Pelotonia
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Pelotonia at a glance
In short: Pelotonia gave $27.6M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13.8M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,621,730
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,810,865
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,810,865
- Total assets
- $32,483,185
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pelotonia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institu ($25.2M). Together the top 2 received $27.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pelotonia gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13.2M (2020) to $27.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $27.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institu Columbus, OH | Cancer Research | $25,217,200 |
| American Association for Cancer Research Philadelphia, PA | Cancer Research | $2,404,530 |
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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 | $32,483,185 | $46,104,184 | $36,965,541 | $27,621,730 | 2 | $1,027,630 |
| 2023 | $33,500,956 | $34,682,517 | $33,761,744 | $27,567,089 | 2 | $641,147 |
| 2022 | $21,447,585 | $24,079,692 | $30,776,493 | $24,524,857 | 2 | $38,430 |
| 2021 | $27,807,886 | $34,892,875 | $24,462,506 | $27,089,404 | 1 | $34,466 |
| 2020 | $25,381,696 | $14,563,498 | $18,591,882 | $13,239,369 | 1 | $57,141 |
About Pelotonia
Based on IRS filings
Pelotonia is a public charity focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27.6M. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pelotonia is led by Joseph D. Apgar, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph D. Apgar
President & CEO
COO → President, 2021
President → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$190K (2020) → $472K (2024)
Bobby Schottenstein
Chair & Director
Director → Chair & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Graham
Director of Event Operations
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$113K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Carolyn Appelhans
Director of Community Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$117K (2024)
Katie Wilson
Director of Marketing & Communications
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$151K (2024)
Abigail Wexner
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Hilsheimer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Rosenthal
Director
Chair & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Sloat
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raphael Pollock MD PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Steinour
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Crawford
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol R. Bradford Md Ms Facs
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Cacchillo
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Mohler PhD
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric J. Olsavsky
Vice President of Community Engagement & Partnerships
Vice President of Community Engagement & Partnerships → Vice President of Community Engagement, 2023
Vice President of Community Engagement → Vice President of Community Engagement & Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $239K (2024)
Nicholas Denby
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$188K (2020) → $285K (2024)
Doug Ulman
Vice Chair
CEO & Ex-Officio Director → CEO, 2023
CEO → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$584K (2022) → $353K (2024)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Alida Smith (2021–2023) — Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Jillian Londino (2021–2023) — Director of Operations
- Former: Stephani Zimmerman (2020–2022) — Chief of Staff & Board Liason
- Former: Douglas E. Ulman (2020–2021) — CEO & Ex-Officio Directio
- Former: Kristopher L. Anderson (2020–2021) — Directo of Event Production
- Former: Grace Wang (2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Laramore (2020) — Director
- Former: Morley Stone (2020) — Director
- Former: William Sims (2020) — Head of Product
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 $472K, to Joseph Apgar (President and CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pelotonia
How much does Pelotonia give each year?
Pelotonia gave $27.6M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $27.6M across 2 grants.
How large is Pelotonia?
Pelotonia reported $32.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $46.1M.
What is Pelotonia?
Pelotonia is a public charity focused on Education, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $32.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pelotonia operate?
Pelotonia has awarded grants in Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What is Pelotonia's EIN?
Pelotonia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4997087. 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 November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 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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