide and national interests, particularly in osteopathic medical education and research. All 2025 grant dollars were reported for recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Osteopathic Heritage Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 35 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $79K; repeat grants $358K. How we count
Medians: $79K first-time, $133K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8.4M (2022) to $12.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $12.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Foundation Athens, OH | To increase medical student scholarships, expand translational research focused on community impact and provide meaningful research experiences for osteopathic medical students. | $2,872,000 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to Ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast Ohio. | $1,188,478 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to Ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast Ohio. | $1,188,477 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to Ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast Ohio. | $1,188,477 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | To support projects and programs determined to be of significant value to the community-at-large and of the highest priority to the foundation to help advance the heritage college to national prominence in the training of primary care physicians, focused research and service to Ohio citizens, especially those within central and southeast Ohio. | $1,188,477 |
| The Buckeye Ranch Columbus, OH | To support new construction and renovations for the addition of psychiatric residential treatment facility, addressing the critical gap in the youth behavioral health continuum of care in central Ohio. | $333,333 |
| St Vincent Family Services Columbus, OH | To support facility updates to enhance program capacity and efficiencies, decrease wait time and improve treatment experience of incoming clients seeking same-day access to youth behavioral health services. | $332,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $265,000 |
| St Vincent Family Services Columbus, OH | To build organizational capacity by promoting workforce recruitment, retention and professional development aimed at improving client intake and program outcomes. | $250,000 |
| The Buckeye Ranch Columbus, OH | To build organizational capacity by promoting workforce recruitment, retention and professional development aimed at improving client intake and program outcomes. | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $331,276,574 | $23,098,228 | $45,010,736 | $11,979,827 | 65 | $14,389,668 | $22,144,015 | $15,267,960 |
| 2024 | $301,882,541 | $19,073,610 | $9,976,498 | $12,554,505 | 64 | $14,848,658 | $18,000,757 | $14,277,165 |
| 2023 | $276,322,872 | $12,022,322 | $17,553,568 | $11,400,815 | 38 | $13,545,394 | $11,035,522 | $12,960,540 |
| 2022 | $257,181,651 | $9,509,994 | $8,723,087 | $8,352,209 | 46 | $9,921,540 | $8,575,920 | $12,975,967 |
| 2021 | $305,219,631 | $37,481,474 | $7,586,055 | $11,463,546 | 36 | $12,877,283 | $36,285,954 | $14,326,285 |
| 2020 | $283,930,044 | $10,328,234 | $35,742,853 | $11,957,245 | 45 | — | $9,267,289 | $12,288,521 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the health and quality of life in the community through education, research and service consistent with its osteopathic heritage. Its website describes a whole-person approach to care that considers clinical access as well as social, economic and environmental conditions. It identifies osteopathic medical education and research, and community priorities in central and southeastern Ohio, as funding priorities.
Its 2025 grants show support for medical student scholarships, research, youth behavioral health services, health-science education, supportive housing and regional community initiatives. Among the grantees, The Buckeye Ranch describes its work as providing family-focused mental health treatment and alcohol and drug services for children and families. St. Vincent Family Services describes its work as providing trauma-informed pediatric behavioral health care. An individual recipient Community College’s foundation says it supports the college’s educational programs, students and community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Foundation reported 65 grants totaling $11,979,827. Grants ranged from $250 to $2,872,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest listed grant was $2,872,000 to the Ohio University Foundation to increase medical student scholarships, expand community-impact-focused translational research and provide research experiences for osteopathic medical students. The Foundation also reported three grants of $1,188,478 or $1,188,477 to Ohio University to support projects and programs advancing the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, including primary care physician training, focused research and service to Ohio citizens. Other listed grants included $333,333 to The Buckeye Ranch for construction and renovation of a psychiatric residential treatment facility; $332,500 to St. Vincent Family Services for facility updates supporting youth behavioral health services; and $265,000 to an individual recipient Community College for health-science equipment and student financial barriers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert A. Palma, DO, as board chairman; Jeffrey D. Hutchison as vice chair; Ronald G. Linville as treasurer; and Rebecca Devillers, DO, as secretary. Listed directors are Thomas M. Anderson, DO; Thomas E. Baker, DO; Steven E. Cox; George O. Faerber, DO; Paige S. Gutheil, DO; and Charlene L. Kopchick.
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation is led by Terri Donlin Huesman, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Terri Donlin Huesman
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$320K (2020) → $493K (2025)
Robert A. Palma DO
Board Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George O. Faerber DO
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Vincent
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert C. Overs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven E. Cox
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark R. Seckinger
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige S. Gutheil DO
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Anderson DO
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Baker DO
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlene L. Kopchick
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana M. Kromer DO
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward W. Schreck DO
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry L. Wehrum DO
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D. Hutchison
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Devillers DO
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald G. Linville
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jane W. Cunningham (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Peter E. Johnston DO (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Baker DO (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ron Linville Esq. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Anderson DO (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Frederick L. Oremus Esq. (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $493K, to Ms Terri Donlin Huesman (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Osteopathic Heritage Foundation
How much does Osteopathic Heritage Foundation give each year?
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation gave $12.0M across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12.6M across 64 grants.
What is Osteopathic Heritage Foundation's typical grant size?
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $184,305, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Osteopathic Heritage Foundation that year got $79K on average.
Where does Osteopathic Heritage Foundation give grants?
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (32 grants), Athens, OH (16 grants), Nelsonville, OH (5 grants) and Whitehall, OH (2 grants).
Does Osteopathic Heritage Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 65 grants with a stated purpose on Osteopathic Heritage Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Osteopathic Heritage Foundation's largest grantees?
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ohio University ($4,757,147 across 6 grants), Ohio University Foundation ($2,872,000) and The Buckeye Ranch ($588,333 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($265,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Osteopathic Heritage Foundation?
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation reported $331.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Osteopathic Heritage Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to improve the health and quality of life in the community through education, research and service consistent with its osteopathic heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Osteopathic Heritage Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Osteopathic Heritage Foundation's EIN?
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6056252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Osteopathic Heritage Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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