Pig Works Inc
Pig Works Inc is a Cincinnati, Ohio public charity that produces the Flying Pig Marathon and other participatory events. Its work includes event production, community health and movement initiatives, and charitable activity connected to its events.
Pig Works Inc at a glance
In short: Pig Works Inc reported $1.2M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $1,234,656 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +3060.3% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $4,235,657
- +144.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $9,208,838
- +44.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $55,667
- +251.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $7,526,118
- +35.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Pig Works Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Flying Pig Marathon High School Scholarship)
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6068, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: (513) 721-7447
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Pig Works Inc
Who Pig Works Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Pig Works describes its community work as centered in Cincinnati and the surrounding region, with charitable activity extending beyond it. Its high school scholarship is limited to students attending school in specified counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana: Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, and Warren in Ohio; Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, and Pendleton in Kentucky; and Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Switzerland, and Union in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it reported $1.2M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ryle Highschool Athletic Boosters Union, KY | General Purpose | $12,355 |
| Cat Adoption Team Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $5,865 |
| Avondale Running Club Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $5,587 |
| Kaleidoscope Cincinnati, OH | General Purpose | $5,170 |
| Cincy Slammers Fastpitch Loveland, OH | General Purpose | $5,050 |
| 3VERB Inc Chicago, IL | General Purpose | $5,041 |
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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 | $4,235,657 | $9,208,838 | $7,526,118 | $1,234,656 | Total only | $55,667 |
| 2024 | $1,734,735 | $6,364,728 | $5,564,631 | $39,068 | 6 | $15,825 |
| 2023 | $1,172,130 | $6,810,801 | $6,093,461 | $36,333 | 6 | $5,980 |
| 2022 | $829,940 | $4,722,308 | $4,899,514 | $250,346 | Total only | $6,390 |
| 2021 | $1,113,202 | $3,433,472 | $3,023,151 | $205,937 | Total only | $245 |
| 2020 | $1,036,705 | $2,149,516 | $2,196,766 | $5,000 | 1 | $431 |
| 2019 | $771,886 | $4,995,346 | $5,221,465 | $93,643 | 12 | $2,800 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
On its 2025 filing, the organization stated its mission is to create an economically viable, first-class and fun marathon for participants, volunteers, spectators, and sponsors. The filing describes its program as hosting the annual Flying Pig Marathon and additional races that raise money for charities.
Pig Works says its goals include creating participatory sporting events for people of different ages and abilities, contributing to charitable causes, and promoting health and movement in the community. Its website says its events work with more than 300 charities and that participants have raised funds for charitable partners.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing data reports six grants totaling $39,068 in 2024 and six grants totaling $36,333 in 2023. That is an average of about $6,511 per grant in 2024 and $6,056 in 2023. The 2025 filing data lists no grants. No grantee names or grant amounts by recipient are provided.
Pig Works also offers annual scholarships to Greater Cincinnati high school students who participate in cross country or track and field and meet its academic and other eligibility requirements. The website describes awards of $20,000 per student, paid over four years, for 14 or more students annually. This is a scholarship program for students, rather than grant funding for outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jamie Smith as chair and James Jansing as treasurer. It lists Chris Cavanaugh, James Ferguson, Dennis Geiger, Josh Heuser, Holly Ippisch, Kim Zellars, Robert Taylor Jr, and Barbara Walker as board members.
The organization’s website identifies Doug Olberding as president and CEO and lists staff roles including chief operating officer, executive director of community engagement, and director of charities.
Pig Works Inc is led by Doug Olberding, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 6 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doug Olberding
President & CEO
Chairperson → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$91K (2024) → $155K (2025)
Iris Simpson-Bush
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$140K (2019) → $56K (2025)
Jamie Smith
Chair
Nominating Chair → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Laux
Nominating Chair
Board Member → Nominating Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Kiely
Co-Race Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$92K (2025)
Joel Barnhill
Director of Charities & Post Race Events
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Verhoff
Co-Race Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Cappela
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $153K (2025)
Sarah Pelfrey
Vice President Sales & Partnerships
Vice President Sales & Client Engagement → Vice President Sales & Client Engageme, 2023
Vice President Sales & Client Engageme → Vice President Sales & Partnerships, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$132K (2023) → $119K (2025)
Emmy Hartman
Vice President of Marketing
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$63K (2025)
Barbara Walker
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Coughlin
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Cavanaugh
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Geiger
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Ippisch
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Ferguson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Jansing
Treasurer
Board Member → Nominating Chair, 2020
Nominating Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kujawa
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Heuser
Board Member
Vice President Chair → Chair, 2020
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katy Bunn
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Taylor Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Hamilton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ramler
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Wineberg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Ramirez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Slattery
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Rolfes
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Zellars
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Adamson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Frances Gilbert (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Salzarulo (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Duesing (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Flannery Higgins (2022) — Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Jeff Borcherding (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Sence (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas Kimball (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $155K, to Doug Olberding (President & CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pig Works Inc
How much does Pig Works Inc give each year?
Pig Works Inc reported $1.2M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $39K across 6 grants.
How large is Pig Works Inc?
Pig Works Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.2M.
What does Pig Works Inc fund?
On its 2025 filing, the organization stated its mission is to create an economically viable, first-class and fun marathon for participants, volunteers, spectators, and sponsors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pig Works Inc?
Pig Works Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Pig Works Inc make grants?
Pig Works describes its community work as centered in Cincinnati and the surrounding region, with charitable activity extending beyond it.
What is Pig Works Inc's EIN?
Pig Works Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1571531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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