Ottawa County Visitors Bureau
Promotion of Ottawa county, oh
Ottawa County Visitors Bureau at a glance
In short: Ottawa County Visitors Bureau gave $64K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,150
- +28.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,692
- -78.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,815
- Total assets
- $2,279,353
- -6.3% 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 Ottawa County Visitors Bureau funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Miller Boat Line Inc ($12K). Together the top 6 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ottawa County Visitors Bureau gives
- Giving fell 36% 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 $50K (2024) to $100K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miller Boat Line Inc Port Clinton, OH | Destination Development for County | $11,850 |
| V Inn DBA Victorian Inn Lakeside, OH | Destination Development for County | $11,690 |
| Schedel Arboretum & Gardens Elmore, OH | Destination Development for County | $11,010 |
| Lake Erie Islds Nature Wildlf Put in Bay, OH | Destination Development for County | $10,620 |
| Oak Harbor Chamber Foundation Oak Harbor, OH | Destination Development for County | $10,540 |
| Oakwood Lane Weddings & Event Curtice, OH | Destination Development for County | $8,440 |
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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 | $2,279,353 | $1,445,627 | $1,374,064 | $64,150 | 6 | $7,913 |
| 2024 | $2,433,230 | $1,370,012 | $1,346,711 | $50,000 | 1 | $9,070 |
| 2023 | $2,374,437 | $1,328,345 | $1,399,587 | $93,445 | 1 | $7,305 |
| 2022 | $2,544,116 | $1,255,986 | $1,185,853 | $100,000 | 1 | $2,411 |
| 2021 | $2,532,563 | $1,206,939 | $783,695 | — | — | $1,041 |
About Ottawa County Visitors Bureau
Based on IRS filings
Ottawa County Visitors Bureau is a public charity, based in Port Clinton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $64K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ottawa County Visitors Bureau is led by Chris Singerling, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris Singerling
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Fletcher
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Dunfee
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Stahl
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Ohlemacher
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Chambers
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Colon
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Booker
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Barbee
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Klun
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Moore
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caleb McGeorge
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Linehan
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole De Freitas
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Rodenhauser
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Kaufman
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Jeris
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Brian Huston (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Barr (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Nicole Kochensparger (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: David Dunn (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Raffaele Ruta (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Rebekah Zimmerman (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Domokos (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly Morrisson (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: D'arcy Egan (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Huston (2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ottawa County Visitors Bureau
How much does Ottawa County Visitors Bureau give each year?
Ottawa County Visitors Bureau gave $64K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is Ottawa County Visitors Bureau's typical grant size?
Ottawa County Visitors Bureau's median grant in 2025 was $10,815, and its average grant was $10,692, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ottawa County Visitors Bureau give grants?
Ottawa County Visitors Bureau gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Ottawa County Visitors Bureau give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Ottawa County Visitors Bureau's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Destination Development for County" (6 grants).
Who are Ottawa County Visitors Bureau's largest grantees?
Ottawa County Visitors Bureau's largest 2025 grantees include Miller Boat Line Inc ($11,850), V Inn DBA Victorian Inn ($11,690) and Schedel Arboretum & Gardens ($11,010), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ottawa County Visitors Bureau?
Ottawa County Visitors Bureau reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Ottawa County Visitors Bureau's EIN?
Ottawa County Visitors Bureau's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1529597. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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